How To: Make A T-Shirt

[@markreed2643]

what ive been aligning the seams perfectly ......now you say put them beside each other it just makes perfect sence ..... your little tips and tricks are the best ........some one who know what there doing......... i enjoy the vids and the xtra tips are so valuable THANKS

[@user-ey2ef4oi3t]

Wow great job!!! Finally someone who actually has a coverstitch machine!!!! I have been looking at a lot of tee shirt videos and you are the first sewer that makes a tee shirt the right way!!!!

[@janicepullan5280]

I have been sewing for decades and I must say the way that you explain things makes it very easy to understand , I will certainly recommend you to anyone who needs help with their projects!

[@LetsDoMath]

Brilliant tip about distributing the seam allowance with one up, one down, to minimize overlocker difficulty. Thanks for that one.

[@NiceNCurvy]

I just love how you say "Overlocker!" Great video! =)

[@sandraporto2705]

Thank you thank you, finally some one who explains fully and shows close up so we can actually see what you are doing .

[@shrljazz]

Great video I'm going to try to make it. You have perfectly beautiful hands and nails for close up instructions along with the beautiful jewelry. Love that ring on your right hand.

[@jtap1674]

This has to be the best, most well explained tutorial I have watched so far. Thankyou so much, now I will go and watch the rest of your vids😆

[@TawdryTempest]

Making a t shirt has always been a great mystery to me. I've tried to scale down t shirts many times, and usually fail. This has been eye opening (re: the sleeves do not get attached last, ha ha). You have lovely hands, a nice manicure and I love your jewelry!

[@beverlylee6357]

You are a fantastic teacher! Please do a lot more serger videos, there's a lot of specific tutorials for serging (e.g. how to do a rolled hem) and there are a lot of sew-along videos, but not that many "serge along" videos like yours! A pajama pants tutorial would be awesome :) P.S. can you use contrasting threads? It's very difficult to see on camera right now

[@bonniejeanpearson565]

I haven't made a tshirt in 45 years, so this was a great tutorial. Thanks!

[@rlmorrison46]

This was the best tutorial i have seen. Thank you for doing each step and giving such thorough directions.

[@suzysandberg8050]

Excellent excellent tutorial. I have all 3 machines and never knew how to sew a t shirt on a serger. Just got a new cover stitch. Can't wait to try this just as you have shown. Mostly appreciate how you explained how to measure for and then attach the neck binding.

[@cfleyfel855]

This is a brilliant tutorial. Even though I've made a lot of clothing with stretch knits, I still learned a few professional tricks. Thanks so much for doing this video.

[@mslilypad36]

I can’t get past looking at your beautiful rings and nails.

[@themoya162]

mslilypad36 its distracting to me, lol. I keep looking at them too

[@koalasez1200]

@@themoya162 But at least they aren't multi-colored strips with white tips or something. :)

[@misunflowerstyle906]

i must have fallen asleep at some point watching some other tutorials. when I woke up, I found you! I must watch yours from the start again. I have a Pfaff sewing machine and serger and all the works. sadly, i cannot do much with it. I would love to learn more especially monogramming and all these CD's that do embroidery. and how to add embellishments through the feet while stippling..hahaha, long wish list. so, if you don't have any of these items on your playlist, please consider adding. bc I am going to binge on what you have so far. many thanks ahead of time

[@jeffk444]

Really liked your video!Loved the finished product.I am very blessed to have been able to buy an industrial overlock machine and an industrial coverstitch machine.I have been making cool tee shirts for years now.

[@wendynicholss6886]

I have had an overlocker for years and have no idea how to use it. It does every stitch imaginable but I just do straight overlocker and nothing else. I have got so many tips from this video and I am going to try to do the cover stitch next. Thank you so much.

[@curiousone2657]

Hi thanks so much for the tutorial. I am making a pattern from my shirt and now finally I know how to measure my neckline. I cannot wait to get started. I am a beginner sewer but lately have been making things other than skirts.

[@helcal88]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on ! Thank you !

[@brettster3331]

HI Margaret, You do such a great job showing how to do things on your videos; I have learned so much. Thank You !

[@sarahzamora8676]

Thanks for the tips! And BTW, your hands are SO pretty! :)

[@paulao5834]

Great video. I'm really happy that you are still making videos. You are great teacher. Thank you!

