To set up printing of pattern No. 442 in A4 format, use “Test square No. 2!” The test square is located on the first sheet in the pattern file.
Top pattern. Top with a straight silhouette, medium volume. The front has darts and a horizontal hem.The back has shoulder darts and a middle seam with a zipper. The bottom is multi-level: the front is above the hips, the back is hip-length. There are slits in the side seams.
Product length along the middle back seam in size 44 for height 164-170 – 60.0 cm when finished(neck is deepened by 1.5 cm).
The increase in the chest is 5.0 cm (in the total volume of 10.0 cm), the increase in the waist is 10.0 cm (in the total volume of 20.0 cm).
Fabric consumption: width 140-150cm, length of top fabric 1.00 m - 1.30 m. Fabric consumption is given with a margin in case of errors during cutting and sewing.
Pattern details are given with allowances for processing.
Sewing difficulty level - “For beginners”
When purchasing a pattern, a file is attached with a description of sewing and the necessary consumption of fabric, materials and accessories.
The pattern in your order will be available in two printing options:
1. For printing on A4. You need to print the pattern on a regular printer on A4 sheets, then glue the sheets together, cut out the pattern and you can sew!
2. For printing on a large format plotter. The pattern details are located on a sheet measuring 60*128 cm.
We were inspired to create this pattern by photos from the Internet. These photos “inspired” us, because we do not pursue the goal of completely repeating what we saw: on the contrary, our goal is to create a unique product. The product model may differ from the photo from the original source; the exact image of the model is shown in the technical drawing.
Daria 02/11/2020 21:59:25
good afternoon, if the parameters are EG 91, FROM 68, then which size is better to choose?
Administrator: Hello, size 46 will suit you
Victoria 05.10.2019 16:47:14
Hello! Is it possible to add sleeves to this top and make a T-shirt for sleeping from 100% cotton? Will it be necessary to extend the shoulder line to sew in the sleeve?
Administrator: Hello, the pattern is made for fabric with no or slight stretch, not knitwear, please note this.
The sleeve can be completed if you have design and modeling skills. Whether it is necessary to extend the shoulder at the same time, you need to look at the fitting of the model.
Natalya 06/25/2019 00:15:23
I liked the pattern! For height 172, body type “slender column”, the size fits UP TO 170! I sewed without hems, finishing the neckline and armholes with thin bias tape (all from the wrong side), instead of a zipper there was a button with an eyelet. It turned out great in the summer light yellow color. Thank you
Administrator: Hello, thanks for your feedback! Glad you liked the pattern! Wear it with pleasure!
Natalia 05/21/2019 19:56:42
Good afternoon Thank you for the opportunity to try your pattern, it will help me decide in the future the right choice size. After looking and reading the instructions for printing the pattern, I still couldn’t print it perfectly. The square is true to size, but all the other sheets were printed with only one limit line, it’s not clear how and where to glue
Administrator: Hello, if the frames do not go on all 4 sides of the sheet, then your printing settings are incorrect.
You need to check the following parameters:
1. When printing, check the "orientation" setting. This setting should be set to “self-portrait/album”; due to incorrect orientation, the margins of the sheet may move.
2. Check to see if you have a checkmark in the “select paper source based on pdf page size” box; you don’t need to check the box there.
3. If you are printing from a browser, please note that printing from the browser may not be correct. It is better to print the pattern by first downloading it to your device.
With the same settings, with which the test square is printed exactly 10 by 10 cm, with a letter and number in the upper left corner and with margins on all 4 sides, you need to print the pattern. Then the pattern will be the correct size, with margins and numbering.
detailed instructions Patterns for printing are available on our website -
Elena 05/09/2019 11:37:16
Good afternoon This is the most interesting free top) thank you. As a fan of jersey, I sewed from it, it turned out well, but some places look thick, so it’s still better to sew from a suit. I added a piping to the armhole myself. Among the shortcomings: the armhole is too small, uncritical, and the chest dart is located a little low.
Administrator: Hello, thank you very much for your feedback!
