Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Here is a bit about the project- what fabric, elastic and pattern to choose:
Elastic: You can use shirring/bobbin elastic, very narrow elastic, and I'm going to try with some soft mask elastic (not sure about that)
All styles will have: Shirring around neck, down center front, and sleeve hems (like the photo on the right)
You can choose::
-Built on cap sleeve or separate sleeve (in photo above)
-Shirring on hem (photo above) or no shirring.
I'm starting with a T like the one on the left and making it like the one on the right - and I'll show all options. And yes, these are the exact same T-shirt.
Ideally your T-shirt will:
-Be a loose fit, not too tight, not too big.
-Scoop neck or gentle V- The deeper it is, the deeper it will get! The elastic will pull it down.
-Long enough to allow the elastic to draw it up.
-No neckband (just leave it off)
Fabric: My original top was a tissue weight jersey. The green and white above are both interlock. Heavier but still works perfectly well. You can always test your fabric with the elastic you choose to see how well it draws it up.
With bobbin elastic, we don't get much control over how much it will be drawn up. (white top above) With elastic you top stitch on to the top, you can cut it the length you want it to finish giving you some control.
Here are just a handful of T-Shirt ideas, if you already have one of these, you're set! Many of these are size inclusive. Some of these are free.
munaandbroad.com/products/tarlee-t-shirt-sewing-pattern-pdf
wardrobebyme.com/collections/womens-t-shirt-patterns/products/easy-t-shirt-sewing-pattern
wardrobebyme.com/collections/womens-t-shirt-patterns/products/classic-t-shirt-sewing-pattern
hartsfabric.com/merchant-mills-tee-shirt-unisex.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJfQJ1qcOk773V5WOX6Y8HZ85FFPjt1v7qM44eJbIMwrBCZ69YePU8hoC2BgQAvD_BwE
jalie.com/products/mimosa-scoopneck-t-shirts-sewing-pattern
cashmerette.com/products/concord-tshirt-pdf-pattern
greenstyle.com/products/green-tee-sizes-b-m?utm_campaign=gs-2020-07-29&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJSNU4fpIhQ0PBeTQWNWlt8oMmfMqOPLC7H_4eh5C0WDbZtdamR2p2hoCMEAQAvD_BwE
https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.html
lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern
frenchnavypatterns.com/product-page/copy-of-the-calyer-pants-pdf-sewing-pattern
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If you want to find all the videos in this series or if I've sewn a particular garment, use the search function on my website: https://sewsew.live/
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Check out my sewing community:
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Hope to see you in the stream and the Guild!
xo Saremy
Send me a postcard: Sew Sew, P.O. Box 253, Paradise CA 95967
Here is a bit about the project- what fabric, elastic and pattern to choose:
Elastic: You can use shirring/bobbin elastic, very narrow elastic, and I'm going to try with some soft mask elastic (not sure about that)
All styles will have: Shirring around neck, down center front, and sleeve hems (like the photo on the right)
You can choose::
-Built on cap sleeve or separate sleeve (in photo above)
-Shirring on hem (photo above) or no shirring.
I'm starting with a T like the one on the left and making it like the one on the right - and I'll show all options. And yes, these are the exact same T-shirt.
Ideally your T-shirt will:
-Be a loose fit, not too tight, not too big.
-Scoop neck or gentle V- The deeper it is, the deeper it will get! The elastic will pull it down.
-Long enough to allow the elastic to draw it up.
-No neckband (just leave it off)
Fabric: My original top was a tissue weight jersey. The green and white above are both interlock. Heavier but still works perfectly well. You can always test your fabric with the elastic you choose to see how well it draws it up.
With bobbin elastic, we don't get much control over how much it will be drawn up. (white top above) With elastic you top stitch on to the top, you can cut it the length you want it to finish giving you some control.
Here are just a handful of T-Shirt ideas, if you already have one of these, you're set! Many of these are size inclusive. Some of these are free.
munaandbroad.com/products/tarlee-t-shirt-sewing-pattern-pdf
wardrobebyme.com/collections/womens-t-shirt-patterns/products/easy-t-shirt-sewing-pattern
wardrobebyme.com/collections/womens-t-shirt-patterns/products/classic-t-shirt-sewing-pattern
hartsfabric.com/merchant-mills-tee-shirt-unisex.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJfQJ1qcOk773V5WOX6Y8HZ85FFPjt1v7qM44eJbIMwrBCZ69YePU8hoC2BgQAvD_BwE
jalie.com/products/mimosa-scoopneck-t-shirts-sewing-pattern
cashmerette.com/products/concord-tshirt-pdf-pattern
greenstyle.com/products/green-tee-sizes-b-m?utm_campaign=gs-2020-07-29&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJSNU4fpIhQ0PBeTQWNWlt8oMmfMqOPLC7H_4eh5C0WDbZtdamR2p2hoCMEAQAvD_BwE
https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.html
lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern
frenchnavypatterns.com/product-page/copy-of-the-calyer-pants-pdf-sewing-pattern
Join this channel to get access to perks:
tinyurl.com/5n7v5hz6
If you want to find all the videos in this series or if I've sewn a particular garment, use the search function on my website: https://sewsew.live/
Want to support me a little?
Check out my sewing community:
Sew Sew guild: sewsewguild.com
Website: https://sewsew.live/
Instagram: instagram.com/sewsewlive/?hl=en
Sew Sew Guild: sewsewguild.com
Hope to see you in the stream and the Guild!
xo Saremy
Send me a postcard: Sew Sew, P.O. Box 253, Paradise CA 95967