[@markreed2643]

100 thumbs up ......why do some people leave nasty comments .......if i dont like something i go away and find other vids that can improve me........ any one who watched this vid and didnt learn some thing........... didnt need to be here in the first place the vid was informative

[@iggyreilly2463]

Excellent tutorial. Best I've seen.

[@koalasez1200]

So happy I found this [again]. Great tutorial! The calculations for the neck self-binding is helpful because we always kind flounder. Reducing the length helps avoid sagging. Thank you!!!

[@RAE5558]

♥✿♥✿♥Your hands were built for demos. They are simply beautiful. Thanks for this useful informative video! ♥✿♥✿♥

[@yolandahernandez9375]

Bonnie Konjevich amazon. com

[@richyjames1378]

Ahhh great thank you very much for sharing your talent x

[@chimlyn1]

Great tutorial you make it seem so easy, I will definitely try this.

[@ummesalma5458]

thank you soo much for neack line maths 👍👍👍👍(40×2=80 80/4=20 80-20=60+2=62 total )

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 for your tutorial, it's good 😊 to find out how to get these things right ✅😀

[@navyachandrika977]

Nice vid mam. R u using stretch thread

[@chole3297]

Loved this tutorial. Very detail and just the right place. Excellent work again and thank you for posting.

[@izabeau1953]

I didn’t know that a overlocker home bought can do that seams like fabric cloths, this is new to me, I must look At the instruction book and see if my mashing can do it. And I see it’s got a double needle, interesting. Never knew I can do that. Tks for sharing....🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@mariebowling4259]

Thank you, lovely lady! Enjoyed your video! Nice. thank you, USA.

[@cheryls4526]

I am so glad you use this machine I just ordered it an it will help me learn and say you can do this.. thank you..

[@debbiefriedrich5370]

Great Video. Your demonstration and instructions were excellent!

[@meganmeinecke7178]

thanks! that was very straight forward. I think I can do it now. Really like the neck ribbing measurement technique.

[@Vickygrl737]

Very Nice Simple tutorial. Helps a lot, especially with that tricky collar🤗

[@lisettebreukink4452]

that was so clear, thank you!

[@bobbyboy9710]

Well done Margaret, happy New year from Bob and Anna Stiles

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi and thanks a million for all,your tutorials! They are so helpful! 😎🌸

[@terriharrigan891]

Well done great instructions, clear concise helpful 😊

[@JenniferRefinnArt]

Thank you for makeing such great tutorials. :-)

[@ruthhevia9217]

UN TRABAJO REALMENTE HERMOSO PRECIOSA TELA LINDO COLOR,,,,,,,,,,,,,, YYY MUYYYYY MUY BIEN HECHO FELICITACIONES............... SALUDOS DESDE CHILE

[@PauLa-bp6sy]

I will save money to but sewing machine for my mother thanks and God bless 🙏

[@muslissa3089]

Great video. I learned a lot. I only wish those overlockers weren't so dang expensive.

[@virginiaomalley]

You can get an overlocker or serger from Brother on Amazon for only $207.00.

[@ewan2734]

I love your video give me curage to start sewing this year

[@eldeval1]

Thank you so much for your videos, so great!

[@BeHappyNoMatterWhat]

Wow love this video. Thank you for making it. Always wondered how tshirts were made!!

[@Knittyneeds]

You are adorable Ma'am. I love your accent and your voice. I bought a serger 3 weeks ago, took it outta the box, and got scared to death seeing all those tails hanging. I didnt know how to get rid of them, THIS AINT A SEWING MACHINE! 😫 I watched dozens of good BEGINNERS videos before attempting to touch my serger. Ooof it's still in the box. After watching your brilliant video, I decided to get that serger on to the table. It does SO MUCH, HEAVENS THIS IS UNIMAGINABLE. I thought it ONLY CUTS but it does hems too. Do you have videos for BEGINNERS? I really enjoyed the way you explained, the cameraman or cameralady was great too. Thanks for sharing and caring. Wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅🎅🎅🎁🎁🎁 AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS. 👍👍👍🍾🍾🍾 from France

[@SewingMachineWarehouse]

Knittyneeds thank you! Merry Christmas! Happy sewing! 😁

[@Knittyneeds]