Margarita 03/30/2019 02:27:28
Hello! I downloaded the file, but it turned out to be empty. Only the test square for the plotter opens
Administrator: Hello, everything is fine with the files. Please try downloading again. What device are you downloading on?
Margarita 04/04/2019 02:33:42
I download it on the same computer as all the other patterns. The problem only occurred with this model. Maybe because it's free?
Administrator: Hello, the free pattern is downloaded to your electronic device as a zip archive. Please check whether your device has a program or application that allows you to unpack the zip archive. Usually such programs are included in the standard office package, but if you can’t open the archive, then you need to check, maybe you don’t have it and need to install it.
Zara 02/04/2019 00:48:19
Good afternoon. Can you please tell me if jersey is suitable for this model? Thank you in advance for your answer))
Elena 11/14/2018 03:26:58
The trousers are really really cool, do you plan to make a pattern for them?
Administrator: Hello, there are no plans for such a model yet. Look at our pattern 238 - this is a similar trouser model)
Yulia Kolevatova 09.28.2018 22:08:47
Please tell us in more detail about the processing of the neckline and armhole with a one-piece facing. The description is unpleasant.
Administrator: Hello, in the sewing description we give the following sequence for assembling the top and facing:
- sew the shoulder and side seams of the product
- sew shoulder and side seams
- stitch the product and facing along the neckline
- turn out
- stitch the product and the facing along the armholes in two steps: first, fold the right sides of the armholes of the product and facings from the shoulder to the side along the front - stitch. Then unfold and fold the right sides of the armholes of the product and facings from the shoulder to the side along the back - stitch. You'll have to crawl up, it's not easy, but it's possible, and the result will be neat.
There are several ways to connect the facing to the base; perhaps you will like the method that we showed in our free master class on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1YaP9Hj14Q&t=245s&list=PLvRH25t1YWHnHYKwYk-532N4hdROpIoc2&index=8
Vera 08/02/2018 16:05:53
Good afternoon. Is it possible to match this top with a sleeve from one of your patterns? I can’t make it myself. I'm just starting to sew. I sew by ready-made patterns. Thank you.
Vera 03.08.2018 17:25:02
Irina Grigorieva 29.06.2018 20:14:08
The top is just a miracle! Fits perfectly. I sewed three pieces, both for trousers and skirts. I didn’t make a zipper, I made it with a button at the back. Thank you!
Administrator: Thank you! Wear it with pleasure!
Balnur Kubasheva 06/09/2018 21:27:03
Hello. My daughter's size according to your size chart is 44, but the top turned out big. Why???
Administrator: Hello, what measurements did you use to select the pattern size?
Balnur Kubasheva 06/13/2018 15:14:54
Og-88, Ot-76 my daughter’s data, I chose a pattern of size 44, but it is big. What should I do? At least this is a free pattern. What about paid ones? Then we will have to pay twice for the size to match???
Administrator: Hello, was the printing correct? On the first sheet in the pattern file there is a test square, it should be 10 by 10 cm.
In general, the top does not run too big, it fits true to size. Could you send a photo for us to look at?
Balnur Kubasheva 07/11/2018 11:52:41
Hello. I made this top and it fits perfectly. The only funny thing is that according to my data OG-102, OT-89, I took a pattern of size 48 and sewed it, it fits well. And I sewed it from a size 50 pattern, but the top is too big. I can’t send a photo “I’m not computer friendly”, if I lived in Russia I would send it via WhatsApp (I’m from Kazakhstan). What should I do next with other patterns?
Thank you.
Administrator: Good afternoon This model of top is a loose fit, it contains large increases. For loose-fitting patterns, you can still choose size 48, but with small-volume patterns, we advise you to be careful, as they may be too small for you, and it is better to choose size 50.
