I HAD TO MAKE A PATTERN! | Sewing A Short Sleeve T-Shirt With A Pocket

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2 ай бұрын

So today I thought I'd attempt sewing a short sleeve t-shirt with a pocket, and somehow end up having to make a sewing pattern, which was definitely a struggle! And although this sewing adventure didn't particularly pan out, I feel like I learn a lot about sewing a t-shirt, patterns and how fabrics affect the actual fit of a garment. I think next time I sew some sort of clothing, I'm 100% going to opt for a stretchy fabric! I feel like if this short sleeve t-shirt was sewn with a stretchy fabric exactly how I did it, it would have fit me, it still wouldn't have looked good but at least I would have been able to wear it! Furthermore, I also learnt that sewing pockets is a little trickier than I originally thought! But let me know what your thoughts were on my first ever attempt at sewing a short sleeve t-shirt with a pocket! And if you have any sewing advice or tips or tricks, then feel free to leave them in the comments too!
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@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Well.....I tried 😅😅

@poppletop8331 2 ай бұрын

You did try, bless ya. It would make a trendy dress for a 6yr old if you put a zip at the back and made a contrasting belt to match the pocket as well. 😊

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

@poppletop8331 Haha 😅😅

@friendlymonkey2003 2 ай бұрын

Pleased you're finally on the mend again Ant 👍😃 Think maybe get an easy pattern like a cushion and then work up to a bigger things until you're sewing clothes but as always a good try love 👏🤗🥰🥰

@fikanera838 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear you're feeling better! Don't waste all your hard work, especially the lovely pocket. Cut the body parts into two rectangles & use them for your tote bag. The little pocket is perfect for a bus ticket. I love the fabric too! 🩵🍄🩵🍄🩵

@lynneewer1500 2 ай бұрын

Anthony my darling, dear boy…… you forgot to cut extra for a seam allowance. Always cut an extra 1-2cm more (wider) than you need so that you can sew the seam. That will solve your sizing issues. When you sew things together you can’t beat using pins to keep it all together. That should help with where to stop and start as you NEVER pin where you don’t need to sew. The front of a T-shirt is usually cut differently at the neck - a bit of a deeper semi circle to fit your head through and fit the fabric to sit better. Also if you use stretchy “T-shirt” material you will need to change the foot on your sewing machine. Check your manual to find the right one for stretch fabric. I think it’s usually the clear plastic one but your machine manual will tell you which to use. Other than those little beginner’s mistakes you did a great job and I AM SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU!!!!! A good way to learn how something is put together is to unpick it carefully and put it back together. You can see how the fabric is different on the inside and how the thing is hemmed and cut. Also sometimes you can even see how big the seam allowance was. Make it something old in case you can’t put it back together properly. For your next project I suggest a tote bag similar to a library bag for books. It’s like a pillow case with handles. Use some of your mushroom fabric. I think it would look great. And you can add one (or all) of the rejected pockets from this T-shirt project onto the tote. You are doing great with your sewing adventures. Keep up the good work. Don’t worry about mistakes along the way. This is how we learn in anything we do. Celebratory hugs coming your way 🥳🥳🥳🫂🫂🫂❤️❤️❤️

@bellabella9918 2 ай бұрын

Laughing thro tears here. 10/10 for effort Ant. U have become a bit of a whiz on that machine.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Haha I'm getting slightly better! 😆😆

@deborahjeanfancy 2 ай бұрын

oh Anthony! I wish you would take a sewing class! wrong fabric, and even experts like me use PATTERNS! and when you cut it out no seam allowance! no wonder it didn't fit! I just think a class would be so HELPFUL to you if you really want to sew things. I love your videos, and I want you to be successful

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Oh unfortunately I don't have time for that, working full time and making videos pretty much takes all my time up 😅

@montialarson Ай бұрын

You did much better than most of us viewers would have done lol. 😅😊

@AnthonyCrammen Ай бұрын

😅😅

@Meowgismom 2 ай бұрын

Practice makes perfect! You’re getting better.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@gemPootlebeetle 2 ай бұрын

