Tip: If the fabric stretches a little in width, make the pattern one size larger.
You need
- Millimeter paper ()
- Pencil
- Ruler ()
- Copy wheel
- Measuring tape ()
- Stretchable fabric at least 50 cm long, 120 cm wide
- Jersey Twin Needle
- Sewing threads
- Scissors ()
- Pins ()
Work description
Step 1: draw the pattern
Copy the pattern of your size onto a sheet of graph paper:- black line - size S
- green - size M
- blue - size L
- the gray line indicates the line of the upper edge of the back
- 1 cell = 2 cm.
Step 2: cut out the details
Now you need to fold the fabric along a straight thread, prick the paper patterns of the front and back with a lower straight line (= middle line, fold line) on the fold of the fabric, add 1 cm of allowances for all cuts (side seam, upper edge), 2.5 cm of allowances for hem and cut out 1 front and back with a fold. Transfer to the details all the marks from the paper pattern.Then cut out the strips along the bias (at an angle of 45 ° to the straight thread of the fabric):
- 1 bias tape 60 cm long and 10 cm wide for facing the front cutout and
- 1 bias tape 140 cm long and 4 cm wide for edging the front and back necklines and shoulder straps.
Attention: sew all seams with a twin needle to keep them stretchable. In the pictures, the seams are marked with a red line, the seam is lighter on the wrong side, and the darker is on the front.
Step 3: Sew the front cutout trim
Fold the bias tape for facing the front cutout in half along the middle lengthwise with the wrong side inward and press it on. Pin the facing side to the front side of the front so that the middle of the facing is aligned with the depth mark of the front cutout, and the ironed fold lies at the bottom, stitching to the top edge of the top. Sweep the allowances together. Press the piping upwards, place allowances on the front. Cut the protruding short ends of the piping so that they are exactly aligned with the side cuts of the front.
Step 4: Sew the front and back, hem
Before laying on the back from the front to the front, chop with pins along the side cuts. Sew side seams. Sew the allowances together and press them onto the back. Neaten the bottom edge, then iron it to the wrong side to a width of 2.5 cm. Stitch on the hem with a double needle from the right side.
Step 5: Trim the back and armholes with a bias tape
On a long bias tape, press two long cuts to the wrong side to a width of 1 cm - these will be hem allowances (see the figure on the left), then fold the tape in half lengthwise and press the fold. Expand one half of the inlay in one layer. Lay this cut on the seamy side of the back cutout and pin it so that the straps on each side between the front and back from the sharp ends of the front protrude upwards by the same length (see the figure on the right). Sew the bias tape, the stitch goes exactly along the bend of the ironed allowances, the seam width is 1 cm. Press the allowances together onto the bias tape.
Wrap the bias tape on the seamy side around the seam allowances and pin or sweep. The folds on the front and back sides must match. Topstitch the hem and shoulder straps with a twin jersey needle.
Step 6: sew the straps
Pin the protruding open ends of the straps onto the back from the seamy side along the alignment marks. Try on the top and check the length of the straps. Sew the straps by hand to the allowances or stitch into the seam of the seam of the back cutout. Cut off protruding straps allowances close to the stitches. Your top is ready.
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The material was prepared by Elena Karpova
With an open back made of soft flowing jersey... Neck - drapery "swing"... It is sewn quickly, the pattern is very simple. With minor adjustments fits 42-46 sizes.
For work we need:
- knitted fabric, the loops of which do not crawl when the edge is stretched. The jersey should be very soft and easily draped. The size of a piece is 80 cm long, 70-90 cm wide, depending on the size (sizes 42-46) and the elasticity of the fabric.
- threads to match;
- a needle for knitwear;
- a double needle, with a distance between the needles of 3-4 cm (you can do without it);
- sewing machine.
To determine the width of the fabric we need, wrap the fabric around your hips, roughly where the belt is on your drop-waist pants. Stretch the fabric a little and pin the seam - this is your width. Usually this size is in the range of 70-90 cm.
We do not consider the edge of the fabric, it must be cut off. It usually pulls the material together and therefore gets in the way.
With a hip girth of 96 cm, it took me 74 cm of fabric.
Those. we get a rectangle with sides (in length) 80 cm and 74 cm (in width, you have your specific width).
From the side necks we lay a basting seam 5-7 cm long. C the other side we lay a basting seam of 20 cm (see figure).