In general, you need to focus on the increases included in the pattern
Svetlana 04/26/2018 13:27:12
Good afternoon Tell me what pattern size 50 or 46 is better to take if I have OG 100 cup E, and OB 94, FROM 74. I take all the patterns from “burd fashion” 38-40 and make adjustments to big breasts
Svetlana 04/25/2018 05:41:33
The top turned out great, I didn’t have to change anything! Perfect. Thank you very much for the pattern
Administrator: Hello. Thank you very much!! Wear it with pleasure!
Aya Sapar 04/19/2018 18:04:25
I am 164 cm tall; I downloaded a pattern in the range 158-164, size 44; I sewed the top, but my shoulders are a bit tight (I have wide shoulders)
Administrator: Hello, if the measurements differ from the standard ones, it is better to first sew the layout and adjust the pattern according to the layout for the best fit.
Ruslana 01/26/2018 15:28:49
Good afternoon. Is it possible to use thin fabric, such as crepe chiffon, in this model?
Administrator: Hello, it is possible, but the shape of the product will not be the same as in the photo.
Yulia 10/11/2017 12:13:40
It’s a pity that I couldn’t download the pattern; it says that the author of the file configured it in such a way that it is impossible to use the content in third-party applications. Other free patterns downloaded successfully.
Administrator: Good afternoon Perhaps you are trying to open a pattern in a program for editing, but our patterns are protected from editing.
Try opening the pattern in a regular PDF reader, such as Adobe Reader.
Svetlana 09.27.2017 14:53:33
Hello, thank you for the type pattern and video tutorial. but there is a zipper in the top and how to connect it with the neckline? embrace. Thank you.
Olga Ivanova 08/09/2017 18:29:06
Hello. Approximately how much (minimum) should the neck be enlarged if sewing without a zipper? Thank you.
Administrator: Good afternoon, in this matter you need to focus on the volume of your head.
Ksenia Prus 06/15/2017 12:27:19
Good afternoon. Is it possible to do without zipper? Will the head fit, or should I make the cutout larger? Thank you
Administrator: Good afternoon If you want to sew this product without a zipper, you need to widen the neckline.
Galina 06/13/2017 16:49:06
Good afternoon Can you please tell me how to handle bottom corners and cuts? Thank you!
Administrator: Good afternoon You need to fold the bottom allowance and the cut allowance and stitch together, in the area of the cut corner. Before doing this, process the bottom edges and cuts using an overlocker. At the end, secure the bottom allowances with hand stitches. We also have a free Master Class, which shows how to process cuts
Galina 06/19/2017 16:50:51
Thanks a lot! They helped a lot! It seems like a small thing, but it stalled the work on the gift.. Thank you!
Vera 05/12/2017 14:04:06
Thanks so much for the pattern and instructions! I really like the top! The result exceeded expectations, this is my first job, about 10 years have passed since school lessons! All the seams are even, everything fits together, everything is perfect!
Administrator: Thank you for your nice reviews! Sew with pleasure!
Yulia Remezova 05/11/2017 12:00:20
Good afternoon, I don’t quite understand the sequence of sewing the product, regarding the piping of the neckline, one-piece with piping of the armhole. Maybe there is an error in the tailoring description? Thank you.
Administrator: Good afternoon The description of sewing model No. 442 does not mention a one-piece facing, maybe you can write to us by email and we will try to help you)
Tatyana Babko 04/24/2017 15:54:56
Good afternoon. Tell me, does this product have a one-piece facing? If so, are the shoulder and side seams not sewn down until they are finished with a facing?
Hello, site readers!
Today I want to talk to you about velvet, because it is what has been exciting the minds and wardrobes of fashionistas over the past few seasons.
So, what is velvet? As Wikipedia tells us, Velvet (probably from German Barchent; English Velvet, French Velours) is a fabric with cut pile, which is obtained through a special interweaving of threads: four in pairs form the upper and lower base, and the fifth is the pile. Velvet with a high pile is called plush.
Natural velvet (for example, on silk) is a rather expensive fabric, so as an alternative to it, velvet fabric on a cotton or even polyester basis was invented.
In any case, a velvet item in a modern context looks stylish, fashionable and relevant.
