Sewing an unfussy, 5 seam T-shirt in 20 minutes (using a shirt you already have)

[@EllaHarp]

Last minute creations in short periods of time is what I love most about sewing my own clothes, so I filmed this with 1/2 hr before I had to leave because I'm a space cadet, and that's how I roll. The fabric is wrinkled, I didn't prep like a saint, I left raw edges, didn't pre-wash or iron (I know this particular fabric doesn't shrink and never owned an iron) etc etc. I'm aware this all isn't the 'right' way, and I'm cool with it. If you like doing things differently/better than me please do them! It's just a quick, everyday shirt I documented for folks who prefer a freestyle way of doing things. Happy sewing!

[@janeevans4758]

Hey if it works,all is good 👍 😊

[@Марина-ж8л7е]

Thank you 😊

[@oldwelshlady6584]

Hiya, I love w g2g at you do, yr amazing but in the object of keeping you safe from the twitteratti May I suggest you changeable sp word yr using, whilst I have no problem with speech if anyone sees that they will hard-earned heck out of you and I'm surprised they haven't already. Much love, I love yr sewing and yr tunes are on my play list too!!!

[@kymclinton3140]

I absolutely love and admire your use of the word spazz it proves you're a real person who says it like it is I know some people won't like it but it's not as if you were calling anyone else a spazz I frequently call myself a spazz if something goes wrong nothing wrong with the word spazz

[@pjgfountaine7690]

I have to admit, i hate to iron more than any other pre sewing, prep step. And since i am a novice, and wanted to hopefully find somebody else that was not so fussy , and wasn’t into ironing everything. I really wanted to see how their stuff turns out, haha. Tahdah. I see it can be just fine! Thanks for boosting my confidence to try sewing prior to ironing with some confidence. Yep, i just found your channel last night and am already sharing it both for the sewing and the music, thanks EllaHarp

[@Queenread82]

I miss my mom's old knee lever "pedal". It is so intuitive and easy to use. The foot pedal travels. Nice, easy top, thanks!

[@julestopper7553]

Love the way you sew, I made my wedding dress the night before my wedding because I didn't like the way alterations were going on the one I bought!

[@GraceJoanM]

Thank you!! I love the freestyle way of just going for it. I just made a linen work dress last night and it was so fun to not worry about making sure every tiny thing was pressed and pinned and darted or whatever. I love watching your sewing videos!

[@rochelle2758]

Your commonsense and mellow approach to sewing is really inspiring, and I love your results!

[@EllaHarp]

Thank you so much! I'm stressed about way too many things to let myself be willingly stressed about sewing 😅❤

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

Oh my! I am the same! 1 hour before a friends wedding, I made a dress for said wedding because I did not like the dress I had. Love your T and will definitely make one.

[@EllaHarp]

Love it!! Good on you 😅❤

[@dianapriester9032]

I love sewing on the older machines. I learned to sew on this exact machine. Memories of my mom sewing outfits for me from her own full dresses that no longer fit her.

[@SuzanneWho]

I’ve always been too detail obsessed and I ceased sewing years ago because it stressed me too much. BUT your videos have shown me I can do things without the stress and I intend to do the work dress and T. Actually looking forward to it!❤️😎🐈‍⬛. Thank you BTW, liked the neckline before you cut into it - looks like a boatneck.

[@susancheer5981]

I think the beauty of sewing or any craft is you learn the basics and go from there...I have been sewing for years, and always followed the directions on the pattern to a tee, because that is how we learned it in Home Ec. But then after a few years, I threw caution to the wind and started more free form sewing on certain items...eliminate the stress.

[@MrsCucciaSews]

So simple and looks very comfortable! Thank you for sharing! I would love to see a tutorial on how you make the tank top you are wearing! And I am diggin' the Whiskey Garden in the background! My new favorite is Sunshine and Roses.

[@EllaHarp]

Ahh thank you so much for listening! I'll have to do a tank tutorial soon :)

[@elissanova]

I'd also love to see the tank tutorial!

[@halleygruber5268]

I would also love to see that tank top. Your way of sewing is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@MomShots]

Great quick project! Your tip about how to hem the neckline is pretty cool. I’m going to try folding to the outside next time I’m making a tee. Also, please show us your red boots. I got a little peek of them when you were kneeling down at the end and would love to see more.

