How to sew and draft this super EASY summer top WITHOUT shoulder seams (yep) - let's get sewing!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

A lot of your were asking for this tutorial in the previous video, and it just so happened it was already in the works, so I hope you enjoy and make a beautiful blouse for yourself! Happy Sewing!

[@shalocs1]

Thank you again.

[@judithdembowski149]

Wow. this is so wonderful!! I have just lost 170 pounds and need clothes. This is so wonderful. I have a room full of fabric, honest "FULL" of quilt fabric, I can make dresses from this, too. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

[@stormdancer0]

I just can't seem to get the hems (arms/neckline/waist) to come out right. It never seems to be even. Any hints?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@stormdancer0 iron it well before stitching, pin in place, use ruler to make sure they are even. If the problem is about. Doing a straight stitch line - use a chalk or heat erasable pen to mark where you should stitch.

[@amarisjoseph]

Can you do a video on tip for writing instructions

[@daleneswanepoel7586]

Feel so comfortable listening to you and taking your guidance. Your such a blessing...it goes far beyond sewing :)

[@iMeMyself60]

I hate making sleeves, collars and zippers so this one fits perfect 👌 for me! I hate complications in sewing. I always look for ways to make it simple and fast. BTW, you’re a good teacher. 👍

[@sulonusulo2042]

Me too😉i like simple sewing.

[@bperez9066]

I’m soooo glad I found your channel. Everyone else confused me so much! But you explain in a way where it just clicks! Thanks so much!

[@bunnydannels7591]

I made one today. It’s perfectly my style! I made longer sleeves, a longer body, and no gathers. It’s perfect! I took my time making it, and still had it finished in less than 1 hour. This is truly a wardrobe builder pattern. Thanks so much!

[@vivienlee610]

I absolutely love this pattern.. it saves all the hassle out of shoulder seam issues and it's so versatile. Such a good tutorial that I come back to ❤

[@mozanita]

I made 3 of them. Didn’t even do the split. Very easy to make and so comfortable to wear. Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You're so welcome!

[@dorenenagy564]

Thanks for posting. I'm learning a lot from you. How sweet your little girl is. Also will be binge-watching so expect a lot of posts. You have helped me so much. I told my sister last night I dreamed I made to tops and 3 dresses in a dream. She said she would expect delivery in the next week. lol Maybe someday. Stay safe, stay well.

[@kerryjones4070]

I am new to sewing but I have to say I love your videos, they are so informative and easy to follow. You have taken the scariness out of the process of drafting your own pattern and having a go at constructing a garment from start to finish - thank you

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I'm so glad that these videos help you! That's my aim and goal - to make it less scary, because it is a lot of fun as soon as you get into it and realize - it is just fabric and some measurements!

[@karin0963]

Agreed 100%

[@roshm.1241]

My firts time to really appreciate the teachings.,, esp for the beginner like me, u make it lil easy for me,im looking for this style 👏🥰

[@adeolaolagunju1]

I love how explanatory your videos are. You make being creative look so easy. love your work❤😢😅😊

[@tonicosio1]

Thanks!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much! Very appreciated!

[@martheseturner995]

I have recently gotten back to into sewing and wanted an easy top to make so I chose the floral one. It was the first time I drafted my own pattern. I am so happy with the result. Thank you so much. Watching from Melbourne, Australia.

[@cindybecker3596]

Thank you so much for these videos. I made this top tonight, great fit and with your video easy to make. I have only started sewing for myself again recently and have only ever used commercial patterns but I have always struggled getting a good fit and have been disappointed with my results never looking like the picture. You make sewing fun again, thank you 😀

[@l.a.w.79]

Love love love. I was going to try this, but your coaching is precisely what I need!!! Builds my confidence

[@juanitar.miller5210]

Thank you for your hem, neckline, back elastic and sleeve examples that help us that are “creativity challenged” to think of variations even we can create to a cute but simple top.😊👏🏻

[@debm460]

Amazing way to incorporate shoulder seams! Love this❤

[@veenapurohit9809]

Wow how beautifuly & very easy way The draft & the pattern shown . I AM IMPRESSED on your PERFECTION of drawing & sewing the top . Thank you. God Bless you.

[@SofaraStarfyre]

Love this! That bright floral looks fab on you!

[@maria.g5657]

Wow this video is perfect you made it way easier thankyou will be making this tomorrow with muslim fabric !

