Let me show you how easy it is to sew your own T-shirt! Whether you're using a commercial pattern or tracing your favourite tee, this step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the entire process. I’ll share my go-to method for sleeve bands and try a brand-new technique for the neckband—spoiler: it might just be better than my usual way!
If you like the white top im wearing in the intro, it’s from this video: https://youtu.be/rw333QBpl5U?si=k0A8jS2YAswsgciA
🧵✨ As we move away from the "Big 4" pattern companies, it's a great time to learn how to draft your own patterns or support independent designers. The pattern I mention in this video is available here:
👉 Easy T-Shirt Pattern – Wardrobe by Me https://wardrobebyme.com/products/easy-tshirt-sewing-pattern?variant=7082516421&country=DK¤cy=DKK&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21164244430&gbraid=0AAAAADgbClvCcshJ1Vd1XuIiVCjX5-xro&gclid=CjwKCAjw3rnCBhBxEiwArN0QE9e0XN5SAcThClgXFH1AQCvxIjB70soPCcRCdkau2TLnzaeKWgC5YBoCRBQQAvD_BwE
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Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca
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🎬 Video Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Pattern or Knock Off
3:47 Tracing a T-Shirt
8:57 Cutting Your Tee
11:46 Serging Sides and Shoulder Seams
13:11 First Fitting
14:04 Altering the Pattern
15:18 So much better!
15:31 Sleeve Bands
20:28 Neckband
28:24 Hemming the T-shirt
30:22 Done!