We do first fitting... We put on the top, putting our hands in 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 to raise, if you reduce the width of the fabric along the neckline (see illustration, right side).
Also pay attention to the depth of the cutout on the back, if it is too big, then it can be decrease extending the seam from 20 cm to 25 cm or higher.
After you've done all amendments and the result of you arranges, we sew details.
Sew the bottom and top seams knitted needle... The line needs to be done small zigzag, set the stitch 1.5-2 mm. This is so that the seam is more elastic so that the thread does not break with any stretch of the seam.
If you have an overlog, then process all the edges with it. If there is no overlock, then we will not process the upper cut along the neck. Any processing will make it rougher. So that the cut was not visible, we tucked the fabric at the very beginning by 5 cm.
To process the edges on the neckline, smooth out the seam allowances in different directions and lay the stitch parallel to the main seam along the very edge of the seam allowance on one side and the other to the very end of the main seam.
If you do not have a twin needle, then you can process the incision on the back in this way, just extend the stitch to the back seam, after securing the lapel of the fabric with a basting seam.
If you have a twin needle, it is better to tuck the cut on the back and process it with a twin needle.
Both upper threads are threaded as one, only in a double needle, each thread is inserted into its own separate eye.
Before sewing with a twin needle, secure the hem with a basting stitch. Basting must be done carefully so that the basting seam is laid by 2-3 mm. from the edge of the cut.
A double needle is used to sew a stitch from the right side. We cannot see the edge of the cut. Therefore, so that there are no gaps, we lay the lines so that the basting seam is between the needles.
We start stitching from the top seam (on the collar), reaching the bottom seam (back), smoothly unfold the fabric and stretch the other side.
We process the bottom cut of our topic in the same way.
That's all. Summer spectacular top with an open back is ready.
You can see how to sew other models of tops.
Top is a shoulder piece of a light women's assortment. It got its name from the English “top”, which means “top”. As a rule, a top is called a women's and children's cropped lightweight model, which is a variation of a T-shirt, sleeveless blouses, T-shirts.
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Materials from which tops are made
Like all textiles, 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:
- knitted fabrics resemble a sleeveless T-shirt;
- knitted models are similar to linen assortment, T-shirts;
- models of fabric, which can also be called sleeveless blouses.
The materials from which tops are made have no restrictions on the fibrous composition. For knitwear, thin fabrics are used, typical for T-shirts: satin stitches and various types of erasers. Since T-shirts are worn on the body as the first layer, it is necessary to choose fabrics made of natural fibers that have high hygienic properties, air and moisture permeability.
For tops that are analogous to blouses, lightweight fabrics made from natural or mixed fibers should be preferred. It is possible to use fabrics with the addition of elastane, which provide a better fit of the product. For models intended for evening outings and short-term wear, it is possible to use fabrics and canvases made of artificial fibers, polyester, 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 top from knitwear
Consider the option of making a top with straps from a thin knitted fabric.
The straps in this case can be:
- one-piece with a shelf and back, have short shoulder seams;
- made of inlay in the 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 of an adjacent silhouette. To design a pattern for a top with spaghetti straps, it is necessary to modify the base in stages.
- Determine the degree of stretchability of the canvas by a practical method of applying material to a mannequin or a living figure.
- Transfer the resulting widths of the chest and hips to the structure.
- Model the neckline on the shelf and back.
- Show straps location. If necessary, outline the edge of the neck of the shelf.
- Level the bust and waist darts due to the stretchability of the canvas.
- Extend the center of the shelf by 0.5-0.7 cm for better balance of the finished product.
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The assembly of such a model consists in sequential edging of open cuts and stitching of side seams on a crab stitch machine.
The technological order of joining the parts is as follows:
- edging the neck cuts along the shelf and back;
- edging the armhole of the shelf with the transition to the shoulder strap, edging 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 on the overlock;
- bend and fix the bottom of the garment with an elastic single or double cover stitch.
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Making a pattern for a women's top from fabric
Women's sleeveless blouse, made of fabric, is also called a top. A simple silhouette, as a rule, does not require a tight fit and preservation of all darts to form a silhouette.
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The pattern of a top made of fabric, as a variant of a sleeveless blouse, is even easier to build than a knitted one. For modification, it is necessary to make changes in the design of the shoulder product.