Today we will try to sew a velvet top with thin straps. This item can be combined with almost everything - with business jackets, oversized denim jackets and even over T-shirts.
And if you take more fabric, you can sew a whole dress using the same principle.
So, we will need:
- 0.5 m of fabric (for a dress – 1 m)
- 1.5 m lace, 1 m velvet braid
- thread, scissors, chalk, pins
Preparing the fabric. If there is a risk of spoiling the cut, then regular decating should be abandoned. It is best to try to “steam” the fabric (a small piece to start with) without touching the surface with the iron. If there are “creases” on the fabric, you can try to smooth them out with steam by first placing the fabric on a damp terry towel.
We cut out the details: shelf, back, then facings. Usually velvet is cut with the pile facing up. The pattern can be taken from a magazine (specifically, mine is No. 108 from Burda 5/2016)...
...or, slightly violating all the “correct” technologies, simply apply the existing top to the fabric and cut it out. In this case, it is important to take into account the fit of the existing item and check your chest circumference with the same measurement on the top; if necessary, add the required centimeters + seam allowances.
I used ready-made velvet ribbon as straps. At first I tried to cut out the straps like bias tape from fabric, but in 4 folds they turned out to be quite rough. You can use silk or satin, but cutting and sewing such material is still “pleasure,” so we follow the path of least resistance.
Well, then there’s very little left - we sew our parts along the side seams. For everything to turn out beautifully, be sure to sweep away the details. It is better to choose threads and needles as thin as possible so as not to damage the pile.
If the seams are pressed, we pre-process the parts using an overlocker; if not, we overcast the seams after stitching.
We iron the seams. In order not to leave marks from the iron and not to wrinkle the pile, velvet should be ironed either through a special material (as a rule, it is quite expensive and cannot be found in any sewing store) or through a piece of the same velvet - then the pile will not wrinkle. It is better to iron on terry towel, without pressing the iron too hard and choosing a setting according to the type of base of your fabric.
The next step is sewing on the straps. We fasten them with pins, try them on, and leave them at the desired length. On top of the sewn straps, right side to right side, we place facings sewn together on the main parts and stitch along the entire perimeter.
We stitch, iron, and secure the side seams with several stitches so that the facing does not turn outward. If your fabric is elastic enough, then you can cheat and do without hemming at all, and (as Burda recommends for sewing this top) just overcast the seam allowances and stitch by 0.5 cm. But there is also back side medals - if the fabric is very elastic, then there is a possibility of stretching it greatly, so in this case it makes sense to duplicate the upper sections.
The final touch is lace. Add to taste.
This is such a simple but effective thing we came up with. We wear it with pleasure.
Open back in soft flowy fabric knitwear. Neck – drapery "swing". It sews quickly and the pattern is very simple. With a slight adjustment suitable for sizes 42-46.
For work we will need:
- knitted fabric, the loops of which do not creep when the edge is stretched. Knitwear should be very soft and easy to drape. The size of the piece is length - 80 cm, width 70-90 cm, depending on the size (sizes 42-46) and elasticity of the fabric.
- matching threads;
— needle for knitwear;
- double needle, with a distance between the needles of 3-4 cm (you can do without it);
- sewing machine.
To determine the width of fabric we need, wrap the fabric around your hips, approximately where the belt is on low-waist pants. Stretch the fabric a little and pin the joint - this is your width. Typically this size falls within the range of 70-90 cm.
We do not count the edge of the fabric; it must be cut. It usually pulls the material together and therefore gets in the way.
With a hip circumference of 96 cm, I needed 74 cm of fabric.
Those. we get a rectangle with sides (in length) of 80 cm and 74 cm (in width, you have your specific width).
From the outside neck we lay a basting stitch 5-7 cm long. C other side we lay a basting seam of 20 cm (see picture).
Let's do first fitting. We put on the top, sticking our hands into the bottom and side holes. And we put the upper part around the neck. Pay attention to the depth of the swing cutout; if it is too low for you, you can raise, if you reduce the width of the fabric at the neck (see picture, right side).
