DIY Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top 🐢

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Part 2 - Bishop Sleeves - is here! ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWvqmp4ntaahKc 🐢

[@moonymilquetoast]

oh no, all i wear is turtlenecks as it is, if i learn to make my own.. i will be *UNSTOPPABLE*

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

yes.....join me and become an IMMORTAL TURTLENECK BEING

[@moonymilquetoast]

@@AnnikaVictoria24 *finally* ! now this is the kind of cult I'd be interested in joining! 🙏

[@HimeGabi]

Be Unstoppable! I learned how to make socks out of fleece last year and I said the same thing. It's been awesome. Such warm feets.

[@tasam.5501]

SAMEE

[@sharonfleshman6961]

Wait, you can make socks out of fleece? Must go to Google now.

[@Flareontoast]

Annika: rectangle for the neck My brain: necktangle

[@stormydavis5860]

I legit laughed out loud.

[@yasmeenfriday7101]

this is my brain on 2020

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

I believe that's the accurate sewing terminology.

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Haha

[@Charliefarley170287]

Nailed it

[@moonlilly467]

My old flatmate used to use wrapping paper for drafting patterns. Some of them even have a grid which can be helpful!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

handy hack! probably still a lot cheaper than proper pattern paper!

[@moonshinefox]

that's great! one comment though, i'd say that using leftover wrapping paper or reusing some you got around a gift is good, but i don't recommend buying wrapping paper for anything because the inks and coatings used on most of them makes them non recyclable!

[@starsickkk]

@@AnnikaVictoria24 i use the packaging paper they stuff online orders with!

[@annapettit8045]

Bárbara L Tramunt you could always ask around family and friends for those random rolls of paper that have been in the house since 2010 but you never want to throw it away because it *could* eventually be used! A good way to not buy new wrapping paper, and help people eliminate their dust collecting scraps

[@Bookwright]

I use wrappingpaper to. 😄 I have Brown un-colored wrappingpaper, for a vintage feel, so it is recyclabe.

[@nakymatonlapsiN]

one thing that i love about your tutorials is how achievable they feel? the garments you end up with are beautiful but the process still seems like i could do it with my lower end sewing machine and basic skills

[@victoriavidaud]

One thing to be careful of: if your sleeve does have a different front and back, MAKE SURE YOU REVERSE YOUR PATTERN when cutting out the second one, so it doesn’t make two of the same! (Can’t wait for the bishop sleeves! :D )

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Yes! I cut them on folded over fabric but I should have made that clearer!!

[@gabriellewhite9607]

I love that you are transparent about when you messed up and about changing your donation amount (I also love that you’re donating!) I feel like most KZbinrs would have left those bits out and I appreciate it thank you

[@tessajbarnes336]

Annika, Tip: to attach the turtleneck, turn the body of the shirt wrong side out and pin the turtleneck from the inside. It's soooo much easier to attach! Happy sewing!

[@emilyreven3588]

I was thinking of this and about to comment it ☺️

[@SugiyamaHiromin]

I use the same thing when doing a closed sleeve (when you sew the sides body together first and attach the sleeves after) because it makes the suckers like 5 times easier. Still hard, but less hard (can you tell I hate doing sleeves?)

[@MsBlulucky]

3:50 You can also use a pin or a needle and perforate the paper by pushing the pin through the seam. If you can't see the teeny-tiny holes in the paper just shine a flashlight from the other side of the paper. Connect the holes with a pencil. (I hope this makes sense, English isn't my first language)

[@annapettit8045]

MsBlulucky this is genius

[@BTgla]

Omgsh that is a great idea!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@raynaro3e904]

Honestly, i had decided to use an old t shirt as a pattern by undoing the seams just to be lazy

[@NancyW96CatLady]

I do this too! I think I learned it on one of Annika's videos. 🤔 Sometimes I put a thin towel under the paper so the pin pokes through easier and makes bigger holes.

[@angellinafosse1936]

I understood

[@LitcheTheArsm]

You present sewing in such an accessible and straightforward way for us who are complete beginners. Thank you!

[@starlitte]

Love Annika's smirk when she says "you can do whatever you want" so truly relieving when all this perfection is out there 😂😋

[@Annierules1013]

I love being acknowledged as a ghoul! Thanks, Annika. Love the top! Your videos are always so informative.

[@AddictedToMusic95]

So I've never seen sleeves put in before the side seams have been sewn up and I honestly am blown away - it looks so much easier than trying to ease a sleeve into a completed armscye! Genius!