@@SewingMachineWarehouse I rushed and subscribed to your prestigious channel on KZbin. Ma'am you're soooo beautiful. Sorry to repeat it, I LOVE 💕💕💕 YOUR ACCENT. I watched your BEGINNERS videos and holy crumbs🙃 there's so much information and you take us step by step, explaining everything in detail and ITS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. It was a fabulous world tour with the OVERLOCKER. I LOVE YOU COZ Y'RE SO HUMBLE. When you smile the world smiles with you. Tomorrow I must try threading the serger over and over again until it sticks in my ole brain. The joining of the threads was a great tip. No need to get lost in this labyrinth. 70 years is NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN. It's 10.30 pm here and will have to seriously begin, tomorrow morning, to sew along with you. Good night from here. Love your smile. Big hugs. Your fan. 👍👍👍👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾

[@ruthm8931]

Best video out there--thank you for this excellent, clear and informative video! Please do more serger videos!

[@owlhoo6996]

great tutorial...loooove your jewelery

[@regryan8044]

Fantastic video

[@elizabethw1142]

Thank you! I learned so much!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I don't have an overlocker but an old zig zag. I never made a tee shirt because I was afraid it wouldn't stretch. Now, I think if I do the needle to the right so the left side of the zig zag is on the seam line, it will work. Voila! It won't cut off the extra fabric, of course but, might be ok. Thanks for the video.

[@pedinurse1]

love that neck binding formulal

[@dareadel]

Your video tutorials are excellent. Just wondering what’s the state of mind of those that give thumbs down

[@SewingMachineWarehouse]

same :)

[@mdmonirulislam6574]

Madam,good evening.many many thanks for post some importants garments teaching videos.pls post some easy step for "v"neck t shirt.

[@DannyJane.]

What do you do about hems if your overlocker doesn't convert to a cover stitch?

[@msmbressler2855]

Hello from Las Vegas! Would it not be easier to serge the sleeve edges Before sewing the side seam? Love this video

[@emmathompson7706]

Great video, thanks!

[@darklordayron2222]

Thanks for this video!! Very informative and great info :)

[@mohinidwivedi2698]

Great video,you explain very well, I have learned a lot, and continue to learn more tips and tricks. I wish you can show us on Singer stylish II. thanx

[@rustyblaydes2788]

great video thanks!

[@swankcherry]

Your nails always look so perfect. I wonder if you can write manicures off as a business expense in Australia. :P

[@SewingMachineWarehouse]

+Christina Chadwick Thank you. :) I wish! How good would that be?! - M.

[@steviedesmond741]

Awesome!!! Thank you!

[@elsafischer3247]

Great tips thank you

[@bevmcmullen8758]

Yup! You’re dead cute. Nice tutorial and looooove your rings. Stunning.

[@rasheedamohammed3223]

you are great love it thanks

[@luciaflores6555]

Thanks, teacher!!

[@jannyb55]

Love this! Not sure how you stitched the sleeve hems with the overlocker making look like twin needle but without cutting! I have an overlocker but have n't mastered yet lol. Thank you!

[@mariadelpilarm.7545]

Jannyb55: She didn't stitched sleeve hems with an overlocker, she did it using a COVERLOCK that if you look carefully, does not trim fabric and sews with tween needles. She usted 3 machines (overlocker , sewing machine and coverlocker). Hope you're clear now.

[@SuperModerngranny]

How wide did you cut the seam allowance on this demonstration before serging? I have quite a hard time serging those patterns that has a seam allowance of 5/8", because the serger needs to cut the excess off and serge exactly on the seamline.

[@jesshothersall]

I've never seen that trick before of pulling the two needle threads forward so you can ease the fabric out, thanks very much! I'm not clear on how you got the overlocker to do two needle thread lines on top for the hem, do I have to disconnect the upper looper and the knife?

[@nicolavalentine8120]

Very helpful thank you

[@lizaddison-duenas4351]

great tutorial

[@anthonykirkendhall4344]

I love your videos!!! Your accent is adorable!!!! 2 questions: what is the calculation for double fold or rib knit binding or and which sewing machine do you prefer: Pfaff or Brother? I have learned so much from you !!!!thank you!!