Also pay attention to the depth of the cutout on the back; if it is too large, then it can be decrease, extending the seam from 20 cm to 25 cm or higher.
After you're done all amendments and the result of you arranges, sewing the details.
Sew the bottom and top seams knitting needle. The line needs to be done a small zigzag, set the stitch to 1.5-2 mm. This is necessary so that the seam is more elastic and the thread does not break when the seam is stretched at any time.
If you have an overlog, then use it to finish all the edges. If there is no overlocker, then we will not process the upper cut along the neckline. Any processing will make it rougher. To prevent the cut from being visible, we folded the fabric at the very beginning by 5 cm.
To finish the edges on the neckline, smooth out the seam allowances in different directions and sew a line parallel to the main seam along the very edge of the seam allowance on one side and the other until the very end of the main seam.
If you do not have a double needle, then you can process the cut on the back in this way, just extend the stitching to the back seam, having first secured the fabric flap with a basting stitch.
If you have a double needle, then it is better to turn the cut on the back and process it with a double needle.
Both upper threads are threaded as one, only into a double needle, each thread is inserted into its own separate eye.
Before stitching with a double needle, you need to secure the hem with a basting stitch. You need to baste carefully so that the basting seam is 2-3 mm deep. from the edge of the cut.
Use a double needle to stitch from the front side. We cannot see the edge of the cut. Therefore, to avoid gaps, we lay the lines so that the basting stitch is between the needles.
We start stitching from the top seam (on the collar), reaching the bottom seam (back), smoothly unfold the fabric and stitch the other side.
We process the bottom edge of our top in the same way.
That's all. A spectacular summer top with an open back is ready.
You can see how to sew other top models.
The top is a shoulder item in the lightweight women's range. The name comes from the English “top”, which means “top”. As a rule, a women's and children's shortened lightweight model, which is a variation of a T-shirt, sleeveless blouse, or tank top, is called a top.
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Materials from which tops are made
Like all textile products, tops can be divided into two groups according to the type of materials used: knitted or sewn from fabric.
As a rule, they have external differences:
- models made of knitted fabric resemble a sleeveless T-shirt;
- knitted models are similar to underwear assortment, T-shirts;
- models made of fabric, which can also be called sleeveless blouses.
The materials from which the tops are created have no restrictions on the fiber composition. For knitwear, thin fabrics typical for T-shirts are used: weave stitch and erasers different types. Since T-shirts are worn on the body as the first layer, it is necessary to choose fabrics made from natural fibers that have high hygienic properties, air and moisture permeability.
For tops that are similar to blouses, you should prefer lightweight fabrics made from natural or mixed fibers. It is possible to use fabrics with the addition of elastane, which provide a better fit. For models intended for evening outings and short-term wear, it is possible to use fabrics and canvases made from artificial fibers, polyester, and polyamide. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the degree of fit and the presence of open areas in the product to ensure comfortable wearing of the product.
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Making a pattern for a women's knit top
Consider the option of making a top with straps from a thin knitted fabric.
The straps in this case can be:
- seamlessly cut with a front and back, have short shoulder seams;
- made of binding in continuation of the edging of the armhole.
The pattern of a knitted T-shirt is based on the basic design of a blouse or dress with an adjacent silhouette. To design a pattern for a top with straps, it is necessary to modify the base step by step.
- Determine the degree of stretchability of the fabric by a practical method of applying the material to a mannequin or living figure.
- Transfer the resulting widths according to the girths of the chest and hips to the structure.
- Model the neckline along the front and back.
- Show strap locations. If necessary, outline the facing of the neck of the shelf.
- The chest and waist darts should be leveled due to the stretchability of the fabric.
- Lengthen the center of the shelf by 0.5-0.7 cm for better balance finished product.
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The assembly of such a model consists of sequentially edging the open sections and stitching the side seams using a crochet stitch machine.
The technological order of connecting parts is as follows:
- edge the neck sections along the front and back;
- edge the armhole of the front with a transition to the shoulder strap, edge the armhole of the back with a single piece;
- repeat the edging of the armholes of the second side of the parts, starting from the back, ending with the shelf;
- sew side seams using an overlocker;
- fold and secure the bottom of the product with an elastic single or double cover stitch.
