re-sizing a few tops

When I was given a bag full of hand me downs, I knew it was time to do a few corrections. All the tops were interesting, but a bit loose, although I quite like the extra length in the sleeve. Here are the corrections so far.

BEFORE:

 AFTER- about an inch was taken in at the waist and under arm, tapering at the bottom and along the sllev, so that you keep the original hems.




This one just needed less under the arms.

Here's are really loose top but I like the colour and the embroidery.

To show you how I take, them in: I wear it inside out and use a few pins to adjust the size and take it off carefully, so I don't pin myself or remove the pins.