Make a Turtleneck from a T-shirt pattern!

[@dawnecamacho2601]

You are a good teacher. ❤❤

[@sarawelder1]

So grateful you show your mistakes! It make me feel less of a failure!

[@georginassanchez7519]

the grey turtleneck you're wearing is gorgeous!

[@daxxydog5777]

I’m glad to see old pros lay something out funky, too! 😂 I always figure it out right after I start cutting. I hate tight turtlenecks as well, so I do cowl necks instead. I just used my drafted pattern to make a sweater dress and had barely enough fabric, so I pondered a lot before cutting. It was still one of my better efforts! I love that fabric, it came out very well. I always put my pins parallel to the serger presser foot about an inch away so I won’t forget and run over them. And then just adjust the edges as I sew.

[@CatherineSews]

Haha, yes, I always leave in my goof ups instead of editing them out, but they don't usually happen right off the bat! Good tip about pinning far from the edge when serging.

[@daxxydog5777]

And I love your Kenmore serger. Sears used to put out some great machinery back in the day!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Super Cute! I really like your tutorials and the fact that you show us the mistakes… helps you think things through!

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello Katz how are you doing, where are you from?

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love the pattern of your turtleneck and the color n print of the material.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Lucille!

[@marionmathews9852]

Your instructional makes are always so informative. I love the extra hints and tips you give throughout the video. This top turned out brilliant and you look so nice in it.

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello Marion how are you doing, where are you from?

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love this fabric on you . Nice turtle neck.

[@carolcarter865]

I’m glad when you make a mistake. It helps your viewers. Love you channel. Thank you

[@1wolfpup]

Nice tutorial! That fabric looks nice on you. I like the lightweight knit so that it’s not too hot. God bless.

[@mrgarner4796]

I love this tutorial. I have a couple of light weight sweater knits I can use for this. Thanks too for the credit to Alisa. She really is inspirational...like this tutorial is. ☺☺

[@lorioverman1668]

Thank for idea with the hem. I will be trying this for sure. I look forward to watch your videos

[@joannemcd1257]

Wow! That gray cashmere sweater turned out GREAT! I don't have the need to wear skirts much anymore, but that turned out wonderful, as well! Great job, Catherine! ❤

[@belieftransformation]

Great tutorial, especially about matching prints & cantering! Thanks for sharing! I love how you chat & show each instruction as you go! It inspires me to get into my fabric stash!

[@rolon4life]

You're adorably cute and as always an inspiration for me to want to sew again! Thx!

[@CatherineSews]

Awww, thanks! So sweet!

[@1wholovestrees]

Being one who grew up on flatbed machines, I've learned to sew sleeves in a circle; free arms came later. Thank you for sharing this video to see how it's done.

[@maryswartzel2773]

Wowza, this came out so nice. And I agree, the re-cut of the front was definitely the correct choice. Thanks for the sewing lesson. ♥️

[@CatherineSews]

You are so welcome! I just couldn't live with the off centre snowflakes, so I was glad I recut it!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Beautiful. I have a short neck. I always buy mock-Turtlenecks. Your Turtleneck looks better than those sold here.

[@dianahall5170]

Thanks for sharing your projects. I have learned a lot and feel a renewed interest in sewing.

[@jeanfeller4961]

Great job once again!

[@aminahawa7237]

You make it seem so easy. I absolutely love watching you 🥰

[@ClaudiaDavZam]

I love it. I was just looking to make a turtleneck for my mom and my fabric just arrived today.

[@bekesize]

Yay! Thanks! I love a mock neck turtle neck shirt with no cuffs! I run hot, so prefer the appearance of a turtle neck versus an actual turtle neck. You mentioned sewing on the the sewing line versus corner to corner, I had trouble seeing it in the many colors of the sweater. Maybe you could point it out again in an upcoming video, thanks!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Beke. Yes, I'll try to zone in on that a bit better next time. Maybe I can do a #short video on it.

[@NewsfromtheGrove]

That looks great! I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you !!🥰

[@olivemd]

Thanks for the lesson. I learn so much. Your sweater suits you so well.

[@cjane51]

I always learn so much from you Catherine. Thanks and Happy New Year

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello Claudia how are you doing, where are you from?

[@clothingalterations]

Great tutorial. I love your videos 👍❤🌳🌹

[@patriciaboyd1199]

I would love to have a light weight turtleneck like that!