I feel your struggle. I remember the day I realised I could unpick the item I was trying to recreate to be my pattern. Love that fabric. Love the organic way you go about doing things. Learn as you go is my favorite method as well ❤❤❤

@martivanhoy28 2 ай бұрын

Not to bad for your first T-shirt. Keep practicing, you'll get it! Have a great weekend Ant!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks Marti! 😊 Hope you have a great weekend too! 😁😁

@vincentb5391 2 ай бұрын

Even if it didn't fit it was really cute! You did well! A tote bag might be a fun one since it's simple but has a lot of techniques that you can practice during making it Advice! The scoop on the front of the collar should be lower than the back, or else it might choke a bit. We never use math for our clothing making and sewing! Just practice and writing down measurements and comparing to make sure each piece is the same. Hem when the pieces are together, that ensures that the hem looks clean and matches up properly, so you did that right! If you have a shirt that's falling apart or can't be worn for some reason, stitch rip it! Then you've got a pattern you can use for making more. Don't forget to leave hem allowance! You added the sleeves at the right time! lining the whole thing up and securing it in place inside out is the best way. It's hard to describe so I hope that's clear. Always sew pockets and other details on before attaching the two sides of the shirt. If you're using a fabric that has no stretch, it's best to size up a couple sizes. You can always open the sides of this one and add stretchy panels on the sides too if you want to wear it. Hope this helps! You're doing great!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks Vincent and thanks for the tips! 😁😁

@lucywright4135 2 ай бұрын

But the colour and design are 🔥🔥🔥

@schlieffenska 2 ай бұрын

You didn't add seam allowance, and even cotton won't work for a tshirt, as a tshirt needs to stretch. Keep trying! Sewing is hard, but rewarding. You did great! We all start out with our projects going wonky like that. It's part of the learning process.

@alicedowntherabbithole4226 2 ай бұрын

Omg I see the sewing machine I'm excited!!!! Edit: oh someone forgot seam allowance I'm not saying who tho lol . But it looked cute

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Haha I think that might of been me 🙈🙈🤣🤣

@cblaney3931 2 ай бұрын

Anthony, you took on a superbly difficult challenge with sleeves, and a pocket, so you need to give yourself some grace here. If you've ever watched The Sewing Bee, even some of those fail on sleeves. And as for the maths and patterns involved with sewing - I've learnt to just follow the instructions and never question them. It is a form of witchcraft that makes no sense until the last second. Having said that, I gave up sewing about 40 years ago (I was VERY VERY VERY young), when I decided not to dabble in said witchcraft lol I giggled when you said you'd been unwell, but were feeling better now, thank you for asking, as I expected the words 'no one asked' to pop up on the screen lol

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks! 😁 Oh I've still got a lot to learn! But I'm enjoying the process so far 😁😁

@cblaney3931 2 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyCrammen That's the main thing :)

@carlycharlesworth1497 2 ай бұрын

Sweetie, you were so, so close to understanding what you needed to do. Seam allowance, it's generally a great idea to allow for one when you are making anything sewn by hand or machine. For everything you make in fabric, always allow 1 or 2 cm extra material around the outside of the item your making, so you have something to sew on. I have to say tho that you did really well for someone who just looked at an existing t-shirt and tried to copy it! It's impressive that your t-shirt was as good as it was. Btw I love that material and the black version too. Have a great weekend Ant, glad you're feeling somewhat better.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks Carly! 😊 I feel like I'm slowly getting better 😅😅 And thank you, hope you have a great weekend too! 😊😊

@thewaalers8504 2 ай бұрын

You are a hero excellent effort. Seem Allowances and supper forgiving fabric. Thrift a shirt that fits and take apart and use that as a pattern. Or just keep at it I love watching!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thank you! 😊😊

