Making a shirt shorter is a simple alteration that can be done at home with a few basic sewing supplies. Shortening a shirt can give it a new look and make it more comfortable to wear. There are two main ways to shorten a shirt: by hemming the bottom or by taking in the sides.
Hemming the bottom of a shirt is the most common way to shorten it. To do this, you will need to fold up the bottom edge of the shirt by about 1 inch and press it with an iron. Then, fold up the edge again by about 1 inch and press it again. Finally, stitch the hem in place using a sewing machine or by hand.
