New Free T-shirt Pattern: Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt (sizes S, M, L)
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Sewing Instructions for the Ladies Asymmetrical Hem Top:
(return to page 1 for pattern info and styling tips.)
Step 1. Print pattern, and assemble according to directions.
Print pattern, transfer end of side seam marking and assemble according to directions. Due to the asymmetrical hem, this is a fairly large pattern. To save ink and paper, I recommend printing the pattern once, cutting out the back pattern piece first and then trimming the pattern and cutting out the front piece.
IMPORTANT!!!: When cutting the second pattern piece, you must flip the fabric over! (Ex: Lay fabric face up and cut out back bodice, then flip fabric over so it is face down and cut out front bodice piece.) This will ensure your asymmetrical hem is on the correct side!
Step 2: Hemming the Neckline and Sleeves.
Fold the edge of the neckline and sleeve for the front and back bodice over 3/8 inch. (Use plenty of spray starch.) Sew the hem edge with a zig zag, stretch stitch or using a stretch double needle.
Step 3: Assembly:
Line up the shoulder seams and sew together using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Because my fabric was so stretch and thin, I opted to reinforce the shoulder seam with a bit of clear elastic. (It was 3/8 inch elastic that I cut in half. I just pinned the elastic on the edge of the fabric and sewed right over it.)
Line up the side seams and sew along the sides. Don’t forget to stop at the end of side seam mark for the long side. (I made this top twice, forgot both times and had to rip out the serged side seam!)
Using a straight stitch, sew past the end of side seam mark, by 1 inch. This is especially important if you are using a serger or zig zag stitch on the side seams. This straight stitch allows you to get a flat press on the hem transition.
Step 4: Hemming the bottom.
Fold the remaining side seam over 3/8 inch and bottom hem 1/2 inch. Use plenty of spray starch.
When you get to the bottom corner, just fold the edge in for a nice corner and pin.
Sew around the bottom and side with a zig zag or double needle.
That’s it, you’re done!
If you make one of these, be sure to tag me on facebook or Instagram!
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My favorite fabric shop for knits: Funkalicious Fabrics.
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My Sewing Machine: SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist
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My Serger: Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger or you can just use Pinking Shears
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I love my large ruler and large cutting mat, but you may prefer to start off with a smaller Cutting set
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Wonder clips (I didn’t use these in the post, but they are just awesome!
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Vaida says
Just what I have been looking for! Thanks for the pattern, so sweet of you!
Happy Easter from Lithuania
Shantel Jones says
I love it! Thanks for sharing :0)
notimefordiy.net says
Ooooh, thank you! I am so pinning this because I am gearing up to try my first project for something to wear for myself. Sewing clothes for my daughter is fun but this is calling my name!
Mel at Adventures of Mel says
Love this style. Definitely pinning so I can try making; this would be the perfect piece to add to my summer outfits. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week's issue.
Tracy King says
This is awesome!! I can't make it right now because I don't have enough fabric but I will make one as soon as I can get to the city to buy some. Thank you again for another awesome pattern and tutorial.
Katrina Sie says
Hi! This is really cool! Would I be able to make this out of non-stetch fabric and still be able to pull my head through? Thanks!
Jamie says
While the t-shirt is cut very generously, I think you would have issues getting your arms/shoulders through the middle part of the shirt. You could probably add a long zipper down the back and might need to add bust dart to make it work
~Jamie.
Sewing Shop says
Wow, this shirt is so easy to make! I love that you can wear it two ways, it's really cute when it's tied up 🙂 Thank you for making this tutorial.
I linked to it from my blog, follow this link if you want to see it: http://www.sewingshop.net/blog/t-shirt-with-asymmetrical-hem/