How to SHORTEN STRAPS on clothes | QUICK FIX (no sewing machine needed)

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4 жыл бұрын

If you're petite like me, you might find that straps on clothes are often too long. In this video I demonstrate a very quick and easy way to fix this - and it looks like it was tailored by a professional!
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@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Here’s a quick way to ADJUST LONG STRAPS - I hope you find it useful 😊 What other QUICK FIX tutorials would you like to see?

@Rocky-wl2uk 4 жыл бұрын

Idk if this offensive to all but are you a girl or boy or neither?

@mimiguh05 4 жыл бұрын

Shortening the legs of pants, making pockets, creating a small purse

@nineteenboston498 4 жыл бұрын

Taking in side seams (dresses) when not only the straps need shortening but the width could be reduced, too. This might be too much for a video but it would be appreciated.

@greimalkin 3 жыл бұрын

How to shorten the sleeves of a sweatshirt- actually I saw a video of this already somewhere... it just seems like so much work. I wish things just fit 😭😭😭 How to use one of those hand held sewing machines, am thinking of getting one 😫😫😫

@riyanamunindradasa6944 3 жыл бұрын

how to tighten the sides of a tight dress with hand sewing

@cinnamonleaf8520 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, think it would be more helpful if this can be demonstrated on a lighter colour top.

@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your suggestion. I will keep it in mind for future tutorials 😊

@judiko142 11 ай бұрын

Or contrasting thread color. Just so we can see it better. This is very helpful though. Doing it today!

@doreenclapper1270 10 ай бұрын

I can't tell at all what is being done, I have silky type dress that is a white background, same type of strap, I'm so afraid of ruining it, can anyone tell how she sewed the flaps down without it showing?

@taft9317 5 ай бұрын

@@doreenclapper1270 as you’re sewing the flaps down, only sew to the dress lining, not through to the outside fabric. If your dress isn’t fully lined, you need to do this with a sewing machine so it looks nicer.

@ellarice8564 3 жыл бұрын

omg tysm this is the first videos i’ve seen that actually has what i want

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊 I'm glad it helped

@kimberly6663 2 жыл бұрын

I used this video to alter the straps on a pinafore dress, and it went from a slightly ill-fitting garment to one of my favorite pieces of clothing! Crazy how little alterations like this can make such a huge difference! Thanks for the easy explanation :)

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! I have to use this method on many clothing items and it does make a huge difference 😊 thanks for commenting!

@TheTialalande 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, clear and useful. When you were doing the back stitch, at first it almost looked like after a few pass-throughs you were doing a different technique. I had a hard time because I'm learning. I just back stitched it all. thanks

@melli5347 Жыл бұрын

Hello! For anyone else struggeling with the backstitching part and if you notice it‘s a bit loose after sewing: I used the whipstitch in the end to reinforce the seam again! Works really well :)

@makennacooper358 3 ай бұрын

This is seriously impressive makes it look easy too omg !!!!

@mimiguh05 4 жыл бұрын

This was so great to watch, exactly what I needed! Thanks :)

@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! ❤️

@ManuelaBrugnolo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Exactly what I needed. I was able to fix a linen top that I am going to enjoy wearing even more now that fits better. I cannot believe how simple it was to do and the finish project looks great 🙏

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you found it helpful ☺️

@SusieG Жыл бұрын

YAY can’t wait to do this, thank you so much!!!

@aradanceproject 11 күн бұрын

This was super helpful, thanks so much!

@buibuiopolismayor7329 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s very helpful!

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊

@enchantedvisionsart2308 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber 👍🏼 I lost some weight and now I do not have to throw out my favorite shirts I have had for a couple of decades. Compared to the others, that I have bought within the last few years. The ones I have are still too high quality, nice and comfortable to let go of. Thank you for this video. ❤

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! ❤️

@josephinelai4638 Жыл бұрын

Quick and easy. Love this。

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@vly9497 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow thank you, I have been looking for videos on how I could shorten straps on dresses that are too big for me or dresses I find too low cut and shortening the straps this way really pushes the dress back up and covers more cleavage. Thank you!

