Today I'd like to show you a simple quick tee! I've seen them in every store, it's a simple knit tee that uses a single pattern piece. You can draft it super easily from a t-shirt you already own and in about 45 minutes you'll have a cute and simple tee that you can wear alone or layer.
You'll need:
approx 1 yard knit fabric, depending on your size
a twin needle
polyester thread
Make your pattern:Lay down a well fitting t-shirt on the fold. Trace a simple shape that includes just a curve at the armpit area. It'll look like your shirt has sleeves, but with less work!
Sew (or serge) one shoulder seam together, RIGHT sides facing.
Press over the neckline about 3/8" and hem using your twin needle.
You can use Make It and Love It's suggestion like I did and wind two bobbins and load one in your bobbin case and one with your thread spool, who has two spools of the same thread anyway? right?
front using twin needle
back using twin needle
Sew (or serge) remaining shoulder seam.Hem both sleeves the same as how you did the neckline.
Place shirt RIGHT sides facing. Sew (or serge) down each side seam.
Hem bottom if desired.
That's it! There are tons of variations on this same style. It would be super cute to add some rows of shirring at the bottom too! If you've sewn anything using knits go ahead and add it to our flickr pool!
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This looks so brilliant, and easy too! On my 'to make eventually' list for sure.
ReplyDeletelove it! I will have to try this out, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe twin needle stitch looks really good! I always fear sewing jersey but yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteWHOA! Definitely need to try this! You tee (and you too!) is so super cute! :D
ReplyDeleteI really need to try this If I can ever find some cute knit! Thanks for the tips :)
ReplyDeleteAnna,
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Thanks for sharing. I never used my twin needle, I am going to have to try it.
Thanks
Vanessa
I'm taking inspiration and getting over my fear of knits - I bought some cheap jersey (that I won't mind making a mess of!), have worked out how to do straight stretch stitch on my machine (I've only had it 25 years before getting round to that!) and dug out the twin needle. And it all works!! I could be a convert!!
ReplyDeleteoh i love it, and it looks so manageable, even for a knit-newbie like me! wish i had a twin needle on hand so i could make this tonight!!
ReplyDeleteit looks great on you!
You are the best partner in crime :P Love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteLove how simple you made that. Just so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteyou look super cute in your new tee. i love the yellow stripes! pinned!
ReplyDeletethat looks AWESOME and EASY, Anna! now I need to research and see if my JUKI will use a twin needle or not. hmmm. thanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteeasy peasy and so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial! Thank you
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That looks great and it looks so easy... I think I will have to give it a go! Thank you!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe tee looks great! I've never used a twin needle. I'm super intrigued and now I feel like I need to get one and try it out! So it can basically take the place of needing a serger to sew knits properly. Why didn't I know about this! :)
ReplyDeleteI totally have to try this after I get a twin needle. :)
ReplyDeleteYou make it look SO easy, I'm going to definitely try this -- I just added some cute knits to my fabric wishlist!!! Thank you Anna!
ReplyDeleteLove the 80s vibe of this shirt! I haven't seen twin needles for knits...I need to look out for some. :)
ReplyDelete'Ditto' what Libby said but I'll have to purchase a twin needle first and look up my machine instructions.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Robyn
So cute Anna, you look great in the tee....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! I never knew how to use the twin needle with only one spool holder thingie (I think that's the professional term) the bobbin idea is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI also LOVE the no sleeves sleeves...thanks again, I can't wait to start sewing in the morning, this will be my first project I take on for the day!
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ReplyDeleteI actually used your tutorial to make a shirt with cotton fabric (a vintage sheet), and it totally worked out! So cute and easy, can't wait to make it in knit.
ReplyDelete(I don't have a twin needle, but I did a rolled hem on the neckline and topstiched the bottom hem.)
Thanks so much for this! I've been keeping/hoarding a worn-out long-sleeve shirt with hopes of using it as a pattern! Your instructions are so clear and simple! Yours is so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab idea, and so simple to do too! Eyes up that striped jersey she bought a while back...
ReplyDeleteOkay, you've convinced me. I have to get my butt in gear and try out some knit shirt making!
ReplyDeletenice using double needles...Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have a twin needle but it's not for knits and I'm having a hard time finding one for knits? Where did you get yours? I've tried all the usual places (Joann's, Hancock etc.) I managed to find fabric for 95 cents a yard to make this shirt! Can't beat it and can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteYour t-shirt looks awesome! Great tutorial and thanks for the link. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna! Finally had a chance to try this out, and I'm so happy to say that your tutorial was fabulous and I know have a cute little knit shirt! I'm so amazed that I was able to sew with knits, AND make something that fits and that I'll actually wear! Thanks for helping me get over my fear of knits!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am definitely trying the twin needle idea. When I checked the hems of a few t-shirts, they were sewn with a double top-stitching.
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