[@marygracemoser3746]

Look at our girl finally using pattern weights 😭 characyer growth at its finest

[@mikaelalafave2532]

I have been looking for a black turtleneck for so long, and now that I have a tutorial and a sewing machine, i will be UNSTOPPABLE.

[@zwitter_zwitter]

Im literally gonna make 20 of these i love me some turtlenecks

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

20 turtleneck CHALLENGE #20TurtleNeckChallenge it's begun, it cannot be stopped

[@smallishkae]

As a fellow Australian, imperial is just the way things are measured in sewing. I don’t care if I use metric for literally everything else....

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

*nods*

[@jakobshanks3510]

Metric for everything. The Kings foot has no business in m projects

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Jakob Shanks lol

[@Ourgrenni6164]

here in the uk we like to use a mixture of imperial and metric which makes absolutely no sense at all. I've always used inches when sewing, body measurements just make more sense to me in inches. but you have to buy the fabric by the metre 😄

[@jakobshanks3510]

I don't just sew. I make things with wood and steel too, so jumping around measurement systems is annoying.

[@madelinesalzman7928]

You've inspired me to take another crack at making a shirt! Being a plus-sized gal who's also trying to be more conscious about where my clothes come from can be insanely hard, but this looks pretty doable for my normal energy levels!

[@stormydavis5860]

Those are the most attractive turtlenecks I've ever seen.

[@ivygilliam5168]

Something I do for tracing sleeve holes, when I'm patterning off existing clothes, is to poke through the seam with a pin so it leaves some little perforations in the paper then connect the dots. I found that I kept shifting the fabric around slightly when I would lift the sleeves up and down so this works a bit better for me.

[@thisbettieluvsflower]

Ooooo. I like how you use a regular machine and not a serger for the knit. This is giving me confidence to try one on my own. Also, could you do a cowl neck tutorial with knit? This top would be super cute with the cowl neck and bishop/next tutorial Sleeves. Thanks for your great content.

[@casual_klutz]

"an arm is a straight thing." Annika Victoria, August 2020

[@orionliketheconstellation3003]

Idk man my arms feel pretty gay

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

nameless name Mine is bi! Whoot! lol

[@HimeGabi]

YAAAS, I was waiting for this! I got some excellent micro pleated velveteen in black from my neighbor and I immediately wanted to make a sumptuous black turtleneck. But I didn't want to go out to buy a pattern thanks to COVID. I'll be making the bishop sleeve variant but this is a good start.

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

OOOOooOOoOoOoOhhhhh!!!

[@kikicorleone3525]

The fact that you released this today of all days makes me really happy. Having a really bad migraine postdrome rn so I can't do any of the things I was planning to do today but this is such a nice thing to pass the time

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

i feel that! Sending your whole self some soothing vibes ❤️

[@firegodessreiko]

Super gross. I'm deep in the midst of prodrome, myself....stupid, stormy weather. I can barely spell my own name let alone draft a pattern rn....

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Same!

[@ConfusedCorvid]

The KT tape is such a mood! As a fellow falling apart person that stuff works great for hard to brace places like my wonky shoulder. Especially when I’m doing shows (though I do get weird looks for looking like a 5yr-old’s craft project)

[@smelly-y]

I love how accessible you make sewing ❤ My passion for sewing came back during the lockdown and I've no access to a printer to print patterns, and it's so refreshing to see good tutorials for sewing stylish clothes without patterns linked in the description!

[@Rex-pj5ik]

Hi Annika, Thank you so much for providing closed captions for your videos!! Whether you write them yourself, pay someone to write them, or have a fan do it, Closed captions are vital for folks such as me (I have Auditory Processing Disorder) or anyone else who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or who also has APD. It's just a small thing but captions really improve my life and I wish it would become a standard across all youtubers. Thank you Annika for standing up for all disabled people

[@majakacerauskaite2478]

Dear Annika, I have been watching you for about 5 years now, and you were the first person to inspire me to start sewing! I just got my first sewing machine and have been really struggling with sewing on sleeves, but this tutorial made everything super clear! Thank you for the inspiration and clear instructions! Greetings from Lithuania!

[@emilyflavell1658]

Your brother did a great job of editing this! I liked his little quips

[@BridieTurtle]

Tip for stretch fabric- always use polyester thread, maxi lock thread or wooly nylon. And make sure to change to a 3 thread serger/overlocker. ❤

[@robotbirb7321]

I may live in Florida, but that won't stop me from making 6 of these....... Thank you for the lovely tutorial Annika!!!!