- Close the bust dart, move a part to lower the slope of the shoulder of the shelf.
- Build the balance of the shelf and back. Model the neckline on the shelf 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 shoulder straps differs from the knitted model. The processing of open edges depends on the idea of the designer and can be made in the form of beads, trims, decorative edging, lace. The edging of the cuts of the armholes, 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 in priority.
- Stitch shoulder cuts, iron and overcast.
- Trim the resulting closed neck in accordance with the model.
- Treat open armholes with piping or edging, depending on the model.
- Stitch side seams, iron, overcast sections.
- 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 an adjacent silhouette, the bust darts are preserved, the sleeve is modeled in accordance with the design. In a loose-fitting blouse top, darts can be ignored. The technological sequence of joining the parts is carried out as in any textile product with stitching the sleeve into a closed armhole.
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There are other options for constructing a topic pattern, for example, based on an existing model. In this case, it is enough to transfer the parameters directly to the material or paper, specify the lengths of the sections and assemble the product by repeating the processing of the sample.
Light tops form the base of a harmonious wardrobe. They are worn and combined with any bottom: skirts, trousers, jeans. There are no restrictions on the composition of sets and ensembles: it is enough to observe the style balance and suit the occasion.
A tank top is a familiar wardrobe item that can be worn in any situation. It's incredibly simple, but everyone needs it. It is combined with different things, complemented with accessories. A tank top that fits well will be appropriate on the beach and in the office. It is only necessary to approach her choice with imagination. In a product made of high-quality fabric, you can feel comfortable in the summer heat. And on a cool day, it will warm you with cozy warmth.
You don't have to buy a useful little thing. We will tell you how to make a new thing yourself.
We sew a T-shirt with our own hands
Preparation for work
To make a T-shirt, you will need to take measurements... And besides, find out how much the jersey will stretch during work.
Required data
- neck girth (ОШ).
- Chest circumference (OG). It is removed strictly horizontally through the protruding points of the chest
- Hip girth (OB). Measured horizontally across the protruding points of the buttocks.
- Armhole depth (HP). 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 a negative gain factor of 20% must be used.
If the material has an average degree of stretch, then the increase in free fit will be zero.
Important... Before working with knitted fabrics, wash them in a gentle mode and iron them with an iron (knitwear mode).
How to sew a simple summer T-shirt without a pattern 
When you need to do the work yourself, and quickly, in a short time, without a pattern, you need to perform several actions.
- Get your jersey, the style of which is completely satisfactory.
- Fold it in half, face inward, and trace 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 a T-shirt shelf.
In places where seams are supposed to withstand a 1 cm allowance. First, sew the shoulder parts of the shirt with a regular seam, and then process with a "zigzag".
Sew the sides of the product in the same way. If the fabric is very elastic, then only this stitch is used. This will prevent the seam from bursting during wear.
Finish the neckline and armholes. Then fold inward by 0.5 cm and sew a regular stitch (stitch length 2-3 mm). Also process 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 neck is trimmed with piping.... This will prevent stretching during wear.
The edging will require knitwear of a similar or contrasting color. A slanting strip 4 cm wide is cut from it. Further, the procedure is as follows.
- Bend the strip facing outward and iron.
- Expand and lay each half inward, iron. This will make a 4-fold edging.
- Sew one shoulder.
- Starting from the free shoulder, attach the piping to the front of the garment. Sweep to the neckline, pulling slightly.
- Attach the inside of the piping so that the basting lines coincide and the neck is covered with fabric as much as possible.
- Place a seam on the sewing machine 1 mm from the edge.
Remove the basting and sew on the second shoulder. The armhole can be processed in the same way. This must be done before the sides are sewn.
In this way, you can sew a home jersey from an old T-shirt for a little girl.
How to sew a women's one-shoulder T-shirt
The asymmetrical armhole is a fashion trend. To make a one-shoulder top on your own, 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 shirt out on the surface.
- Step back on one side 2 cm down from the armhole.
- Attach a long ruler and draw a straight line to the second strap;
- Cut off unnecessary parts with sharp scissors.
You will need a rubber band to secure the neckline. Zigzag the edge, tuck in and sew so that the elastic can be threaded 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 on 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 top dress can be a convenient element of a basic wardrobe. For such a dress you will need:
- cut, 140-150 cm wide and equal to the length of the dress.
