Q&A for How to Modify Your T Shirt

Trim the bottom for a crop top, fringe the bottom and tie it or wear it with black leggings and boots in the fall and early spring.

You could use iron-on transfers. They look good and could also fix any holes or cover up stains.

Turn the shirt inside out, then sew down both of the side seams using a straight stitch. Pull on the thread to gather it, then knot it off. Turn the shirt right-side-out when you are done.

Hem them higher up.

Make a tank or halter top as the article suggests, so that you don't have to worry about shoulders that much. Or, tie a topknot in each sleeve, to narrow the sleeve and add an interesting effect.

Depending on the material, you could try finding ways online to shrink your shirt in the wash. Otherwise you could try tightening it with discreetly placed hair ties.

Stretch the t-shirt by clamping the top and pulling the bottom. This will strech the fabric and make it longer.

You can try washing it in really hot water and drying it on hot heat. Then put it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.

If the shirt has a logo, you can cut out the logo from a different shirt, and sew it on as a patch. You can try to dye the shirt black, or cover an ugly logo with fabric paint, but keep in mind that some prints resist dye/paint.