[@4231029]

Okay, Annika, you are always a beautiful human being inside and out, but you are stunning in this video!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

If you make this, please tag me on Instagram using #DiyAnnika or physically tag me on the photo! (My account is @littlepineneedle) ❤ I'd love to sew your take on this! 🥺😊 Edit: that should have been *see but it autocorrected to "sew" and I feel like that is most appropriate.

[@katiebrooker1437]

I use tape to secure the sensor that sits under my skin - agree 100% gotta pick the colour/pattern that makes you happy 😁

[@Marialla.]

Annika, your hair looks amazing today! Also love your glasses and eye wings. And that black top you had on was absolutely adorable!

[@c_________]

to trace seams without lifting garment to reach, you could also poke pins through to the paper and then trace it

[@katy940]

Brown paper grocery bags make great pattern paper!! It’s free, sturdy and you’re recycling!

[@pauln2661]

Somewhere in Australia some sheds a nostalgic tear for Imperial measurement sewing patterns. :)

[@crasslasscrochet4721]

Sewing the sleeve before the side seam is GENIUS. (And perhaps commonly known? Idk I always wing it with sewing. Haha)

[@FallenTwin]

i've been wanting a sleeveless turtleneck for a bit now. and since i finally have access to a sewing machine this video couldn't have been more timely! i will definitely give this a go!!

[@glg3945]

Oh that turned out so adorable! Thank you for sharing this. I love how detailed you are with your tutorials. Great tips. All the best! I just saw Martina's video where they have moved back to Canada. So glad to see you and Luciano are good and Martina and Simon are doing well. Lots of love and health to you all. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family

[@aranelundomiel]

Love the zebra KT tape! It is such a lifesaver for those of us with hyper mobility

[@RedHead94100]

Just for anyone who might want to make this, the shirt Annika makes is actually a "mock neck," so if you want to make a folded over turtleneck you'll need to double the length of the neck piece and probably add an inch to get that nice fold.

[@annieb4041]

i was just thinking of making a long sleeve top, but the sleeves freak me the hell out. yours turned out amazing, i love the fabric so much! you look beautiful in it!

[@curiouscookie]

So hyped for the bishop sleeve tutorial!!!!!

[@luanareis9289]

She's giving me such a mom/teacher vibe at 10:32 with that look above the glasses

[@TheMeganAlyse]

I absolutely LOVE your fabric. I like that it looks kinda shear with the more faint flowers in the background.

[@Tenareful]

Wow this is such a good tutorial!! I never mind waiting for your videos because its such a treat every time. I'm really excited to try this one if I can find nice material because I've really gotten into wearing these kind of tops under pinafore dresses lately and they have been making me feel really confident. And as a autistic nonbinary person I'm really glad to see you donating to a fantastic cause.

[@annawang4935]

Hi! ❤️ I just want to say thank you for putting sewing videos out there! I started sewing because I watched your videos, and I discovered my love of sewing because of it! Now I'm doing costumes for shows, and making personal pieces at home and I've never been happier :) so thank you! 💖💖

[@stolenzephyr]

NEEEEEED BISHOP SLEEVE TUTORIAL :D I'm looking forward to part two. I actually want to just add bishop sleeves to existing shirts I'm bored with ;)

[@evec6751]

Instead of taking the sleeve in like she did, add a few inches to the cuff so it’s wider, then gather the bottom of the sleeve and sew on a cuff, I usually add a button cuff. Also you will need to add more room to the top of the sleeve and gather that as well and sew onto the bodice. There’s a bunch of tutorials on KZbin if that made no sense haha :)

[@stolenzephyr]

@@evec6751 Thanks for the info! My comment was mostly in support of Annika's next video. I'm sure I could figure it out if I was really motivated, but I enjoy her tutorials a lot as well, because I find them relaxing and fun to watch.

[@firegodessreiko]

What a beautiful fabric!!! I cannot STAND turtlenecks...not from a fashion standpoint...they always look nice (on other people). I just hate things on my neck....but I want to love them. They look so classy.

[@themisslena1]

Im aussie too and I use inches too! Exact same reason as you!

[@mahoumelon]

Looks amazing! Can't wait for the next tutorial, I need the puffy sleeves 😍 Also! Thank you for being transparent about changing from 10% donation to 5%! It amazing that you donate, and every penny counts. I'm so proud you are financially able to donate ❤️

[@stacey738]

I use flipchart paper, you know that paper that is used in classrooms/in business meetings? That. It comes in like 20 sheets and is cheap and is also more sturdy than butchers paper so it's less likely to tear. My father in law also gave me a massive roll of brown paper (like literally it's hundreds of meters) so Ive been using that too. I'm sorted for paper lol. Nice thing about using a roll is that for really long garments like pants/dresses you don't have to tape paper together even then.

