How to Make a Tank Top | SEWING TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS
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- Learn how to sew a tank top in this simple sewing tutorial for beginners. Just some basic sewing skills and a yard and half of fabric are all you need to start making your own DIY wardrobe.
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How to Sew a Tank Top Supplies
1.5 yards cotton, linen, or linen/cotton blend
Matching, or coordinating, thread
How to Sew a Tank Top Sewing Tutorial for Beginners Instructions
Create a pattern
Draft a pattern by tracing around a tank top you already have that fits well. I chose to use a striped linen tank that I have been wearing all summer long.
The front and back pieces of your tank will essentially be the exact same size/shape. The only difference is the front neckline will plunge quite a bit lower than the back.
On my tank I added an opening in the back and a button loop/button. However, I have been wearing a tank this shape all summer long and I've never unbuttoned it. It goes on just fine without it. I like the detail it adds, but it is totally fine if you just want to omit it and make the tank straight across the back. Honestly, I will probably do this next time just because it will be so much easier/faster to make.
Make a master pattern copy
Cut the first draft out on a piece of fabric you don't really care if you mess up. This way you can make sure the shape is right before you go hacking into expensive linen. Copy the pattern pieces you made onto another piece of fabric you don't care about. I used an old sheet.
The reason for this is, you're going to make the first draft to make sure the shape is right. But, if it is, you won't have another pattern piece to repeat the right-ness. If the first draft is a bit off, you can adjust from the "copy" you made. This sounds like a hole lot of rigamarole, I know, but once you get that perfect shape, you're going to want to save the master pattern copy so you can repeat repeat repeat.
You wanna know how many times I have made the mistake of not keeping a "master pattern" for the things I've created in my sewing career? A LOT. I should literally have a dress pattern for every size girls' dress from newborn through size 8/10. And, do I? No, I do not. Because I was too dang lazy to cut out the extra pattern piece. SMH. Learn from my mistakes, friends.
Add Darts
Darts are folds in the fabric that give a little more shape around curvy parts, such as the bust.
Again, optional. These make the piece a little more curvy, but the loose fit totally allows you to skip this step.
To make them, on one side of the front pattern piece, go down from the armpit about two inches and create a 3/4" fold. Taper the fold in so that it ends about 4" in from the side seam. (If this sounds like jibberish, make sure to watch the video above. Its way more clear in visual demonstration.)
Press it in place, and then sew it in place.
Sewing the darts will create a little area where the fabric sticks out a bit from the side of the front piece. Trim that area down so that you have nice straight lines.
Put the tank together
With right sides together, put the front piece on top of the back piece. Make sure the straps, armpit area, and side seams are all lined up.
Sew a 1/4" seam down both sides and at the top of each strap.
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That pipping is one of the greatest ideas!
Nice and easy. Like that u made a pattern for this tank top. 👏👏👏
I love that you made this tank the way you did!! I remember when I was a young wife and mother with little money, so I took my favorite top, turned her inside out and created my tops on the cheap!! I loved them so much that others thought I purchased them in the store! So, thank you for the memory and soooo glad your bringing it back into the forefront!
I’m glad you’re posting these beginners sewing videos! I’m so ridiculously stupid when it comes to sewing! Thanks for sharing!
I feel like patterns make it seem so complicated, but its really not!
Well I’ll definitely be learning a thing or too for sure! Keep them coming! Love the content on your channel!!
@@FarmhouseonBoone patterns really confuse me and discourage me from sewing anything. I can make elastic waist shirts no problem but shirts and buttons scare me lol. I really need more practice. I prefer working with yarn and crocheting.
I love how you just use your own brain and smarts for doing things like cooking and sewing. I think most of us have gotten so used to reading recipes and instructions that we have forgotten how to be inventive and creative problem solvers. Thanks for the reminder whether intentional or unintentional.
I guess that is my M.O. but I never really thought of it that way. I love the way you put that!
Wow, I really appreciate the skill of not using any pins. Easier on the hands also. Well done.
Gotta love a girl who irons on the floor! 😊
Haha yeah! I don't even own an ironing board.
@@FarmhouseonBoone not necessary unless you sew very often. otherwise use some folded towels to do ironing for lots of laundry that needs it.
please follow me on my channel too. I do lots of cute diy mostly sewing for now but I love woodworking and projects for children (mine mostly).
