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Home » On the Cutting Floor’s Blog » How to make an easy T-shirt with pockets

How to make an easy T-shirt with pockets

February 5, 2017 by Daniela Leave a Comment

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How to make an easy T-shirt with pockets

 Place front and back bodice pieces together, right sides facing and match the shoulder seams.

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  1. Stitch the shoulder seams with either a proper sewing machine stitch ( for stretch fabrics use a zigzag or overlocking stitch) or use a serger.
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  2. Now, match the side seams and stitch them together on both sides.dsc_0618
  3. Set the bodice aside and bring the sleeves to the table.
  4. Fold the sleeves in half and match the seams togetherdsc_0619
  5. Then, stitch the seams on both sleeves dsc_0620
  6. Turn the sleeves to the right side and bring the bodice to the table.dsc_0621
  7. Insert the sleeves into the bodice.  Remember to match the seams.  Then, stitch them together.dsc_0622
  8. Now, pull the sleeves out of the top.dsc_0623
  9. For the hemline, fold the hem 3/4 inside.  Press flat and sew it with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.

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11.  Repeat with with the cuffs.dsc_0699
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12.  For the pocket, fold the fabric on the rounded area with 3/8 inch inside.  Press flat with your iron.

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13.  Stitch it together and press again.dsc_0711

14.  Now fold the sides and bottom and top as shown in the picture below:dsc_0712

15.  Stitch it with a zigzag stitch.dsc_0713

16.  Now, pin it to the top (only on the front fabric!) and sew the top, sides and bottom with a 1/8 inch from the edge. DO NOT SEW THE CURVED AREAdsc_0714

17.  Neckband:  Fold the neckband into two, lengthwise and sew along the seam allowance.  Then press flat.

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18.  Now fold the neckband into two, widthwise and press it.dsc_0448

19.  Place the neckband on the neckline and machine baste it to the bodice.  Remember that the neckband is shorter than the neckline, so it lays flat when finished.

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20.  Now, make an overlocking stitch on the seams and trim the excess fabric.

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21.  Now, you can topstitch the neckband with a 1/8 from the edge.

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And that is all for today.

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Happy sewing!

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