[@bridgetthewench]

I absolutely LOVE the rolls of brown paper. It's so cheap and so much paper.

[@Mystique_cracra]

I dont know why but I felt so validated when Annika said we could use newspaper to draw patterns! I m always using newspaper cause I dont have anything else but was kinda ashamed of it for some reason

[@mossyanna]

This turtleneck turned out absolutely lovely and it fits you so well! Love the fabric

[@swiinka]

Haha, the imperial vs metric struggle is real! I grew up in continental Europe where metric is king, moved to Ireland 13 years ago where people use either/or, but my generation & younger prefer metric, but at the same time because of all the American sewtubers I switched to imperial, so in my sewing classes when the teacher says "1 cm" I have to convert it to 3/8" in my head :D One little remark about the sleeve width, brought to you by Morgan Donner: you may want to measure the circumference of your fist too, because it's usually wider than your wrist, and if the fabric doesn't stretch too much and you can't push your hand through then you won't be able to put the top on :) Lovely tutorial, thanks for that

[@Charliefarley170287]

Rushing and messing up takes longer than slow and careful is the wisest wisdom. 🤓

[@nicholasf5742]

I’ve been learning to knit. I still like these sewing videos, even if I haven’t gotten around to do any sewing

[@cassiej1886]

AAAA ITS SO CUTE!! would you be able to do a tutorial on mini skirts? the aline type ones🥺🥺

[@marjoleingasf1774]

YESSSS

[@serena7261]

Old-school Annika made a couple of skirts 4+ years ago (but yes I'd love to see this too)

[@Tunanunaa]

Honestly I really appreciate that you showed you seam ripping the messy neck cuff because the first time I tried doing that I literally screwed up so many times that I ripped the cuff after seam ripping it so many times

[@looksleft]

Annika!! For the awkward pattern tracing bit where you offer the alternative of a tracing wheel, I have a cheaper method - use a sharp pin to make your dot-to-dot line underneath! So just poke the pin along the seam you're tracing, both through the garment and through the paper underneath. Then you'll have a few dots to join when you take the garment away!

[@raynaro3e904]

I'm too much of a beginner to sew this and yet I still watched this whole video

[@Marialla.]

Yay! so nice to see another Annika sewing video! I love seeing how you create basic clothes with copyable techniques. It makes me feel really comfortable in trying to make clothes myself.

[@Emma-yc4er]

for pattern paper I recommend buying up cheap wrapping paper after Christmas. you can even get some with built-in measurement lines.

[@laura987123]

The wrong side of wrapping paper works pretty well to and when thrifting was possible it's often in abundance at thrift stores. Or sometimes your grandma's house,after my grandma passed away we found out she was a wrapping paper hoarder, so ask your Grandma if your lucky enough to still have her you never know she may have a stash.

[@keelyjohnston19]

I always hem sleeves before sewing them together it's much easier with a flat bit of fabric. Love the top well done.

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

The only problem with that is you have to make sure to match the arm seams up perfectly (I've accidentally made one side a bit longer than the other doing this before!), so now I find it easier hemming like this. But anyway you want to do it works! :)

[@Elkycreates]

Gosh had I known you could buy butchers paper I wouldn’t have spent the entire day yesterday tracing a pyjama pattern onto bits of tissue paper I had to stick together. KMart $5.00 AND I have also started using inches even though I am in Australia too for the same reasons you say. Inches are bigger in size so easier on the eyes when taking so many measurements. Love the music when you’re modelling the finished top.

[@bekahhaught807]

Such a cute top! I have a turtleneck tank top that I want to wear everyday I NEED to clone it!

[@carayoung6925]

when you said the next one is going to be a bishop sleeve variation I eeped in excitement ahhhh

[@wendyschlegel5031]

It fits you very nicely. I love the fabric. It's so pretty. Great job!

[@SagaJohanna]

YES! I love your videos. They inspired me to start sewing and just going for it. Currently making a gathered tiered dress, everyone on KZbin said it was easy to gather... I say no, but hoping it gets better 😂❤️🥰

[@dawnmason9558]

Adding the sleeves is easier once the side seams are sewn so you are attaching a tube into the armhole. That is how I was trained to do it. Also most sewing machines now have a stretch stitch and overlook stitches to finish the edges. Great polo neck as we call it in UK.