[@SewingMachineWarehouse]

Thank you Anthony! I'm so glad that I can entertain while I teach...Learning should be fun! To answer your first question: Rib binding should be two/thirds (2/3) your circumference. Self-banding i.e same fabric, should be three/quarters (3/4) your circumference. Don't forget to add 2 x seam allowance to that. To answer you second question, I sew with many sewing machines...You have to find the right one for the job. If you let me know what your sewing passion is, I can recommend one that will suit your needs. There isn't one machine that suits all people for all needs! Happy sewing! MG

[@halfleftdawn725]

Good tutorial! I'm just learning my overlocker. Would you possibly be able to direct me to instructions for creating that fabulous "swirling" treatment (on the dress behind you) I LOVE IT!!!

[@ashhadabdulhakeem2401]

Thanks a lot for the videos. Appreciate if you could share a men boxer making video

[@alicer.underwood867]

A good sealing.

[@carolynlindsay5243]

Very useful

[@virginiaomalley]

Thank you for the great video, but if you look at most t-shirts, they start the neck binding on the left side (while wearing) seam, not the back. Just a tip.

[@deeweaver7958]

I believe that's because in RTW t-shirts the right shoulder seam is joined, then the neckband is sewn on, then the left shoulder and band are joined in one pass. Basically you can put the band seam anywhere you like; I prefer centre back because I have long hair which hides it :)

[@tc-bojangles-teresaelgood6667]

i love your overlocker cover in the background. do you have a pattern available for it?

[@rosinelavenant2307]

Thank you for this vid. It would be even better to tell wich way you use the needles, wich is the drawing you use for each part of your t-shirt. I am a beginner with this overlocker machine (PFAFF Coverlock 3.0) and the seller closed his shop just after selling me this machine. So it's difficult for me understanding how it works, and the instruction sheet is brief, when alone. And in French I couldn't find something like your explainations. So thank you all the same.

[@debtaylor5156]

Hi. This is a great tutorial. Could you also give the give the math formula for making a knit neckband from ribbing for a t shirt. By the way, beautiful nails. Thanks

[@delanmurillo9917]

Hi I’m a 17 year old and I really want to learn how to sew and make shirts as I have a dream of creating something. If you could personal message me I would love to explain what that is. This video made me really happy thank you

[@llpeahyllfox7903]

NICE VIDEO

[@chibicheeks78]

I just want that clear platform attachment thing.

[@juliesheetz1]

wonderful video, could you do a video using a cover pro machine like the janome1000 cpx making something easy like this ? thanks in advance!!!!!!

[@richyjames1378]

Ahhhh right ... so in the end its gonna be 20cm short but thats so it fits better round the neck x ?

[@SewingMachineWarehouse]

yes. :)

[@petrasbodyworks2448]

Can the normal straight sewing machine type, make tee shirt kind of fabric? Thanks.

[@jtap1674]

Would you have a link to the pattern for this T-shirt please 😆😆

[@restlessgypsy1234]

After watching your video it makes me think that paying 20 bucks for a t-shirt is a pretty good deal, just saying it takes a lot of time and expertise to make one. Good video

[@deeweaver7958]

20 bucks for a t-shirt that's been made in a Far East sweatshop that is near enough slave labour - Remember Rana Plaza!

[@deeweaver7958]

To be fair, the £100 t-shirts are made in the same places - they just have different labels.

[@africo9104]

I think the difference is that you can choose a really fabulous materials for your Tshirts, just look at hers, it slides and hangs so beautifully. I buy my Tshirts for about $5 , but they are just Tshirts .

[@mariacoelho4581]

nice thank you

[@059351]

Hello Margaret, I have just bought pfaff coverlock 3.0 (it's on its way) and have watched your series with great interest. I notice, though, that the coverstitch seems to leave a bump in the centre, the reason I was keen to move hemming stretch fabric from sewing machine to overlocker. What can I change to get a completely flat coverstitch?

[@nancypoidomani9973]

Five easy steps huh? okie dokie lol

[@karenkusek686]

Where can I get that gorgeous black and white ring? I am from USA.

[@kimseju]

Hi I was wondering if I could use a Serger alone to make clothes, instead of a sowing machine. I really wanted to have finishing edges, but I wasnt sure if sowing machines could make clean edges as well. (like, to sow on buttons, etc.... features like that are only on sowing machines, right?)

[@shahzaddc1118]

Nice