@taylorevansen6008 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU! Tank top straps are always too long on me, finally realized I could probably shorten them myself 😂 this is exactly what I needed!

@NuttyCrafter 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment! 😊 glad you found the video helpful

@dilciamoya8615 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💞

@lindajackson3914 2 жыл бұрын

No lumps, no fuss and no mess. Good one.

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment ❤️

@sophieeeg2805 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you a lot!! Ist was very helpful:)

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊

@scrufs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@aldoucetx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@donaldwaterfield4957 Ай бұрын

thank you

@kaylakoechig7906 23 сағат бұрын

Would be cool if you did a video on how to fix the length of a t shirt

@plainvanilla12 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is super helpful. Would this work on a knitted dress?

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would 😊 just make sure to hem or use hem-glue for the edges as knit fabric tends to fray more easily

@brandisanders5412 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the flaps across as well to make them flat after you cut them?

@pretzel72317 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to keep the length of the top and adjust big arm holes?

@TrippNessa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I just cannot use a sewing machine, it always jams the second I try to use it 100% of the time. No matter how many times I review the video that came with the machine on how to thread it correctly and whatnot, it just doesn't matter. It will always jam and I've given up. I can hand stitch just fine though so this was exactly what I needed!

@latishiawhite1654 Жыл бұрын

I noticed your comment and couldn't help but reply. I'm fairly new at using a sewing machine myself and I've found that you have to adjust the tension. Not only on your machine but also on your lower bobbin. Just Google it and you'll learn all about it. Hope I've helped. Don't give up! 😀

@taft9317 5 ай бұрын

If you don’t have someone to teach you how to use your sewing machine, find a store that offers classes or contact your schools Home EC teacher and ask if they can recommend someone to teach you. It’s truly worth your time to learn the basics from someone experienced.

@TrippNessa 5 ай бұрын

@@latishiawhite1654 Oh I tried all of that. It's okay, I'm legit happier as a person to have donated my sewing machine lol

@8478als Жыл бұрын

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me, I have a racer back bra that I can't adjust to make the straps shorter. I've tried pulling up from one end of the part that has the strap adjustment but it doesn't seem to be working. I think I'm going about it the wrong way. I would greatly appreciate any advice!!!

@bceraf6488 2 жыл бұрын

Super Idee. Hab nur mit Nähmaschine genäht. Bin vor kurzem umgezogen und habe leider viele entsorgt.....

@shegg8039 3 жыл бұрын

Tysmmmm

@heromemon5165 11 ай бұрын

Can you do opposite of how to increase length of shoulder straps like these colth straps no margin of adjustment

@gh9427 2 жыл бұрын

great. Im fed up wearing tops that bit too reveling to my liking. Searched something of this. Shops always selling them little too long straps and im only 5 ft 2. Will have start gather sewing threads of all colors

@lovemadeinjapan 2 жыл бұрын

Get man tops. They have shorter straps. Aside from the strap length, they are both identical and usually straight all the way down so body-shape-agnostic.

@dhanvimittu 3 жыл бұрын

would this work with a dress that has two layers? I want to do this on the glassine rosy apple bodycon dress

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it should still work 😊

@rebeccarivas420 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I can do this! Can this be done on a sewing machine?

@NuttyCrafter 10 ай бұрын

Yes it can 😊

@felicityc366 Жыл бұрын

Hi i have this problem but with a vest top that had lace straps... Would the same method work on lace? Thanks

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Yes it would ☺️

@Shine-wh7kb Жыл бұрын

Hey, Will this work on all fabrics? I’m planning to work on an expensive satin material and don’t want to ruin it 😬

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Hi, it works on almost all fabrics, but I would suggest testing it on a similar piece of scrap fabric first just to be sure 😊

@stellaf.1055 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Would this work on swim-wear by any chance?

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would 😊

@susiedbc Жыл бұрын

Do you have tips for doing this with a dress that has two layers, like a built in lining?

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

You can still use this method and sew through both layers for a "quick fix". However if you want it to look more professional, you will need to seam rip the layers apart, use this method for both layers separately (with the excess fabric facing each other) then sew the 2 layers together again. This is obviously a bit more time consuming.

