The original Shoulder Shirt™

We have been making shirts since 2008. Shoulder Shirts™ were developed for my mother for her to have an easy way to dress independently after her shoulder surgery and she wanted something more fashionable than altered t-shirts that didn’t her fit well. My mother found our hook and loop closures (velcro like) are the easiest way to be able to fasten your shirt with one hand. (Our custom made Shoulder Shirts™ are specifically designed so the hook and loop closures do not touch your skin and are not scratchy.) She found snaps worked great in our designs where gravity held them in place on the sides of the shirts, but when on the shoulders, snaps were difficult to fasten with one hand.

This style of shirt has a scoop neck and opens at both shoulders with hook and loop fastener (velcro like) for ease in dressing (or nursing. Each Shoulder Shirt™ comes with a ribbon designed to pull up the back shoulder into position for fastening the shirt. (See pictures for examples of how the shirts work.)

You can see a video on how to put on Shoulder Shirts™ at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTXzZedMug

I have included the approximate measurements. I do not recommend ordering the next size up from your normal size - check these measurements first.

PLEASE SEE LAST PICTURE FOR MEASUREMENTS AND SIZING CHART.

Fabric: Cotton knit. This is a medium weight cotton blend t-shirt type knit with a touch of spandex for comfort. This delightful shirt features a dark shade of charcoal gray that goes with everything. Perfect for after surgery when you can't wear a bra and going to medical and physical therapy appointments. (Physical therapists love these shirts.) It would be great for breastfeeding moms with its easy access for nursing.

Style: Sara

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Shoulder Shirts™ make wonderful gifts for friends and family after surgery!! They last much longer than flowers and are so useful in their recuperation. They also make great baby show presents for that soon-to-be breastfeeding mom.

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We have more fabrics, styles and sizes in our main shop at www.ShoulderShirts.com . Any of those shirts can be brought over as a custom order here on Etsy.

CHECK OUT our pre-surgery tips for suggestions of things you can do before your surgery to make it easier at: https://www.shouldershirts.com/pre-surgery-tips

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Enjoy dressing without discomfort during your recuperation from surgery. All types of shoulder surgery, breast surgery or anything that limits lifting your arms when dressing. If you suffer from arthritis or some other condition that does not allow you to lift your arms, these shirts are a must. Seniors love the ease and comfort of these shirts. These shirts work well during hospice care, stroke and bed-ridden patients. They are also a hit with nursing mothers with their easy access and style.

My mother had rotator cuff surgery twice and I made her some shirts that released at the shoulders. Her physical therapist was so impressed he requested that I make them to sell. These shirts are specifically designed and created with care and love. I am hoping to help others after their surgery by easing some of the discomfort caused by their clothing. These shirts also work well for people with arthritis, as well as breastfeeding mother. I have been sewing for over 30 years now and received training from a professional seamstress from Malta. All seams are finished and details are a must in anything that I create. I hope you enjoy your shirt as much as I enjoy making them.