@gothiccharms 2 ай бұрын

YES!! I was going to suggest a tote bag to start, get your basics down. Then make a tote bag with a divider in it (so it's a 2 pocket bag) and make a hanging pocket in the tote bag. Just gradually start making things difficult. You made the pillow and did a good job. Tote bags are generally easy to make but will seem intimidating at first. Cut out two rectangles, hem the ends of those pieces. Cut out a handle and sew the two sides together - but make sure that you make it wide enough that you will be able to turn it right side out! A dowel comes in handy for turning the handle right side out. Then play the handle where you want them to be (you can actually do this before you hem the bag ends and sew it at one time. Once you have the handle(s) sewn on all that's left is sewing the two pieces together. Tada - a bag! Make it harder then and put a divider in, small pocket on the inside, maybe a pocket on the outside! You can do this Anthony! :D

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Think I'll be giving a tote bag a go next, we'll see what I end up with though 😅😅 I'm definitely learning a lot more as I go though! 😁😁

@kingmerry10 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ant, thanks for another fun installment of 'Sewing Machine Adventures'! Just look at your progress - can you imagine old textile-hating Ant trying this out? Maybe the t-shirt could go in your avant-garde 'clothes to be seen and not worn' collection? 😆😆

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah no problem! 😁😁 Haha I know right?! I've come along way! Next thing you'll know I'll be baking well 🤣🤣 Well I didn't want to get rid of it so it's hanging on the studio wall, still proud of it even though it's ugly 😆😆

@kingmerry10 2 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyCrammen You should definitely be proud of your work, especially as there wasn't a glue-gun in sight!! Fingers crossed for your imminent baking success! Hope you're having a great weekend so far - is the sewing machine making another appearance?

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

@kingmerry10 😁😁 Oh I can only hope 😅😅 And I am indeed, no sewing this weekend but got lots of editing to do. Hope you have a great weekend too! 😁😁

@heidiroush5448 2 ай бұрын

I think that you did a great job! If that had been a stretchy fabric, I think it would have fit.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks Heidi! Yeah my fabric was a terrible choice, need stretchy all the way! 😆😆

@EnnyLuxx 2 ай бұрын

Hey Anthony! You just sew the highest point of the sleeve to the top of where the shirt seams meet. Then sew around it and then make a seam under the arm. It takes time and practice so don't stress. Also wrong material for the T- Shirt. You need stretchy cotton or something similar. Good job! 🌟

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

You know what! I just looked at one of my normal t shirts and yes it does have a seem at the bottom, I never ever knew that!! 😅😅 No wonder I got so confused 🤣🤣

@EmmaCarinaG 2 ай бұрын

You're brave, sewing machines terrify me 🤣 shame that that the tee didn't work out, but I'm sure you'll get there!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Haha they used to terrify me too! Definitely feel more confident, might take me a year but I will get amazing at it 😆😆

@dianezavitz2895 2 ай бұрын

Considering you didn't know wtf you were doing it turned out, sort of, what you did was definitely creative. The neckline, if you notice on a T-shirt the front has a lower neckline.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😅😅

@ritawilbur6128 2 ай бұрын

Hey, you remembered to sew it right sides together! Can't tell you how many times I've forgotten to do that meself. When I was young, I sewed quite a bit of my clothes, but I was terrible at fitting, so I made very loose dresses, things like that. But it was always amazing to see how you can turn a two-dimensional flat piece of fabric, into something that fits the contours of a three-dimensional body. Pants especially! Or trousers, as you'd say in the UK. By the way, if you ever decide to finally BUY a pattern, it will have step by step instructions!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Haha! Oh well I am thinking about buying a pattern book and see if that helps me understand things more, might use one for another episode and see if I do a tiny bit better 😅😅

@angelaspurway1423 2 ай бұрын

I think you have done outstanding with these. I am including my posh voice with this comment as it very rarely comes out but think this post deserved it included 😊 Great work hun xc

@angelaspurway1423 2 ай бұрын

Sorry this was meant to be on your video of the bird house table decoration etc. However I think you've done well making this t Shirt 👕 I admit to talking to the screen and saying you forgot to add on for the hems but good on yous for trying ❤❤

@janetherazo7893 2 ай бұрын

Yes 👍🥰🙏👍🇨🇴🥳 lo intentaste es lo q importar ..atreverce felicito tu riesgo para cosas buenas animo 🙋‍♀️👍🙋👏👏👏👏