I KNEW it had to be hand made in the shiplap video and I was like "huh, i hope she teaches me how to make that ". Lol thanks, you're great! God bless!
Thanks so much! 😊
Lisa, I am 69 years old and started sewing at my mother's knees. I quilt..but have always struggled with clothing. You make things so simple and relaxed. Please keep making your videos. We are never to old to learn.
Thank you Judy!
You have a way of explaining it so that it isn't intimidating to try it for ourselves! Love the hair girl!
Thanks Susan! That's my goal, to make it seem doable for anyone. Because I really believe it is!
Great easy to follow video! And I liked the music too! I am saving so much money making my own clothes from all the fabric I have collected!
Hi Lisa, Thank you for this video. I am a beginner at sewing and I found your sewing videos very informative and helpful. But most of all you actually make it look like it is possible for anyone to sew. What I mean is that when I look at the huge amount of information online it all seems very overwhelming. And there's so much of 'you need this and that tool' and I see all of this equipment including fancy expensive sewing machines. But your simple tutorial shows that none of that is needed! I am attempting to make my own tank top following your video and so far so good! I know you're a busy lady but I would love to see more sewing tutorials from you.
I've started designing my own clothes, following in the footsteps of my dad. I've been doing all the designs online, but now I have to MAKE them. One small problem...I can't sew to save my life. Your video helped me SO MUCH and now I'll be opening my online store in a month and have already got a pre order. Thank you so much!
You made each step seem so easy. I have ALWAYS had a difficult time creating one of these tank/camies. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent. I have lots of fabric to use to create lots of different colored camies . Oh, I am embarrassed to admit that I have been sewing for 60 years (I'm 68) and I could never make this one piece. Now I know I can.
I’m so happy to hear it! You can totally do it!
I’m brand new to sewing and I love this video! I find patterns are a little too complicated for me so I really like the idea of creating my own. Thanks for sharing !
This is literally the best tutorial I've seen so far on putting a top together! I love how you showed every step of the way; it's given me the confidence to try a tank top again. ❤❤ Thank you
Love that style of tank and I love them for all kinds of layering. Thank you for showing us how! 😊
I love how you did this without pinning. That’s my sewing method too. I call it cave woman style 🤣 and it makes sewing more fun!
Yes! Sewing is more fun when you throw out the rules!
Love it so much Lisa! I love sewing when I get the chance. I haven’t made something for myself in the longest time. I think I better go for it! Thanks for showing us how to do fun stuff!
Thank you Lisa! You rock! Much love for your awesome videos! 😘❤️🙏🏻
Very helpful!! Thank you
You literally just changed my life with that copying patterns onto sheets method. I have a ton of paper patterns that are so hard to store, so this is a brilliant alternative!
Thank you! I definitely want to try this. Thanks for making it so simple!
Thank you for sharing! I don't know how to sew but have always wanted to learn. Your tutorials will help... keep them coming please!
Hana K. If you want to learn, please don’t give up! Sewing is such a rewarding and economical hobby. I’m a seamstress and I can’t tell you ALL the different ways sewing has saved me 💰 and made me feel better about myself. I can fix practically anything!
Great video I love how fast it was!!
Love the tank and your haircut!! I use freezer paper for my patterns. It lasts so much longer than the tissue pattern paper. I can write on it, so I'll remember what each thing is down the road. ;)
I love the fabric. I'm looking forward to trying this.
So helpful! Thanks. Love the long 1 in strips idea
Love that extra bit to make a clean edge.. brilliant!
I love that top on you. It is so flattering. And there is no way that you carried 5 children. Lol. You look amazing!! You look like a model. Thank you for the tutorial. I love the way you use thrifted fabrics and make your own patterns. I was looking at patterns to buy one and it was almost $10.00 for a child's dress pattern. I am going to try your way. Thank you so much. Btw..I loved those little bare feet in the video.
Haha the kiddos are always close by! 😊Thank you so much!
Great tutorial! I have a long waist too, that’s why making my own clothes is so wonderful. Can’t wait to try this method! Your hair is gorgeous! 🙌🏻
OMG thank you , you make me think I really can do it. love all the work you put into your beautiful videos. I am so grateful for you . You are such an inspiration.
Sandra Derry Thank you so much!