@susiedbc Жыл бұрын

@@NuttyCrafter thank you!

@maryfrancesstudzinski2162 8 ай бұрын

Did you end up using this method and how did it come out? Considering it for a formal dress

@akshatabailur5959 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use this method for a bigger size sports bra?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can 😊 I would recommend doubling the thread to make it even stronger

@bluewater3108 Жыл бұрын

Question-don't you have to turn it inside out to measure, sew, then cut?

@NuttyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was the first step I mentioned

@brosmo8940 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to do this kind of method on denim overall straps?

@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can 😊

@priyakaur2982 3 жыл бұрын

Does this hack work for hozri stuff

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

This works for most types of fabric ☺️

@toshiomar5138 2 жыл бұрын

Did you sew etra strap after cutting it ?sorry i couldn't see it properly.

@NuttyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын

I sewed across the strap at the desired length, then trimmed off the excess and sewed the edges down for a neat finish

@caitlyndebruijn 4 жыл бұрын

Does this hack work for bikini straps?? :)

@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does 😊

@brandisanders5412 3 жыл бұрын

Did you sew all the way through to the other side?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

I sewed across in a straight line then sewed the flaps down 😊

@unculturedswine2181 3 жыл бұрын

what if the straps are lacy and you can see through them?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

In that case I would cut the extra part a bit shorter so that there isn't a lot of excess showing underneath 😊

@jeansumner3079 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I need to shorten my shoulder top but I have a high back so when I try to sew it the back is a different width. Do you know how I can overcome this?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

For this type of top you can either find a part of the strap which is straight and would align well, or else you might need to trim off a piece from the back (to make it the same width) and then sew together and hem. This is a bit more complicated but it would give a good result.

@jeansumner3079 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for that but could you possibly help in more detail please.

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

First you can cut off the excess strap and when it comes to joining them back together, if the back part is wider than the front part, you can trim the sides of the back part of the strap to get it to the same width. Then you can hem the edges to get a more finished look.

@greimalkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@NuttyCrafter this would be a good video, I had this situation just now too

@ExLibris-Alys Жыл бұрын

Using white cotton against the black fabric to demonstrate would have been helpful.

@seektruth983 3 жыл бұрын

Wait... do you start the first steps of sewing while the top is turned inside out?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the first step is wearing it inside out and marking the length you want it 😊

@seektruth983 3 жыл бұрын

@@NuttyCrafter thanks 😊

@Jackie-hl9tu 3 жыл бұрын

Can u do this with bikini straps as well?

@NuttyCrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it should work just as well 😊

@greimalkin 3 жыл бұрын

YES ALL MY STRAPS ARE TOO LONG UGH

@Strawberry_Possum 7 ай бұрын

Would this work on swimsuit material?

@NuttyCrafter 7 ай бұрын

Yes it does 😊

@rara10140 2 ай бұрын

This is not clear 💀 do I flip it inside out to sew or what?

@NuttyCrafter 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the first step is to flip it inside out

@bernadettemelquiond2606 Жыл бұрын

Je n'ai pas compris.... Est vrai que je suis une piètre couturière, mais sur du tissus noir on voit très mal!!!!!!!

@toshiomar5138 2 жыл бұрын

Do this on lighter top coz i couldn't see properly.

@robinmajewski102 3 жыл бұрын

@miiadiaz4129 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you didn’t spread it up. I can’t tell what you are doing.

@sunflowerbrown5823 2 жыл бұрын

You can slow the playback speed by clicking on that gear icon under the video. :-)

@nathalyc3557 4 жыл бұрын

i didnt understand shit

@jbossow8115 4 жыл бұрын

Will this method work on a lined dress? The shell is 95% rayon and 5% spandex, the lining is 100% polyester.

@NuttyCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

If the fabric isn't too thick (when you pinch both layers together) you can still use this method as the stitching won't show once the dress is worn. If the layers are thick and would look bulky when pinched, you can carefully separate the lining, do these steps for both layers, then sew them back together. The second option is a bit more tricky but it is the way seamstresses do it. I hope this helps 😊

@jbossow8115 4 жыл бұрын

@@NuttyCrafter Thank you. I will give it a try.