[@dimples7334]

I always use knit interfacing on hems and cuffs on knit tops. Works great

[@heathersretirementshenanig6785]

I'm the complete opposite, I love turtleneck tops. I really want to start making clothes but haven't got the nerve to try yet. I have altered a top recently and I have combined two tops to make a new top. It looked nice but was a bit tight. I have also converted tops into accent pillows cases too, that was fun. I have some things I want to alter before our cruise in April too but I bought them new so I'm afraid to ruin them, lol. I'll figure it all out eventually. Lovely turtleneck my dear.

[@lynnries7729]

Most Hallmark wrapping paper has a grid on the back side. I always look for it when thrifting or at estate sales.

[@elayned6147]

Good to know!

[@michellemabelle100]

That turned out just beautifully - love that fabric! I have learned how to make turtlenecks this fall/winter and made several for myself, using my basic bodice block as a starting point. Love the way you did the bottom hem with that stabilizing tape. Great tip! And great call on recutting that front bodice too - I usually buy about half a yard more than I think I'll need if there is a repeating pattern because I just know I'll want to recut something or other! :) Makes me feel better that an expert like you also has to recut sometimes! :)

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Michelle! I often make mistakes, but they're not usually right at the beginning like this one was! My goodness, sewing in public has its ups and downs, lol.

[@that-sew-jaz]

Have you done a tutorial on how to make a hoodie/sweatshirt larger. I have watched your 5 ways to make a t-shirt larger like 20 times. I'm religiously addicted to it. It's so helpful!!!

[@annie7768]

Great video and thanks for the link to the free Tshirt pattern too

[@denisebarker9288]

Beautiful work❤️

[@choctaw5050]

Beautiful sweater…

[@QueenAmethyst55]

Catherine it looks great. Marking some fabric is very frustrating. My best method is the little chalk wheel you can get. Makes a lovely clear thin line I've found. All the best. 🙂

[@loreleig5062]

Happy New Year and thanks for another great tutorial 🇨🇦

[@CatherineSews]

Happy new year to you too!🇨🇦

[@cybersecretary]

Great timing, I just bought fabric for a turtleneck and was going to use my long sleeve t shirt pattern. I'll check my neck line. I always wondered if hemming the sleeves first, if you know the length is oerfect, while the fabric is still flat was ok.

[@kathytierney3855]

❤️

[@emilysmith2784]

I love that fabric. I was looking for something similar to make some leggings but couldn’t find any. Guess I’ll have to wait until next year now 😂

[@lilliannecahoon4822]

Thank you so much for not editing out those oops moments, we all make them! I wanted to ask your opinion on sergers, I would like to buy one but have a small budget. I wonder if you have any experience or knowledge about/with a beginner level Singer serger, it is within my budget and has good reviews, I’m not really sure what qualities a good serger should have. I enjoy your videos so much, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@angelbear_og]

Haha, nice save!!!

[@በእውቀቱተገኝ]

Wow

[@amyshimonkevitz4803]

I do have a question for you about this construction. How did you determine the measurements of the turtleneck piece? Had your past self already measured around the neckline to get that dimension for the neckline portion of the turtleneck? If you mentioned it I missed it, so I thought I would ask. I found this to be very informative, and I thank you for showing this process. I have a couple turtlenecks I really like to wear, but I would like to make a couple more in different colors, so this would be helpful for me. Thank you!

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, I definitely put a lot of trust in my past self for just accepting those measurements without question! It's the perfect fit if you're like me and can't tolerate a chokey neckline. It gives a bit of breathing room.

[@sarawelder1]

If you don't use a serger to attach the neck do you have to use a zig zag stitch?

[@CatherineSews]

@@sarawelder1 you could do a double row of straight stitch if you prefer.

[@Sandra-r9v3u]

Where do you find those friction pens? I am only familiar with the the friction highlighters, which I use for my scripts.

[@CatherineSews]

There’s a link in the description. They’re great!

[@helenwood3199]

Could you have the sewn sleeve hems before the side/sleeve seam?

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, you can, but then you end up with the end of the seam showing at the bottom of the sleeve, so my preference is to do the seam first, and then the hem.

[@edenaholic2205]

Are you the voice for Marge from the Simpsons?

[@jackiewhitaker7029]

How did you figure the amount you needed for the turtleneck?