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Making a pattern for a women's top from fabric
A women's sleeveless blouse made of fabric is also called a top. A simple silhouette, as a rule, does not require a strong fit and keeping all the darts to form the silhouette.
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The pattern of a fabric top, as an option for a sleeveless blouse, is even easier to construct than a knitted one. To modify, it is necessary to make changes to the design of the shoulder product.
- Close the chest dart, move part of it to lower the slope of the shoulder of the shelf.
- Build a balance between the shelf and the back. Model the neckline along the front and back.
- Check the mating of the side seams.
- To balance the finished product, lengthen the shelf by 0.5-0.7 cm.
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The assembly of a textile top with straps differs from a knitted model. The processing of open edges depends on the designer’s idea and can be done in the form of trims, facings, decorative edgings, and lace. The edging of the armhole cuts, in turn, can be done in two ways: with stitched side seams or on an open armhole.
The second, more technologically advanced processing option is given priority.
- Sew shoulder sections, iron and overcast.
- Edge the resulting closed neck in accordance with the model.
- Finish open armholes with piping or facings, depending on the model.
- Sew side seams, iron, overcast edges.
- Hem the bottom of the product.
The pattern of a top with sleeves is constructed in a similar way based on the basic design of a dress or blouse. In the case of a close-fitting silhouette, the bust darts are preserved, and the sleeve is modeled in accordance with the design. In a loose silhouette of a blouse top, darts can be ignored. The technological sequence of connecting parts is carried out as in any textile product with sleeves sewn into a closed armhole.
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There are other options for creating a top pattern, for example, based on an existing model. In this case, it is enough to transfer the parameters directly to the material or paper, clarify the lengths of the sections and assemble the product, repeating the processing of the sample.
Light tops form the basis of a harmonious wardrobe. They are worn and combined with any bottom: skirts, trousers, jeans. There are no restrictions in composing sets and ensembles: it is enough to maintain a stylistic balance and suit the occasion.
A T-shirt is a familiar wardrobe item that can be worn in any situation. It is incredibly simple, but everyone needs it. It can be combined with different things and complemented with accessories. A T-shirt that fits well will be appropriate both on the beach and in the office. You just need to approach its choice with imagination. You can feel comfortable in a product made of high-quality fabric in the summer heat. And on a cool day it will warm you with cozy warmth.
You don’t have to buy a useful thing. We'll tell you how to make a new thing yourself.
We sew a T-shirt with our own hands
Preparing for work
To make a T-shirt you will need to take measurements. And besides, find out how much the knitwear will stretch during the process.
Required data
- neck circumference (NC).
- Chest circumference (OG). Removed strictly horizontally through the protruding points of the chest
- Hip circumference (H). Measured horizontally through the protruding points of the buttocks.
- Armhole depth (HD). This is the distance from the top of the shoulder to the armpit.
- Product length (DI).
If the fabric can be stretched by 130-150% without losing its appearance, then it is necessary to use a negative increase factor of 20%.
If the material has average degree elongation, which means that the increase in loose fit will be zero.
Important. Before working with knitted fabric, it must be washed in a gentle cycle and ironed (“knitwear” mode).
How to sew a simple summer T-shirt without a pattern 
When you need to do the work yourself, and quickly, in short term, without a pattern, you need to perform several steps.
- Take your own T-shirt, the style of which completely suits you.
- Fold it in half, face inward, and trace the outline on paper.
- Fold the cut in half, place the paper pattern close to the fold and cut out the back.
- Deepen the neck to the desired size.
- Cut out the front of the T-shirt.
In places where seams are supposed to be seamed, maintain an allowance of 1 cm. First, sew the shoulder parts of the T-shirt with a regular seam, and then work it with a zigzag.
Sew the sides of the product in the same way. If the fabric is very elastic, then use only this stitch. This way the seam will not burst during wear.
