13 Basic Shirts and shawls Sewing Projects with Step-by-step Tutorials
Tutorial: Basic Tank Top (how to pattern and sew)
This tutorial will walk you through how to make a sewing pattern for a basic tank top based on your own personal measurements. This is nothing fancy, it’s just a great way to get started gaining some confidence as you start making your own sewing patterns. Follow the steps below…
Tutorial: Easy Basic No-Sleeve T-shirt (pattern and sewing tutorial)
If you’re ready to start making your own custom sewing patterns, a basic T-shirt is a great place to start. Because sleeves are one of the most difficult parts of pattern-making, this beginner tutorial leaves that part out by combining a dropped sleeve to the bodice. I’ll walk you through…
Tutorial: Camisole with Knit Fabric (pattern and sewing tutorial)
Making your own clothes is not as difficult as you think. I’m the kind of person who wears a cami as an undershirt pretty much every day. Of course, that meant I needed to figure out how to sew my own. This tutorial will walk you through how to take…
Tutorial: DIY Reversible Bandeau
Bandeau tops are great for those extra hot summer days. I’ll show you how to make a basic elastic bandeau that is also reversible, so you can use two of your favorite fabrics. You can also use this tutorial to make a swimsuit top, making the reverse side of the…
Tutorial: Simple Jacket Using Only Rectangles
Use big rectangles of fabric to create a new loose jacket design. I’ll walk you through how to create your own jacket pattern based on your measurements, and how to sew everything together. I recommend creating your paper pattern first before cutting anything out (I’ll walk you through how to…
Tutorial: Wrap Tie Shirt with 1 Yard or Less
This tutorial will walk you through how to turn one yard of fabric into a cute wrap top. The shirt will be more-or-less shaped like a rectangle with ties to wrap in around the front and back of your body. I’ll show you how to make a basic neckline pattern,…
Tutorial: Easy Flowy Circle Shirt
You’ve heard of a circle skirt, but what about a circle shirt!? I decided to try to make one. I’ll walk you through my process below and show you how to create your own pattern that you can use to make your own full circle shirt with a belt. I…
Tutorial: Simple Sleeveless Shirt (how to make your own pattern)
Ready to make your own pattern for a sleeveless shirt? This tutorial will walk you through the step by step instructions for making a simple semi-fitted sleeveless shirt with a collar neckline. Use your sloper (a base pattern that matches your body measurements) and follow the step-by-step instructions below. This…
Tutorial: Unique Summer Shawl Using Fabric Scraps
Use those leftover rayon, chiffon, voile, and lightweight fabric scraps to make a new shawl that shows off your unique creativity. I’ll walk you through how to sew your scraps into a collage using durable seams that will turn your old scraps into something new. I recommend using a microtex…
Tutorial: Warm Fringed Shawl Using Fabric Scraps
This tutorial will walk you through how to use fabric scraps to create a fringed shawl. The fringe element will only work if you use woven fabric, so I recommend using flannel scraps to create a cozy shawl. You can make your shawl any size you want. I made this…
Tutorial: 1-Yard Summer Shawl
This tutorial will show you how to make a breezy summer shawl using only 1 yard of fabric. I used a transparent chiffon material for this, but anything lightweight will do, it doesn’t have to be see through. I’ll walk you through how to create French seams to reinforce the…
Tutorial: Easy Flannel Poncho with 1-Yard of Fabric
This is a super simple tutorial that will walk you through step-by-step how to make a basic poncho with only 1 yard of fabric. It works best with something cozy, such as flannel, but can be made with a wide variety of medium-weight fabrics. I included a free pattern you…
Tutorial: How to Make a Lightweight Scarf with Fabric Scraps
If you have any sheer or lightweight scraps sitting around from other projects, you can use them to create a truly unique summer scarf. Check out the pattern (below), arrange your scraps, and I’ll teach you how to sew them together step-by-step. I recommend using a microtex needle when sewing…
