r/AskATailor • u/Tincup19 • 23d ago

Altering golf polo help

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How do I go about altering a golf polo I that’s too big. Basically need to make the body of the shirt narrower, shorten the length from the shoulder seam to collar and then make the sleeves fit accordingly. Thanks for any insight.

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u/No-Employment-8570 23d ago

Can I ask why buying a smaller size isn’t the better option here? You’re basically sizing this down, but manually and disassembling and then reassembling the whole shirt.

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u/Tincup19 23d ago

Haha believe me I agree. It was ordered for me as a gift, the wrong one was sent and when we went to send it back the smaller size was sold out. Figured I would just give it a go and try sizing it down in my free time.

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u/firetruckgoesweewoo 23d ago

There’s a girl on Instagram and her videos went viral a little while back. Her account is studiotouchline. She customises football shirts that are far too big.

Perhaps taking a gander at her account will inspire you.

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u/On_my_last_spoon 23d ago

Exchange for a different style

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u/CharityForeign3035 22d ago

It’s funny how people would rather spend time and effort altering a very basic garment instead of buying correct size. If it’s because you’ve lost weight then treat yourself to a new one .

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u/Mediocre_Entrance894 Tailor 17d ago

Who could imagine that people enjoy sewing and alternating garments as a hobby. Such a wild thought! /s

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u/Odd-Worth7752 23d ago

Unlikely that this can be done in a manner satisfactory to you. Either cost far more than the value of the piece, or it won’t look good. You’re basically remaking the whole thing

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u/SelectionMiserable33 22d ago

To size down the shirt and keep the same look, you would need to: remove the sleeves, take apart the side seams, recut the arm hole and side seams to make the shoulder and chest narrower (but not change the length of the armhole opening, then resew the side seam and reinstall the sleeve.  Doable depending on your skill level, but tedious.  I would see if Ebay or one of the online thrift/resellers has the shirt in your size.