- Two T-shirts, one of which fits the figure, and the other has a free silhouette.
- Scissors, needles and thread.
To build a grid of patterns, you need to draw a rectangle with the dimensions of the CI vertically and the half-girth of the hips horizontally.
- Fold the smaller T-shirt right-side in and circle it on the paper.
Attach a large T-shirt to the armhole line. Extend its side line to the bottom.
Cut parts with allowances. - Deepen the neck and repeat all steps for the shelf.
How to sew a T-shirt for sleep
In order to make a comfortable night shirt for sleeping, you will need two pieces of fabric measuring 50x50 cm.
Front
- Spread one of the cuts on a flat plane and fold in half.
- Measure from the top inner corner 12 cm down (neckline) and 10 cm to the side (shoulder point). Connect the dots;
- Set aside the width of exhaust gas / 4 +1 cm, cut off excess fabric.
- Set aside 7 cm down from the upper outer corner (armhole). Connect with a smooth line to the shoulder point.
- From the armhole, lay 6 cm down and draw a horizontal line 11 cm long (chest point).
- Mark from the corner of the undercut 1 cm up and down. Connect each to the chest point to form a triangle.
- Tie off the grooves, smooth them out.
Back
- From the top inner corner, lay 12 cm down (cutout).
- Measure the product width OG / 4 +1 cm.
- Connect the cut point with the outer upper corner with a smooth line, cut out.
To reinforce the top of the shirt, cut out strips of fabric 10 cm wide, repeating the top lines of the pattern. Prepare the straps: cut out rectangles 3 cm wide and sew them. You can use a ready-made bias tape.
Assembly
- Overlock or zigzag all details.
- Sew the sides.
- Baste the straps.
- Sew a piping 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 details from side to side, sew, turn out and sew again so that the edges are inside the seam. Iron the finished product.
Advice... Use the webbing buckle for adjustable straps. You need to thread the fabric into the buckle before it is sewn to the shirt.
If you additionally sew shorts, you get a wonderful pajama set for sleeping.
T-shirts, similar to lingerie tops, are now at the height of fashion. Sewing such a product with your own hands is not at all difficult. For the decor you need black lace. It can be stitched over from the top, or it can be inserted between the edging and the shelf.
Tips for Beginners 
- A beginner seamstress does not always manage to work with knitwear. Often, due to inexperience, the side seams are tightened too much, so the product wrinkles.
- To prevent the side seams from pulling 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.
- In order not to spoil the product, it is necessary try on a jersey at every stage... Basting and ironing will also help.
- Necessarily process the fabric before sewing to avoid shrinkage of the finished product.
Features of sewing T-shirts with straps and shoulder straps
In the process of making a T-shirt with straps, you can use several methods of attaching them.
Mounting options:
- strong threads;
- decorative rings with threaded straps;
- shoulder straps from a bias tape.
The peculiarities of the cut of the T-shirt with the straps are that the details are cut without taking into account the straps. This means that it requires less fabric. For the manufacture of straps, an identical fabric, ready-made binding, as well as any other material can be used.
Specificity of working with different materials
Each fabric has its own unique properties that must be considered when working. By following simple rules, difficulties can be avoided.
When working with 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.
- Cover the table surface with a non-slip cloth before opening.
- Consider seam allowances when constructing a pattern.
- Choose thin and sharp needles so that there are no puffs left on the surface.
- Sweep 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 common thread when cutting.
- Do not stretch the material to avoid skewing.
- Add bias tape when cutting 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 the stitching.
- Iron all seams through a damp cloth to straighten them.
The main advantage of knitwear is elasticity and the ability to return to its original shape. This feature must be taken into account in work and used for your own purposes.
How to decorate a T-shirt with lace 
Lace is an element of decor that will turn even the most ordinary everyday T-shirt into a sophisticated 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 on lace elements in the form of a collar.
- A piece of cotton lace can be sewn anywhere on the shirt, and then cut off the excess material from the inside.
You can use lace in the color of the shirt, as well as in contrasting colors.
Unusual t-shirts with your own hands
How to sew a shirt for a doll
Making clothes for dolls is a jewelry job. Our tips will help even a girl to cope with it. To build a pattern, the doll is placed on the surface, the lines of the shoulders, 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 neckline on the part of the shelf. Cut the back in half lengthwise.