[@ilikethelanguelanguemyfafo2656]

oh how I love your easy to make clothes

[@mariannegouweleeuw971]

You have the absolutely BEST tutorials! Thanks for all that you do

[@talaparlour5400]

I love your thing you say :if I can do it you can do it too! Yeeeey I’m learning

[@camaliscorner]

As a beginner I made this, and it came out wonderfully well. Thank you for the clear tutorial.

[@arunamall9682]

I am pretty new to sewing and I love your tutorials, especially when you sew clothing.

[@pamiranashimkhanjada1206]

You're great Alisa. So useful video. When will you make another video on capsule wardrobe? Well,I'm waiting. Thank you..

[@kathleenbeccue3783]

I made it! But man, it was only easy-sh! I am a beginner and I, perhaps unwisely, chose a gauze fabric. I thought that I should avoid 'slippery' fabrics, but gauze was a little too shreddy. But I LEARNED SO MUCH and for that I am truly grateful. I wound up having to cut off the original bias-tape neckline (due to the shredding--plus I have a second hand sewing machine that sometimes doesn't make tight stitches), but then just made an interfacing neck and stitched it a bazillion times. I used a button to close the little keyhole in front and, not having elastic, let the arm holes flap, for now. Might do another button detail on the sleeves or add elastic later. I am very pleased with the outcome and feel greater confidence in my stitchery! Thank you!

[@karin0963]

I just love your channel. You explain everything so well, from taking measurements to fabric choices, to the finished product.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Karin, I am so happy you are enjoying it! Many more vids to come and the fun part is that using any one of them you can come up with your own designs!

[@karin0963]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you for the videos. I'm looking forward to them.

[@gillianbc]

Very nice. I especially liked the elastic at the back of the white blouse.

[@CarolineLaBelle19]

I just found your page, I love your videos. The projects are simple but they look really good! Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad you love it! Happy watching and sewing :)

[@tracybingham7739]

Apparently I started watching this when it came out but I never finished it. Today I was googling blouses to make with Swiss dot fabric I have in my stash. After taking a couple of pictures I went to your channel to find the easy shirt tutorials you have done and lo abs behold it’s the same fabric too!!! Now I can totally know exactly how it is going to turn out. I love it! And I love all of your tutorials. Like others have said, you are a great teacher and I am so grateful I am a subscriber!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Tracy! And since you mentioned fabric - the fabric makes all the difference, even the color of it! These tops different, but the pattern is the same!

[@pinotnero69]

you are an excellent teacher! I sew a but but never made my own patterns. Thank you. PS I could not find what I want when I did a search on KZbin but you came out on a Google search even if you are on You tube...

[@nataliequinton5976]

You explain the techniques so clearly. This is a beautiful little top, quick and easy to make. Thank you!

[@talaparlour5400]

Okay I’m trying this today finger crossed that I will be successful following your instructions 🙏🏻😘😁

[@rubyjenkins1738]

Good idea! It reminds me of a method I learned as a child. I might just whip up a couple! The ones you made are lovely.

[@cherylclear7346]

I was looking for a nice and easy blouse for spring time. Thank you for this video💜. I do prefer a regular sleeve mainly because I have more of a muscular logging arms. You do amazing work.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, ma'am! I am sure you have beautiful arms! But if you'd like you can leave the sleeve un-gathered, it will just look like a sleeve on a basic short sleeve button up, just going to have a wider angle pointing away from the arm, as this is not a sewn in sleeve. I hope this helps a bit! :)

[@ifancydolls6282]

The kitty is the best part for me 🥰😍

[@lucredegoicouria]

oh, this is a great idea for a sheer fabric i have that didn't know how to finish the shoulder seams

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly! The white one I made I wear with a cami underneath and it works out perfectly!

[@shanegeis2696]

Love this top, I hope to try it out. You make sewing easy to understand and fun, manageable in the steps the way you break down the steps. Thank you!

[@jessicamangold1971]

Oh! I'm so happy with this tutorial!❤ I saw this blouse in a previous video you made and I loved it as soon as I saw it! Thank you for that tutorial 🥰☺

[@dianeallen9039]

Thanks for this. Have been looking for an easy blouse pattern. Will give this a go.

[@imsewblessed1578]

Such a classic style. 👌🏼😊👍👍

[@monalisagaudencio9668]

Thank you for all the trouble you take and the detailed explanations. I think you are a really nice person....so don't worry about the negative comments. I am sure for every harsh comment there are numerous great ones. 🍻 👏

[@raneerattna658]

Thanks for the simplicity in sewing

[@Denise11Schultz]

I like this process a lot. Makes me want to try a no-shoulder-seam design with a yoke placed on the top fold, and the yoke seam joins the body at the underarm, with plain sleeves (I’m not an elastic sleeve person). Might take some geometry gymnastics to figure out how to get that sleeve to work, but I can try it and see. TY for all the sewing journeys 😊 P.S. I think it might be a tulip sleeve, always wanted to try those.