Such a simple method! Thanks! I can't wait to try this when summer rolls round here in Australia :)
You make sewing look so easy. My daughter and I are going to attempt this for her home ec homeschool class.
This vid makes me nostalgic. I used to sew as a teen. I inherited a sewing machine from my grandma and would lovw to rediscover my love for it. I have a great teacher... my mom... but this vids make u a great teacher too. Such a neat sewing! Keep them coming!
Thanks so much Leyda! You will love it, and its great that you have someone nearby to help troubleshoot.
Great idea! You make it look so easy too!
Your videos just keep getting better and better. Cant wait for the next one.
Too sweet! Thanks so much!
LISA, BEAUTIFUL TANK TOPS. THANK YOU FOR THE TIP OF THE BINDING, CUTTING, PRESSING, AND SEWING. BRILLIANT..... LOVE THE DO .... 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 CHRISTINA
Oh my, I adore sewing and I wish I had more time to do it....
This is awesome. Thank you! I have so much trouble finding clothes I like that fit right. I hold on to old ratty clothes because I like the way they fit. I thought I should just make my own based off the old ones I've kept. This is super helpful. I can't wait to go pick out some fabric.
Great, good luck. I am sure it'll turn out great 😊
It's really cute! I'm differently going to try this top. Thank you for sharing!
I simply adore your haircut here!
This was helpful thanks, never tried the lining for the armholes before it was much neater this time. I made mine a bit more trapezoid like and left slits at the sides to give it some zest lol.
Thank you SO much for this video. I'm scared to death to sew much of anything. Thank you for showing me it doesn't have to be complicated.
I will definitely try making one, you are very talented!!
You new hair cut really suits you! So cute! Maybe some day I will be brave and try to use my sewing machine again....maybe.
Thank you for this tutorial! Now I just need to learn how to sew.
I loved watching this tutorial! I went to fashion design school when I was younger, and sewing has always felt therapeutic for me. This video really made me realize how much I miss sewing, and drafting patterns, etc.
I’ve been loving ALL of your videos lately, keep up the awesome content!
Xoxo
Sarah Nicole
Hi Sarah,
Thank you! I sure will! :)
You're so good! My mom is a expert seamstress back in the and so I learned a few things but have not used a sewing machine since I left Jamaica! I hope it's like riding a bike. I will be a SHAM by the end of the month and I want to sew my own dresses for church. I have a maxi dress that I will use...thank you for posting!
You can do it!! And congrats on SAHMotherhood. So exciting!
Thankyou for inspiring is all with all you do! God bless you and your family!
Thank you so much!
Also you look fantastic for having 5 kids! I love the tank fabric you are wearing in the beginning and ending.
Thank you so much!
Super cute who knew it was so easy.
LOVE your channel ♥️😀 You are the next Joanna Gaines.
It makes me more confidence to cut the fabric from my old tank. Will try with sleeve though. This kind of tutorial inspires me to create a youtube to help other women in my country to be more confidence on creating something great from home. Thank you from village of butterfly pea flower garden in around Prambanan Temple, Jogjakarta.
Bummer! I was hoping for a pattern for the one you are wearing. I’ve been looking for a pattern that will work on non-stretch fabric, just like the one you are wearing in the video! What I love about is the arm opening size! It is discreet!
I loved this video, And it is so precious You using your floor as an Ironing board, Keeping it real. Tfs. Have a sweet day.
Haha! A lot of people give me trouble about that, but its what I've always done. :)
What a Super idea! ☺ Brilliant! Love it! ❤ Awesome tanks Lisa.....they are so organic looking! 🍃 Thx 4 sharing.😊
Thank you!
Beautiful job Lisa, I love it!!!!
Thanks Donna!
Great video!!
So cute, Lisa! Love, love it.
Thanks Abby!
Sounds easy enough. Love the shorter hair
Love this! Thank you
Wow, you make it sound so simple that even I could do it. I have been looking for some tanks anyway!!!
Definitely try it! :)
Great video. I think I can do this now.
I love this! It has made me want to dive into sewing. I've been intimidated by it but it's something I need to do! I love your hair! I have a jar of cucumbers fermenting on my counter thanks to your video! :) also bought some flip diapers to cloth diaper our baby! ❤️❤️ Love your videos keep them coming! :)
Aww yay! Thank you!
Beautiful job Lisa!
