How to sew a long sleeve t-shirt with hoodie

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This is the easy step by step sewing tutorial to learn how to sew a long sleeve t-shirt with hoodie for kids.

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How to sew a long sleeve t-shirt with hoodie

Place the front and back bodice together, and match the shoulder seams.

2. Stitch the shoulder seams with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. For this step, use a zigzag or an overlocking stitch for it. You might also use a serger for the seams of the top. Set aside.

3. Bring the sleeves to the table. Fold the bottom by 1 inch to the inside of the sleeve. Press flat with your iron.

4. Place the bottom sleeve piece and overlap the pieces by 1 inch. Pin them together.

5. Stitch them together with a zigzag stitch or a twin needle.

6. Press the seams flat. The t-shirt will look like the picture below:

7. Now, bring the bodice to the table and place the top flat with the sleeves facing the armhole area.

8. Pin the sleeves and the bodice together, right sides facing and stitch them with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.

9. Now, fold the bodice and the sleeves on the wrong side and press the seams flat. Then, stitch the side seams and sleeves together.

10. Turn the top to the right side and press the seams flat.

11. For the hemline, turn the shirt to the wrong side again and fold it 1 inch .

12. Stitch the hemline with a zigzag stitch or a twin needle.

13. For the sleeves, repeat the hemline steps.

14. The hoodie: Place both pieces of the hoodie together, right sides facing. Remember to make the notches on the front of the hoodie.