Another quiet win for the rotary cutter.
Lately I’ve been on an alteration kick. The kind where you start looking at every piece of clothing and think, How can I make this better for me? This black FLAX tee had been hanging in my closet for two years, never worn. Too long, sleeves too awkward. Every time I tried it on, I’d sigh and hang it back up.
But this week, armed with my rotary cutter and a bit of growing confidence, I hemmed it and shortened the sleeves. Five shirts in, I think it’s safe to say I’m obsessed. Each one feels like a small victory. I already buy my clothes secondhand (mostly), and I just didn’t know I could then make them mine.
Now the tee feels simple and wearable. Not a new piece, clearly, but a reclaimed one. Proof that a little fine-tuning (and a lot of enthusiasm) goes a long way.
Look out, closet — here I come.
(before and after photos here)
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