Finish the neckline and armholes. Then bend it inward by 0.5 cm and sew a regular stitch (stitch length 2-3 mm). Do the same on the bottom.
Advice. To prevent the pattern from slipping on the fabric during the cutting process, you can fix it with needles.
For an attractive and neat look, the neckline is edged. This will prevent stretching during wear.
The piping will require knitwear of a similar or contrasting color. A strip 4 cm wide is cut from it on an oblique. The next procedure is as follows.
- Fold the strip face outwards and iron it.
- Unfold and place each half inside, iron. You will get a edging in 4 folds.
- Sew one shoulder.
- Starting from the free shoulder, attach the piping to the front side of the product. Baste to the neckline, pulling slightly.
- Attach the inner part of the edging so that the basting lines match and the neckline is covered with fabric as much as possible.
- Place a seam on sewing machine at a distance of 1 mm from the edge.
Remove the basting and sew the second shoulder. You can process the armhole in a similar way. This must be done before the sides are sewn.
This way you can sew a homemade T-shirt from old t-shirt for a little girl.
How to sew a women's one-shoulder T-shirt
Asymmetrical armhole is fashion trend. To make a one-shoulder top yourself, you should build a pattern according to all the rules. Or you can use a ready-made T-shirt or T-shirt.
The procedure for making a fashionable top
- Lay the T-shirt on the surface.
- Move 2 cm down from the armhole on one side.
- Apply a long ruler and draw a straight line to the second strap;
- Cut off unnecessary parts with sharp scissors.
To secure the neckline, you will need an elastic band. Finish the edge with a zigzag, turn it inward and stitch so that you can thread the elastic through.
This neckline will not stretch, and the top will stay securely on the body. To decorate the product, you can attach a brooch or other decorative element to the shoulder.
Advice. You can do the same with a T-shirt, then you get a blouse with one sleeve.
How to sew a T-shirt dress 
A tank dress can be a comfortable item basic wardrobe. For this dress you will need:
- cut, width 140-150 cm and length equal to the length of the dress.
- Two T-shirts, one of which fits the figure, and the second has a loose silhouette.
- Scissors, needles and threads.
To construct a pattern grid, you need to draw a rectangle with the dimensions DI vertically and half-hip circumference horizontally.
- Fold the smaller shirt right side inward and trace it on the paper.
Attach a large T-shirt to the armhole line. Extend its side line to the bottom.
Cut out parts taking into account allowances. - Deepen the neck and repeat all steps for the shelf.
How to sew a sleep shirt
In order to make a comfortable night shirt for sleeping, you will need two pieces of fabric measuring 50x50 cm.
Before
- Lay one of the cuts on a flat surface and fold in half.
- Measure from the upper inner corner 12 cm down (neck) and 10 cm to the side (shoulder point). Connect the dots;
- Set aside the width of OG/4 +1 cm, cut off the excess fabric.
- Place 7 cm down from the upper outer corner (armhole). Connect with a smooth line to the shoulder point.
- Place 6 cm down from the armhole and draw a horizontal line 11 cm long (bust point).
- Mark 1 cm up and down from the corner of the groove. Connect each one to a chest point to form a triangle.
- Sew the undercuts and smooth them out.
Back
- From the upper inner corner, set aside 12 cm downwards (cut).
- Measure the width of the product OG/4 +1 cm.
- Connect the cutout point with the outer upper corner with a smooth line and cut it out.
To strengthen the top of the T-shirt, you need to cut strips of fabric 10 cm wide, repeating the top lines of the pattern. Prepare the straps: cut out rectangles 3 cm wide and stitch them together. You can use ready-made bias tape.
Assembly
- Process all parts using an overlocker or zigzag stitch.
- Sew the sides.
- Baste the straps.
- Sew the facing to the top.
- Process the bottom.
If the fabric is loose, then you can use a linen or “Moscow” seam. The technology is as follows: fold the parts back to back, stitch, turn them inside out and stitch again so that the edges are inside the seam. Iron the finished product.