[@janicevisger497]

Alisa, I've been watching so many of your wonderful videos! You are such a sweet gal and so knowledgeable! You've got great taste for style, fabric, details! You explain patterns and definitions for seeing terms so amazing and easy to follow! Thanks so very much! - Janice in Michigan

[@SamanthaLlanos]

Ah this is so cute and you make it look so easy! I will have to make one of these!

[@Sandramarylily]

I saw the blouse tear drop one came nicely Thank you

[@lynetterene]

This.is.too.cute! I can't wait to "design" my own style on this. Thank you so much 😊

[@ayaniayani6092]

Good explanatory. Easy to understand. Beautiful blouse

[@miekeabhilakh5417]

Wonderful video and very good explanation . It makes sewing so easy👌👏💐

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Alisa!! This is a perfect top.. Lovely you don’t have to mess with armholes inserting sleeves.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@shiromawijekoon1057]

Really beautiful & very neat blouses 👍👍👍 of course I'll follow that .

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

What a super pattern, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@gailbeyer4017]

I love this! I made it hours before I went to Arizona for an extra cool top. Thank you!

[@mariaorrs83]

Awesome video, and beautiful top! I love the details, and that you explained each one!

[@nballesterob]

You have a new fan in Costa Rica. Great video. Thanks a lot. And of course thanks to your cat assistance!!!

[@Nurse3811]

These instructions worked put to a ‘T’ ! I drafted a beautiful perfect pattern that fits incredibly well and I’m plus-sized! You are an amazing teacher Alisa!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Read this and it instantly made my evening! Many congratulations Wendy on a new blouse, hope there are many more creative sewing times ahead!

[@k3of5ks]

Another beautiful top Alissa. Thank you! 💗🌵🇺🇸

[@shaerayb4520]

Those are so cute. When you were doing the sleeve on the white blouse I had a thought come into mind. Instead of elastic, I wonder if making the opening on outside of sleeve and feeding through matching ties like what is used for neckline and tying it. It's an old design I actually live through. (hahaha.)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Absolutely! You can do that as well :) I thought about doing it this way but my toddler likes to fiddle with things like that so my ties would be out if the casing in seconds, he he :)

[@shaerayb4520]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Yup. I can see that. Good to stay with elastic. Thanks.

[@jojosewist8921]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity stitch the ties down at the underarm seam stitch in the ditch) won't keep kiddie from untying but can't pull them out. I feel stupid suggesting it to you. Another great video--I have been wondering how to draft a keyhole. I guess could use on the sleeve hem edge also (keyhole on the sleeve?)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@jojosewist8921 no no, not at all - I actually haven't thought of that - stitching ties down - brilliant! Yes for the keyhole on the sleeve - it is usually uses when you attach ties to the edge of the sleeve. Currently that kind of style is popular with larger ties tied in a bow! Loved your suggestion!

[@thankYouN]

Your cloth selection is nice

[@MM-eu8ri]

I would love a version with heavier fabric or suggestions on how to modify. I work with thrifted bedsheets and curtains as fabric so that’s what I would look for

[@blueberrylinequilting4527]

I LOVE this blouse!! I will certainly be making one for myself! Thank You!! :)

[@deesam6741]

Beautiful and simple tutorial. Thank you.😍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad to see you are enjoying the channel, welcome :)

[@deborahbrathwaite9694]

This was fantastic I made one myself today

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! You go, girl!

[@sapnacaro1395]

Wow nice idea to take self measurement. 👍 I am watching ur videos . I liked it

[@tessmoore3762]

I can't wait to try this!! It looks super easy and comfortable!

[@katybradley5143]

I’m so excited about this pattern! Could it be lengthened into a dress pretty easily?

[@InAgatasCottage]

Lovely video. I think it would look lovely with gathered bottom hem or bow that you can tie

[@Reagan521]

Great tutorial!! Thanks so much for making it so clear!

[@lauraafrouzian2959]

Love your teaching techniques. Keep up good work 👏

[@lindacharles3551]

You make sewing look easy. Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You can do it! :)

[@lauramarutz2356]

Loved the tutorial! I've been making clothes for myself this week. Grandma suddenly realized that she literally has no summer clothing. I'm stash busting and making outfits for myself. I also loved the easy things you posted like the soap bag. I've already printed out a few of those patterns for the grandchildren. I haven't seen them in almost 22 months. I'll get my second vaccine on April 23 and then as soon as school is out we'll be driving to get them for 8 glorious weeks. Speaking of family, I hope you are yours are doing well. How's that sweet baby girl?