[@praiseolaniyi9921]

Hi 👋 I'm from Nigeria I'm watching your video for the first time... I must say, I'm really impressed , the steps are simple and easy. very nice🙂 Good job

[@alexandramackay-blair3902]

For hemming you can get hemming tape that irons on, in case you have trouble sewing a hem or don't want thread showing, I feel it would be go for finishing fancy clothes made in fancy fabric that shows thread and holes too easily. Hope this helps someone 🥰

[@Thespiansewist]

A beautiful garment with an elegant tutorial for this neophyte thank you

[@oliviaday5409]

I have been looking for a shirt just like this to go under my overalls. I couldn't find a good one. This is so helpful, thank you xx

[@sweetvictorie9150]

That top looks so smart! Cant wait for the bishop sleeves

[@jcshells3661]

Glad you have an editor now I like to see your videos of what you're making. This top is lovely especially with your floral jersey!

[@chewbekah]

Wait, omd, took me a while to realise, but this is literally exactly the tutorial I've been looking for! I've been wanting to make some sort of turtleneck, so this is perf!

[@syahgisi4226]

I'm in the middle of making this (just attatched the left sleeve), and ik you aren't making antmore vids but thank you sm for this tutorial!! This is the first time I've sewed with stretchy fabric, and the first time I've attatched a sleeve. Thx sm!!❤

[@caiacrow2730]

aaaaaa that looks so elegant and gorgeous on you!!! this was so well organized and explained. you make me miss sewing more often

[@martinav7866]

I love your hair in this vid! And your makeup is cool too, especially the last one with nude lips. Lovely top, although It is 30°C in here in Czech Republic, so I will save the tutorial for later :)

[@davitakirkland348]

My favourite top tip is when your copying the front and back, push the sleeve inside and you'll find it easier to see the armscye. 😁

[@ElewinaX]

I came here looking for how to make a turtleneck to add to a thrifted top and I'm definitely staying! Thank you for that great tutorial!!

[@simayalpturk1322]

Annika you are a great teacher! I just sewed my first top ever with your turtleneck video.And it went great

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Omg this makes me so happy!! Go you!!!

[@simayalpturk1322]

@@AnnikaVictoria24 love u💖

[@automaton-in-love]

I've been scared to try sewing tops, but this makes it seem so doable! So excited for part 2 😍

[@robynloveschocolate]

Awesome tutorial! I'm still terrified of stretchy knit fabric, but my love of turtle necks makes me want to try this! When I make patterns, i use the large sheets of blank newspaper that our flyers come in every week! They're nice and big and they're free! Haha

[@LLMYoutube]

Glad to see an update and looking forward to the bishop sleeves!

[@lindadelacy7728]

You've done an excellent, easy to follow tutorial. I LOVE your sense of humor, too! xxoo

[@tallbielove]

Thank you for showing how you sew your sleeves onto the bodice! Last and only time I put sleeves onto a top I had already sewed the side seams 😂 I wanted to cry trying to pin everything in a circle

[@uninstallyourheart]

ah that lipstick colour + finished shirt combo is killer! (and woah thats so cool that youre supporting AWN!!!! hell yeah!!!!!!)

[@pallabibi]

This was so informative. Eagerly waiting for the bishop sleeves, it looks so cool. Then I try it myself right away! :D

[@OoohJessiKAT]

Gorgeous top, Annika. I loved the end result, totally something I’d buy but your instructions are so good I may try make one myself

[@schaynegeorge4793]

"WhY aRe YoU uSiNg InChEs?" Well, it's not the same reason as Annika, but for some reason, I can't seem to find metric rulers or mats at Spotty when I go looking. So until my current ones fall apart, inches it is.

[@ArabianShalifa]

Inches work great for many of us viewing! Thank you 🙏.

[@rocacore]

OMG THIS WAS SO COOOL!!! I usually watch ur videos with family around and they thought this was a class i was taking (bc all my classes are online) anyways teacher annika~~ really cool video cant wait to see the next one with bishop slevees

[@rougesunset]

Those weights are adorable!

[@lunala2648]

I started following you at the begging of your channel when u used to use glue gun to make clothes and time to time I remember to check your channel, idk but it makes me happy

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

I never! :O you must be thinking of someone else haha, but I sure have improved from my simple, boob-squashing skater dress days!

[@KnD_Cosplay]

I like to use wrapping paper for drafting patterns, and some have a grid on the back