Tools & Materials
- Sewing machine
- Fabric of your choosing
- Thread that matches your fabric
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Fabric pen or chalk
- Pins or clips
- Safety pin
- Measuring tape
- Ruler
- Iron and ironing board
Geneva Vanderzeil
Instructor
In This Lesson
Sew your own simple T shaped top! This beginner-friendly design can be customised with or without puff sleeves, making it a great project for everyday wear. It's perfect for both casual and dressed-up looks!
You Need
Tools & Materials
- Sewing machine
- Fabric of your choosing
- Thread that matches your fabric
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Fabric pen or chalk
- Pins or clips
- Safety pin
- Measuring tape
- Ruler
- Iron and ironing board
Instructions
1
Cut two identical T-shaped pieces (front and back) using an existing oversized T-shirt with the underarm notch removed to form the sleeve and side seam.
2
Sew shoulder seams right sides together.
3
Press the seam with an iron.
4
Place the front and back pieces right sides together, align the shoulder edges, pin, and sew the shoulder seams.
5
Trim any excess fabric to clean and finish the seam.
6
Add your instruction step here.
7
Lay elastic against the sleeve opening to measure the length, cutting it to fit comfortably around your upper arm with a slight stretch. This will be to create the puff sleeve, for a regular sleeve, skip the elastic and simply sew the underarm seam.
8
Fold the sleeve edge under by 1 cm (⅜"), press, then fold again by 2 cm (¾") to create a casing for the elastic. Pin in place.
9
Pin one end of elastic to the fabric and push it all the way through the sleeve casing. Sew the small opening in the casing closed.