Advice. To make adjustable straps, use a buckle with a jumper. You need to thread the fabric through the buckle before it is sewn to the shirt.
If you additionally sew shorts, you will get a wonderful pajama set for sleeping.
T-shirts, similar to linen tops, are now at the height of fashion. It is not at all difficult to sew such a product with your own hands. For decoration you will need black lace. It can be stitched on top, or it can be inserted between the facing and the shelf.
Tips for Beginners 
- It is not always possible for a beginning seamstress to work with knitwear. Often, due to inexperience, the side seams are too tight, so the product wrinkles.
- To prevent the side seams from being pulled together, you can use tracing paper. It is attached with needles on both sides of the product. Then a seam is laid and the paper is carefully torn off.
- To avoid damaging the product, you must try on the shirt at every stage. In addition, basting stitches and using an iron will help.
- Necessarily treat fabric before sewing to prevent shrinkage of the finished product.
Features of sewing a T-shirt with straps and spaghetti straps
When making a tank top with straps, you can use several ways to attach them.
Mounting options:
- strong threads;
- decorative rings with threaded straps;
- straps made of bias tape.
The peculiarity of the cut of a tank top with straps is that the details are cut without taking into account the straps. This means it requires less fabric. To make straps, identical fabric, ready-made binding, or any other material can be used.
Specifics of working with different materials
Each fabric has its own unique properties that must be taken into account when working. By following simple rules, you can avoid difficulties.
When working with the atlas
- Wash and iron before use, as the fabric may shrink.
- Iron along the warp thread so as not to stretch the fabric or deform the product.
- Before cutting, cover the surface of the table with a non-slip cloth.
- Take seam allowances into account when creating the pattern.
- Choose thin and sharp needles so that there are no puffs left on the surface.
- Baste the satin pieces so that they move synchronously under the sewing machine foot.
When working with knitwear you need
- Take into account the direction of the grain thread when cutting.
- Do not stretch the material to avoid warping.
- When processing cuts, add bias tape to prevent the seam from lengthening.
- Use special needles with a rounded end.
- Check the quality of the seam on a separate flap.
- Do not stretch the fabric when sewing.
- Iron all seams through a damp cloth to make them smoother.
The main advantage of knitwear is its elasticity and ability to return to its original shape. This feature must be taken into account in your work and used for your own purposes.
How to decorate a T-shirt with lace 
Lace is a decorative element that will turn even the most ordinary everyday T-shirt into an exquisite evening outfit.
Use Cases
- Make a cut along the back from the bottom, leaving 5-10 cm to the top, and insert a lace triangle with a wedge.
- Sew lace elements in the form of a collar.
- A piece of cotton lace can be sewn anywhere on the T-shirt, and then the excess material can be cut off from the inside.
You can use lace in the color of the T-shirt or in contrasting colors.
Unusual DIY T-shirts
How to sew a T-shirt for a doll
Making clothes for dolls is jewelry work. Our advice will help even a girl cope with it. To create a pattern, the doll is placed on a surface, shoulder lines, armholes and vertical lines are indicated. They are carried out tangentially to the body.
You need to make two such sketches: for the back and for the shelf. Deepen the neck on the shelf part. Cut the back in half lengthwise.
Cut out three pieces with seam allowances. The details come together. When sewing the back, the size of the doll's head is taken into account. After trying it on, you can determine how to stitch the back. And at the top you will need to sew a button or Velcro.
How to sew a T-shirt for a car seat 
To sew T-shirt-type protective covers for car seats, you need to make a pattern. Using paper (polyethylene) and a marker, outline the following details:
- front backrest;
- backrest;
- sitting
The side parts of the seat should not be covered with covers, because they will block the airbag modules.
When choosing fabric for covers, you should give preference to thick knitwear. The front part of the cover will be made of two elements (seat and back), the back part will be made of one. The top of the parts is sewn together like a T-shirt, so that the headrest passes through the “neck”. To process the side cuts, you should choose a thick, wide elastic band and use it to make ties for fastening.