Thank you!
Ironing directly on your hardwood floors... Daring :P Loved this tutorial! It makes it look easy
love it thank you so much
Please do more beginner videos! I just purchased my first sewing machine and are looking to see clothes for my son and I!
You're so talented! Looks great! Loved the music in this video too!
00GamFam00 Thanks for noticing that! This is the first page for music, and it wasn’t cheap. I just loved it!
Love!!!!!!😍
Awesome video and I LOVE your haircut!
Thank you so much!
A girl of sooo many talents! Great tutorial! I love that vintage floral sheet that you used. And again, your hair is adorable! ♥
Keri's Corner Thank you so much my friend!
Super super cuuute!
Hi, Lisa. This is Jalika. Love the idea. Once, I have my sewing machine. I'm going to try this way to sew some tank tops. Thanks again. God bless you and your family.
Thank Jalika!
I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!
Thank you!
Thank you - you have great content.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for sharing lovely video
Thanks for watching! :)
Lovely tank I have just started sewing clothes so I do love the idea of copying a pattern from our own clothes
Thank you!
Sew cute! 🌸
Great video!!! You are so talented!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful video!
Thank you so much!
Look at you! You look stunning, so thin and your hair I just love
Thank you!😊
Love it...will try it..so cute
Thank you!
Thank you for this!! I can’t wait to make my own. I’m in desperate need of shirts! Also I love your hair cut!! It’s exactly how I wanted mine when I was pregnant, but it ended up way shorter than that 😳 so now I’m thinking of cutting my hair myself too. Too many times I’ve been given a cut I didn’t choose. But I love your inspiration to make things myself. I’ve made dresses and skirts and one top and I should do this more. I’ve been away from sewing for a while and I need to get back into it. Thanks so much!
Honestly, I showed my stylist a cut below the shoulders and she gave me this. I do love it, but definitely way shorter than I was expecting. 😬
Farmhouse on Boone Why do they do that?! I showed my stylist a cut *just* off the shoulders, just a straight cut. I ended up with a bob so short I couldn’t even put the sides back in a half ponytail. I was due to have my daughter in two months and I didn’t feel pretty at all. I failed to mention I am naturally curly... just imagine a chin length bob and then imagine it curly. It actually looked the best curly, but was even shorter of course! My daughter will be 14 months old this month and my hair has grown slower than ever before, even with lots of vitamins. It’s about two and a half inches below my shoulders. Maybe it’s because I’m 34 now 🤷🏼♀️ but my hair used to grow really fast. I think Im going to grow it to my elbows and just keep it trimmed.
I've been looking for this type of tank in the stores, but haven't been able to find any in cotton (or linen) at a reasonable price. May just have to pull my machine out of the closet and make my own. Thanks, Lisa.
It's really nice, l love to sew my own clothes I'm going to try to make it thanks for the tutorial ,love your videos😍
That's awesome Catalina! I bet you know ore about it than me. I just sew basic clothes, but I do love to do it!
Farmhouse on Boone l love the pajamas you did for your little girls and you made the patterns so simple that's why l love your tutorials 😊
Oh my god! i love your channel and I'm going to subscribe it. 😍
I’m dying!!!!! I have the same target tank and when I got it I thought about replicating it!!!! Thank you Lisa!!!!
Also, can you mention what type of stitch you used? I have a similar brother machine ❤️
No way! Do you really?! I guess this perfect shape tank just begs to be copied. I just used a regular straight stitch, and then I serged the seams which I totally forgot to mention.
You make it looks so easy. I can do many things, but sewing isn't one of them.
Cute. My summer wardrobe is mostly dresses like this. I just put snaps on the shoulders to nurse.
I need to do that! I just never wear dresses while nursing, but I would like to.
Great!!! Thanks :-D
These are lovely Lisa. I love your style. I’m off up the thrift shops here in the deep South West of the UK in search of some pretty fabric. 🌟
Thanks Karina! Hope you find some great fabrics. 😊
Well done, I will have a go at that :-)
I like your new hair style!
Thank you so much!
Hair looks great! Xo
You could always sew the bottom of the original tank you made and turn it into a bag.
That's be cute!
Please more adult clothing tutorials. I love them
Great haircut!
Thanks!
When she says she is not expert and she did like a professional fashion designer 🤣🤣🤣😱🥰