Cut out three pieces with seam allowances. Details are blurred. When sewing the back, the size of the doll's head is taken into account. After trying on, you can determine how to sew the back. And at the top you will need to sew on a button or Velcro.
How to sew a car seat jersey 
To sew protective T-shirt covers for car seats, you need to make a pattern. Using paper (polyethylene) and a marker, circle the following details:
- the front of the back;
- back of the back;
- sitting.
The sides of the seat should not be covered with covers because they will obstruct the airbag modules.
Choosing fabric for covers, you should give preference to dense knitwear. The front part of the cover will be made of two elements (seat and back), the back of one. The top of the parts is sewn like a T-shirt so that the headrest passes through the “neck”. For processing side cuts, it is worth choosing a dense wide elastic band and making ties for fastening from it.
Top- this is the upper part of women's summer clothing, it is an open sleeveless T-shirt.
T-shirt- a kind of sleeveless underwear. It can be used as part of a sports uniform.
If you combine these two types of clothing (T-shirt + top), we get a T-shirt-top - a convenient type of outerwear for women, which is simply irreplaceable in the summer, as well as an office version of a blouse "under a jacket". A jersey T-shirt should fit well on the figure, and based on its pattern, you can build patterns for all other products. It is on the T-shirt that you can not be afraid to try processing the armholes and necklines, and since the T-shirt-topic is sewn very quickly, the result will be ready on the same day.
How to build a pattern and sew a T-shirt-top
Even for sewing a T-shirt, a pattern is needed, and for each type of figure you need to modify it a little. To build a pattern, they take measurements of the girth of the neck, chest, the height of the armhole and the length of the product. The depth of the neckline and the width of the shoulder are determined separately on each garment. On paper around the main pattern (which can be an old jersey T-shirt with the sleeves cut off), the outline of the T-shirt is outlined, where special attention should be paid to the neckline and width of the shoulder straps, as well as the depth of the armholes. The T-shirt is usually of a straight silhouette, which means that no darts are required for it. If the pattern has side bends in the waist line, they need to be aligned.
A pattern cut from paper is outlined on the fabric, taking into account the seam allowances with a pencil or chalk. The details are cut from the fabric. If the T-shirt-top is not sewn from jersey, you will need darts on the front details, which are swept away with thread during fitting. First of all, darts, if any, are stitched on any product. A T-shirt made of non-stretching fabric can be made without darts, providing its top and bottom with elastic bands of the required width for convenience. Then the front part is connected to the back part with side and shoulder seams. The neckline and cutouts of the armhole are processed with an edging (see) or a hem seam, the bottom of the product is hemmed. The jersey can be decorated with embroidery or worn as is.
If you don't want to fiddle with sewing patterns, you can sew a top without a sewing pattern. See details.
We sew a children's T-shirt-top
There is never a lot of light clothes for a child in hot weather, so you can sew a T-shirt made of light chintz or cotton in a pleasant color for the summer. The pattern is built so that the child can freely put on and take off the T-shirt, since it is best to make a summer top from cotton.
The details of the front and back are cut out first from paper, then applied to the fabric folded with the front sides. Before opening, they are pinned with pins to make even details. Cut out the details of the front and back of the shirt, leaving 1.5-2 cm seam allowances.
Sections are processed from further shedding of the fabric on an overlock or by hand using an overlock seam. Sew the side seams, then the shoulder seams, fold the bottom. Slices are processed with an oblique inlay. On the front of the shirt, you can stitch appliqués or sew on beautiful buttons.
T-shirt-top from an old T-shirt with your own hands
It is very easy to make a T-shirt from an old T-shirt, the sleeves of which can be used to decorate the neck and front. You can cut the sleeves along the seam and process the cuts, or you can deepen the armhole line.
The neck is either left as it is, or deepened, changing its shape at will. The bottom of the product can be left the same, but if the thing seems long, it is easy to shorten it, and at the same time decorate it to your taste.
With sufficient length and width, the shirt can be cut into long strips, which are then braided and secured with a few stitches along the bottom line so that the weaving does not unravel. Short and small T-shirts can be enlarged with symmetrical cuts. Usually, T-shirts with many cutouts are worn in a second layer over a tight-fitting T-shirt in a contrasting color.