[@sharidaugherty9772]

Thank you for these tops. I have been looking for this. Well done.

[@Lola.004]

I can't wait to try this Elisa! You make it look so simple. I love your tutorials ....thank you for sharing this with us💕🤗🇨🇦

[@haydeenunn4372]

Thank you! This is a wonderful easy pattern.🥰

[@monalindqvist5020]

So cute! How do you make this blouse with a long sleeve for chilly summer days?

[@evaperezcabeza528]

Thanks Alisa ! I love this tutorials

[@131dyana]

thank you for that simple blouse.

[@lindalardner3745]

You make this look so easy but I will try ! Not sure how I will succeed knowing me

[@manoriwijerathna6041]

The dresses you teach are beautiful. I look forward to it. Would it be a problem if you took a long sleeve for this dress?

[@rhonaanderson2972]

Thank you so much. Your videos are really precise and helpful. Can you do a draft with darts please.

[@carolynnabuguzi8105]

I have long missed this. So interesting, beautiful ❤ n easy 2follow. Thank you

[@giftedmokaba942]

Yes when i saw it i was like dz is a must have am so excited U did it thankyou so so 🌷💞

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure! Happy to hear that you like it :)

[@georginacampuzano6412]

Thanks for sharing, very easy and simple.

[@antialapi294]

Amazing teacher ever

[@christinacruden886]

Thank you so much Alisa, it’s gorgeous. Your so talented, and I’m so glad I found you.❤️🇨🇦

[@elainemarielaswell4957]

The floral fabric looks very similar to some that I bought at Joann's a long time ago.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, ma'am, I got it right there in Red Tag section :) Thank you for joining the channel, here's a Members Only video for this top kzbin.info/www/bejne/iovYmn17a9OKpbM

[@pratibhawalase7602]

Looks quick n easy. Hope so.😉 Will try today. Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is! Test it quickly on an old bedsheet to see the fit and the volume of the sleeve - after that it takes about an hour, maybe a tad more to put it together!

[@woshimami]

Hello from Singapore! Loved your channel!

[@annettedellevoet8925]

I love this idea, but I need a Full Bust Adjustment so not sure whether this would end up too baggy at the neck for me

[@tdodo3026]

Thank you for all your videos. They are very educational! I learn a lot from you. Thank you!! How do we become a member? Thanks

[@estelanunezchannel]

love this pattern ,im in love with your white top 👌🤗❤

[@soso-ux6wz]

thank you very much I wish you happy day🌹🌹👍🤗

[@subhashnidevi702]

I really like simple tops as u showed lv

[@marinad164]

Thank you very much for all the great videos you have done to help us! English is not my native language and I did not understand the following: at 2:26 you measure the length of the sleeve starting from the base of the neck BUT then, on the pattern, you measure starting from the folding centerline and not from the base of the neck that is at the 3.5in point. What am I missing?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Marina, hi! Sorry about the confusion. I measured from the base of the neck, placed on the pattern from the base of the neck. On the video you see me extend the line as I place the edge of the ruler on the FOLD of the pattern and measured it from there, because I wanted to get a straight line, as my paper actually does not have the gridlines, but the gridlines are on the mat underneath it. It does not change the outcome of the sleeve as the ruler is placed on the edge of the pattern, but it does not mean you measure it from the edge of the pattern. Does that make sense? The main thing - it is measured from the base of the neck and placed from the base of the neck

[@marinad164]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you very much! Now it is clear to me!

[@msseadreamers]

Great video, love the cute and easy shirts! But you can make it much easier to put the elastic through If you stick a safety pin through the end of the elastic and simply and easily push it through the open area and all around the sleeve bottom. I have several different sizes of safety pins handy.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yep, I know, but I have misplaced my safety pin somewhere a few weeks ago.... That's why I am using a knitting needle :) it works, but you are right - not as well :)

[@lathar4824]

Super explanation...feel to sew right away.. thanks for sharing

[@SparkyOne549]

Nice top! What fabric are you using? It’s gorgeous.

[@estherjiby6068]

Super duper lovely... I love it.. thanks for this tutorial 🥰🥰

[@irenecortez7819]

Super cute tops

[@Yannickaqil]

Gorgeous ❣️!! Thanks so much, Ive been waiting for it.