[@EllaHarp]

Give it a go! It's absolutely the easiest and cleanest way I've found to finish knit necklines. Also the boots are Frye Sabrina's (USA made) and they're dreamy. Highly recommend 🥰

[@partyoffive3165]

Love it. This is how I sew too and it’s art. There is no right or wrong way it just depends on what type of outcome you want. Structure isn’t my necessity. I feel like if I would stick to the patterns and “proper” way I would have just given up a long time ago. Happy to know there are others out there.... Thanks for the tip on the neckline! I usually leave my neck raw on knits because they come out wonky, I’m going to try this next time. Have a great show, would love to hear your album in 432 someday. You’re an incredible musician. 🙌🙌🙌

[@EllaHarp]

I always left my knit necklines raw for the same reason! I kept trying to overcomplicate things by adding separate fabric and got increasingly frustrated trying to make it all lay evenly. The day I realized I could just hem it down with a straight stitch was a total game changer

[@theangrycrafter2927]

I made your everyday workdress out of an old bed sheet, absolutely love it! Will definitely be having a go at this one next. Thank you for sharing, I love your music. I really enjoy your spotify sewing playlist while I'm creating 💜

[@abstracttom.cleanelephanto5659]

Omg! That shirt looks great she should wear it in more videos!!!!!!

[@elissanova]

Thank you for this! I've been wanting to make some shirts like this but I always seize up when it's time to cut the fabric, worried that I'm not doing it perfectly enough. Watching you crank out an elegant shirt on beautiful merino wool in half an hour makes me want to just go do it.

[@EllaHarp]

Give it a go!

[@vivienlee610]

I LOVE that!! The perfect way to do things!! Thank you. The fabric has a lovely drape & it really suits you.

[@ktkrogstad]

Wonderful! So simple. And I love it with long sleeves as well. I also often return to projects to make some tweaks and make it more to my liking :)

[@kimcastle4081]

I wish I had your sewing courage, and an old machine that works like yours! Thank you for these inspirational videos!

[@EllaHarp]

Thank you for watching!

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Hi Ella thank you for another great enabling video. Where are you when filming this? Have you given up your tiny house?

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Ah I’ve just seen your reply about your studio. We once lived on a narrow boat on the canals in the UK. Now that was truly a tiny space. I used to lay out my fabric in the narrow 2’ gangway and put my antique handcranked sewing machine on the kitchen worktop, and stand up to sew. Oh those were the days, happy and simple times. Now I have my own workroom in our little cottage 🙂

[@EllaHarp]

@@suzannemortimer9752 Oh goodness! When I lived in the tiny house I had so little floor space I had to cut my fabric on top of my car, needless to say it was a fair weather hobby only in that time frame 😂

[@suzannemortimer9752]

@@EllaHarp 🤣🤣🤣

[@TT-kg3li]

You have amazing talent in so many ways.

[@joancollier4488]

Very inspiring as always! Thank you! I so love your take on making clothes. ✂

[@janell2645]

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@kirathomas888]

That's gorgeous, thank you for such a great tutorial ❤️

[@EllaHarp]

Thanks for watching!

[@shellylemons]

Just found your channel and your music. Love it.

[@EllaHarp]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching / listening :)

[@susancropley6194]

Thank you Ella love the simplicity of this will give it a go👍X

[@feathersky860]

VERY IMPRESSED AWESOME GIRL 💙

[@sandradearing604]

JUST when I need tops! ~ brava!

[@bixnash1]

So love your voice and music as well as your clothes. Bx

[@janeevans4758]

Brilliant thanks for sharing 👍.

[@mariahope2932]

Love it

[@EllaHarp]

Thank you! :)

[@sweetengland99]

Really enjoying your video!! 🥰👍🏻🌺🔔

[@Patricia-sx6xd]

Ella. What machine are you sewing on?

[@EllaHarp]

It's a Meister Klasse 101 (info in des). One of these days I'll do a video on it

[@theswampstead559]

Where do you get your linen and wool fabric?

[@KatherineMcG]

Love it

[@EllaHarp]

Wonderful! Bamboo sounds perfect

[@HomemakingwithRebekah]

So cute! Where did you buy the merino wool fabric from?

[@prettyflower999]

Where do you buy your fabric?

[@ll0lllo493]

thx. do u still live in a small house? cheers

[@EllaHarp]

I live in a 350ish sq ft studio now and find it a little better suited to my abundance of creative arts (think fabric etc!) but still have my tiny rented out to a friend :)

[@liinatriip4076]

❤

[@rode-o5206]

DUH!

[@goldwest53]

I messaged you in IG about the work dress I made.

[@qpoopw4723]

너무멋져요~~