T-Shirt to Tank Top | Binding Tips and Tricks

[@brendashenda4249]

I can't thank you enough!! I watched the video 5 times and then tried your method. It worked!!! I can't wait to do more! I need petite and they are impossble to find where I live. This will change my life! 😊😊

[@JanHowell]

Great to hear

[@NonbinarySky]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am autistic and have sensory trouble with sleeves, but don’t like just hacking the sleeves off of graphic tees. Now I can have nice looking graphic tank tops!

[@JanHowell]

wonderful

[@portialanden6353]

I love the way you change the look of your t-shirts. Also, could you show a video as to how to make cap sleeves on a blouse or shirt? You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks, Portia, I'll put that on my list.

[@momzilla9491]

Hi Jan, Thank you for this great lesson. You taught me a lot. #1. Knit bias tape does not need to be cut on the bias. #2. I can add a knit binding on top of the already finished neck hole! WHOOPIE! Is it possible to add a Yoke to the front and back of a Knit top, to make the garment longer. I am always finding that bust darts are too high for my body on Ready Made garments. Subscribed. Big thanks!

[@JanHowell]

I suppose you could do that. I have never tried it.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Great tank top Jan . I love your lessons.I love the black tank with the polka dots.I also love the red with black tee shirt.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@Lillian.M.]

Can't wait ! I know they will all most likely be crew necks, but maybe down the road you will do a video with V-Necks T's too

[@JanHowell]

Grea idea! I'll put it on the list!

[@Lillian.M.]

@@JanHowell Great, Thank You !

[@silverfox7081]

Jan, if I could give you 2 thumbs up I would. This is such an informative video. There was not one thing I didn't appreciate. I learned much. TY. I want to echo Lilian M's comment about V-neck tees.

[@user-bb5wq6vw5f]

Thank you,I have been inspired to take up sewing again.Love it.❤️

[@JanHowell]

Thanks, you are so kind! I'll put the v-neck tutorial on my list.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@vickyls8132]

Always my favorite teacher. You explain very well. Sure could use pointers for making bindings using Double Brushed Poly UGH!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@yvonnemcallister8292]

Thank you for this video, so informative , exactly what I searched for. I liked it so much, I have subscribed.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@harleyquebecenrevue3580]

Exactly the how to I was looking for in first 6 minutes, thank you. It would be great if we see the same firsts 6 minutes but using a serger versus sewing machine.

[@JanHowell]

Perhaps in the future.

[@gloriamante1979]

Love all your tips and tricks, you are a great teacher. You explain things clearly!!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much!

[@colorcreatecamera]

Jan you are such a great teacher! Quick clarification, when you are stitching in the ditch (love it!), are you stitching into the green trim and blue shirt underneath OR just right next to the green and then down to the blue? Thank you!!!

[@JanHowell]

When stitching in the ditch, you sew into the space right between both fabrics. I hope that makes sense. No need to topstitch.

[@colorcreatecamera]

@JanHowell ok yes and thank you!! I was trying to stitch both, no wonder I was having issues! Appreciate it.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Love the tee shirts to tank top.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@lalagamma4452]

Absolutely beautiful and they look very cute on you. Thank you for sharing your an excellent teacher. Namaste 🥰🐞🤗

[@JanHowell]

So nice of you

[@bonnie5ful]

thank you. definitely going to use. I wonder if you can use same method to change a round neck to a v neck

[@JanHowell]

Yes you can. I need to do a tutorial on this, because there are some tips that will make it easier.

[@colorcreatecamera]

You are such a great teacher!!! Thank you for this video, your instructions are so clear and easy to follow! Do you have a video on making a tshirt?

[@JanHowell]

Not yet! I have that on my list.

[@dawnturner9638]

what super cute and easy ways to up style!!!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you like it!

[@janicetarr7633]

Can't wait to try your suggestions!!! They are so cute!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks, let me know how it goes.

[@stacikinson]

I was looking for a video just like this! Making a tank top out of a t-shirt with clean edges. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. I was wondering, do you have a video that shows how to widen/deepen the neckline? If not, could you possibly put it on your list? I'm sure it's the same as these but I would love to see it actually being done. I learn better that way. ;)

[@JanHowell]

Ya, you would do it the same way. I suggest finding a shirt you like the neckline and just using that as a guide.

[@user-bb5wq6vw5f]

Love it,have been inspired to sewing again.thank you.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome. So glad you back at your sewing machine. Have fun sewing!

[@medicwebber3037]

Helpful tips. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

You're so welcome!

[@Sewmore]

That is real helpful. I am going to try it. Thanks

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@franceshicks4011]

I love these tips

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@kellymunro]

Hi Jan! I've watched a few of your videos now and love your method of explanation! Thank you :) I'm new to sewing and I'm trying to turn my tee shirts into tank tops. I traced a tank top whose fit I like and cut the tee shirt to match (like you did with the black shirt at 18 minutes in) but it's created a gap/bulge in the fabric at my boob. How can I adjust the sleeve to remove that extra fabric? Is it something I need to do when cutting, or when sewing the binding on?

[@JanHowell]

When you sew the binding on the armhole, Make the binding a little shorter than the armhole. Then when you sew it to the shirt, you'll slightly stretch the binding as you sew. That should pull in the gapping. Let me know how it goes.

[@khogo]

Hi, if I do not have a stretch material to use as binding, it is ok to use cotton material as binding on a T-shirt?

[@JanHowell]

No. Woven fabrics will not stretch and make it very difficult to get over your head without stretching.

[@coasterkat4432]

Omgosh this is perfect! TYSM!!

[@vanessaharris7396]

I always love your advice!! Thank you for such a helpful video. When you use a straight stitch like when you were putting the binding on how does it not pop when the fabric is stretched? I don’t love the look of zig zag top seam but don’t want it to pop :(

[@JanHowell]

Good question, and I usually advise to not use a straight stitch on knit, however, I've never had an issue since it doesn't stretch that much. I would try using the lightning bolt stitch if you machine has it available. It's a very narrow zigzag that you wouldn't even notice the zag.

[@angelacorsetto6790]

Great video!! Thanks

[@JanHowell]

You're welcome!

[@skyecarrette6637]

So helpful! Liked and subscribed.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rebclout]

They are soooooo cute!!! Is it possible to use reg cotton for the binding if you cut it to exact size?

[@JanHowell]

Thank you. No, regular cotton will not stretch, and you wouldn't be able to pull it over your head.

[@bethmagill4449]

LOVE this!!!

[@JanHowell]

Why thank you!

[@maryhull531]

Awesome .

[@domoniquehittner1067]

Love this!!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!