How can I add fabric to this tank top under the arms?

Victoria
by Victoria

Does anyone know how to alter a tank top so it doesn't look tacky? If you notice in the pictures that the arm holes are very large so my bra shows. It's not the type of top I want to wear a cami under, since it's a tank. I really like to top but I really don't like the way it looks with my underwear showing. Any suggestions?

  6 answers
  • Dingo635 Dingo635 on Sep 16, 2019

    Sometimes the neckline is also large. I take it up on the shoulder seams and that helps a lot, plus leaves a large enough neckline.

  • 48017673 48017673 on Sep 16, 2019

    Hi Victoria! I'm no seamstress but I would try making the arm holes a little smaller by sewing the bottom edges together. You could also sew a piece of fabric on the backside of the armhole so that shows instead of your bra.

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Sep 16, 2019

    Pull up the shoulder seams and stitch them high enough so it pulls the arm holes to the level you want.

  • Victoria Victoria on Sep 16, 2019

    Thanks for ALL the suggestions!

    vl

  • Dee thenurse Dee thenurse on Sep 16, 2019

    I had to alter several of my tank tops- lost too much weight, so I just took them in at both sides, from under arm to the bottom. then trimmed the seams a little. It does not show that way !

  • Victoria Victoria on Sep 17, 2019

    As I see it, the problem with taking up the armhole, either from the top or the bottom, is the bias strip around the armhole, and neck. I have a feeling that by pulling up the neckline (which also makes the garment shorter) or by sewing the bottom parts of the armholes together, and without taking off the bias strip, will make this top look badly altered...but I appreciate all your suggestions. I'm just not very handy when it comes to sewing. I was hoping for something much easier. I guess I was hoping for a miracle. haha Thanks again!