@truejaneysue8269 2 ай бұрын

I like the colors of that fabric😍. Your reveal at the end was awesome😂❣️ Great video, and I look forward to your future endeavors❤.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks! 😁😁

@michelelategan4951 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ant. I think you should make a book bag next. Really had a laugh at this. It reminded me of trying to knit a jersey for my baby. Somehow, the one sleeve ended up long and thin and the other short and fat!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😆😆

@Lsurah 2 ай бұрын

too bad it didnt fit, it would have been cute! here are my 'tips' : If you're going to use a shirt as a pattern, cut your patterns bigger.. you have to allow for the stitching part, and the stretch youre losing, a solid 3-4cm wider all the way around. you did the sleeve bit kind of right, its easier if you put the sleeve tube inside the shirt with the edges together and sew it. considering you figured it out without a real store bought pattern I think you'd make a great seamstress someday!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thank you! 😊😊

@coletteduran457 2 ай бұрын

Well! Such a brave and bold effort! Good job! My 2 cents: if you want to try a t-shirt again, it helps to take the the original one completely apart to get the pieces right. Note: The front piece is not the same as the back. Then (and this is a big one) when you cut, cut it a cm or two bigger all the way around. I'm American so that's 1/2". That way it won't sew down a size. Stretchy fabric is a must for a T. Next project? I agree with @gothiccharms - tote bag. Keep up the good work!

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Ah thank you! 😊😊 Oh I never knew the back and front were different! I'm definitely learning a lot as I go! 😅😅

@kimberlywebb2257 2 ай бұрын

Fold material and place your sleeve from shirt on the fold then cut it out. Fold is the edge that don't have seam top. lol.... I would buy my kids a suit then if they liked it I would make me a pattern by laying it out kinda like your doing, but I used the material folded method to reduce sewing.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

I still have no idea 🙈🙈

@kimberlywebb2257 2 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyCrammen also you should add for seam allowance 🙊

@damilola98 2 ай бұрын

Please do a video following a Micarah Tewers tutorial😭I'm so ready for the chaos🤣

@jamie7795 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you're getting the hang of it! I feel like actual sewing is a small part of making clothes, as there's choosing fabric, patterns, etc. What about shorts with drawstring for one of the episodes?

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Oh 100%! Definitely a lot more than just the sewing! And that could be fun! Think I'm going to try a bag next then possibly give shorts a go! 😅

@alexiscrazycrafter5558 2 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing LOL it looks like a nurse jacket. I would love to see you buy a pattern and work from that. But all in all good job Ant

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😆😆 oh I've been looking at some pattern books! 😁😁

@WaverleyWanderer 2 ай бұрын

You just need a little friend that it fits. As long as they are not Mycophobic or Tyrkouphobic. If they are and it makes them sweat a lot the the ventilation holes will come in very handy.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Exactly!! 😆😆

@jenniepadgett4254 2 ай бұрын

Great effort. Loved the colors.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@edward3dofficial 2 ай бұрын

Video drops - Zendaya’s stylist immediately calls to borrow the mushroom T-shirt for the Met Gala.

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@TheCraftyWitchUK 2 ай бұрын

I love watching the process you go through as you figure it out, and each time you get a little win it gives me a little dopamine hit too 😁

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Oh I wasn't going to give up, even though I knew it was going to look rough 😅😅

@miasgirls3778 2 ай бұрын

😊♥️🥰

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@TheCraftyWitchUK 2 ай бұрын

Will it fit your mannequin? At least then you can display it 💜

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

Oh I've hung it up in the studio (slightly out of view) because although it doesn't look great I'm still quite proud of it 😅😅

@mydanshi9683 2 ай бұрын

Errrr, lovely fabric though. You’ll be able to use it for something else 😁

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

😅😅

@fern5142 2 ай бұрын

You forgot seam allowance 😭

@AnthonyCrammen 2 ай бұрын

I did indeed 🙈🙈😭😭

@fern5142 2 ай бұрын

You should buy yourself a simple pattern easy to follow and really simple to construct

@Kreepykrafts Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 sleeves are the absolute worst!

@AnthonyCrammen Ай бұрын

Oh 100% 🤣🤣