Pattern Loose fit top with wide straps

Hello my dear! to sew something with your own hands, but you think it’s too difficult? I want to please you - many things can be sewn without creating a pattern from scratch! And today I will show you how easy it is to sew a tank top without a pattern .

Materials and tools

Miniature sleeveless T-shirts are often worn in the warm season, so the material for sewing should be light. A summer jersey top will allow the skin to breathe and absorb moisture well. Models and patterns of such products are distinguished by their simplicity and conciseness. The top for evening outings can be made of silk or viscose. The beach version is made from cotton and linen.

Almost any fabric requires decating - steam or water treatment - before cutting. This is necessary in order to prevent shrinkage of the finished product after the first wash. The technique for performing decating depends on the density of the material. As a rule, the fabric must be wetted with warm water and left for several hours, after drying, ironed. Exceptions include linen, silk and cotton fabrics - they only need to be ironed, without soaking.

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Accessories

To sew a top with your own hands, you will need basic tools that are used in sewing. To work you should prepare:

• sewing machine;
• iron;
• scissors (separately for fabric and paper);
• measuring tape;
• pins;
• tailor's chalk;
• accessories for decoration (optional);
• threads of two colors.

Beginners should know that any product is sewn with several threads. At the cutting and basting stage, contrasting ones are taken (for example, black stitches are applied to white fabric). Machine stitching is done with threads matching the color of the material. This is necessary in order to simplify the process of removing running stitches.

The top pattern for beginners contains three parts: the front (1 piece with a fold) and the back (2 pieces). For the edging of the collar, a figure 3-4 cm wide is drawn (rhombus, rectangle or oval) depending on the chosen type of neckline. The length of the element must correspond to the size of the head opening.

The allowance is 1 cm along all seams in the product, except for the bottom, where you need to leave 3-4 cm.

Description of work:

• Sew darts onto the front details. Iron the depths of the darts towards the middle.
• Finish the front and back necklines with facings. Sew shoulder seams.
• Place the ruffles in pairs with right sides facing inward and stitch along a wide cross section.
• Fold and stitch the outer edges of the ruffles. Press the seams. Thread the ruffles into the armholes.
• Finish the armholes together with facings. Sew the side seams. Fold the bottom of the product and stitch it.
• Iron the finished product.

And voila, our ruffled top is ready. All that remains is to put it on and amaze everyone with your unique beauty.

Another T-shirt pattern. This is a very beautiful T-shirt with a figured back, which is open in parts and imitates a complex pattern. And you can sew such beauty with your own hands.

Style features

In order for lingerie-style clothing elements to make the look winning, they need to be combined correctly. They should interest, not provoke.

Basic rules of combination:

• A revealing lingerie-style dress looks good with cardigans, long woolen ones or knitted ones.
• A top without a cape can be complemented with jeans; they should be as simple as possible. And shorts will make the image ridiculous.
• The slip dress goes well with men's jackets. If you choose the right shoes and accessories, you will have a stylish look for a festive occasion.

Example of a lingerie style top

• Small jewelry will complete the look with a lingerie-style top or dress. Earrings or a chain should not be conspicuous.
• A white or black dress can be left alone; a small handbag or clutch will complete the look.
• The only look that doesn't look good with satin tanks is sporty. And romantic or strict looks equally good.
• Dresses can be worn over plain T-shirts.
• It is not recommended to use high heels if the look includes an element of lingerie-style clothing.
• The top can complement a jacket of the same color made of satin or silk.

Combination options in different styles

Linen style of clothing

The lace satin top pattern looks quite simple. How the style differs:

• All linen-style products resemble sleeping clothes in cut.
• Things can look revealing, but still hide everything you need with the right combination.
• Tops, dresses and other items are made exclusively from light fabrics. Usually it is chiffon, satin and silk.
• The most popular are pastel colors. Sometimes tops are made in bright shades, but there should not be any patterns on them.

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Linen style of clothing

The main difference between lingerie clothes is that they look revealing, but not provocative. The fabric emphasizes figure flaws. Therefore, tops are not recommended for ladies with large clothing sizes. Lace is the main element used to decorate things. Ruffles and frills are rarely used.

Important! If the fabric is translucent, it is made multi-layered. Clothes of this cut should not look vulgar.

Dress in linen style

Typical styles

Tops that resemble lingerie can come in different lengths and styles. Main design options:

• Option with cups. The cups focus on the chest, but figure flaws are also emphasized. It is recommended to choose such clothes if you have a slim figure.
• Loose tops with straps are an option for ladies with medium or small breasts. In combination with curvy figures, the image turns out to be vulgar.
• Tops with ruffles on the chest made of basic fabric. Lace is rarely used to create additional volume.
• Tight-fitting options for combining with suits and jeans. It is recommended to choose for girls with above average height.

Basic top in lingerie style

There are different length options for tops:

• Standard length is at waist level. A loose fit is often used.
• Crop top - products above the waist, suitable for combination with jeans and shorts. Can be complemented with a jacket.
• Elongated tunic-type products, the fabric of which fits the body.
• The combination is most similar to nightwear, complemented by thin straps. Length not below hip. This combination is recommended to be worn by older women.

Top with lace

Description of the work to sew a gathered top:

• Finish the front and back pieces with facings.
• Sew the upper parts of the front along the middle line, sewing at the same time the short sections of the front neck facings.
• Place and secure the gather along the seam line. Complete the shoulder stitches, also sewing short sections of the front and back facings.
• Overcast and press seam allowances. Iron the neckline and stitch if necessary.
• Sew the top and bottom parts of the product separately along the side seams. Sew the bottom part of the product to the top. Overcast and press seam allowances.
• Sew the sleeve seams. Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Sew seam allowances and press onto sleeves. All that remains is to bend and hem the bottom of the sleeves and the product. Press the seams and topstitch if necessary.

This is how we get a gathered top.

Back length: 65 cm Sizes: from 36 to 46

Necessary materials

To sew a silk linen top yourself, you need to have a sufficient amount of base fabric and lace for decoration as desired. But silk is not the main material used to create clothes in this style.

• Silk is one of the most expensive materials. The fabric hugs the body nicely. Even in a loose fit, it flows over the figure, emphasizing imperfections. Silk is difficult to care for, so it is recommended to choose satin, it is cheaper and less capricious.
• Satin is a high-quality fabric at an affordable price. The disadvantage is that it is too shiny.
• Velvet - rarely used for sewing tops, decorated with lace. With it you can create a festive look.
• Lace - used to create a second layer on top of the main fabric.
• Viscose is least often used in sewing linen clothing. This is a material that is pleasant to the body and allows the skin to breathe. The fabric retains its color, is easy to iron, and does not require extensive care, but products made from it quickly lose their good appearance.

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Unlike cotton, satin and silk require careful care, so a T-shirt or dress made from them rarely becomes everyday wear. The basic rule for caring for silk is that it should be stored only in natural materials. Polyethylene, for example, leads to moisture accumulation.

Sewing fabric

Description of the swing pattern:

• Reinforce the facing of the upper edge of the back and the strap with a gasket.
• Sew the center seam and back darts.
• Iron the depths of the darts to the middle of the back.
• Turn the one-piece facing of the top front over the face and stitch along the armhole edges.
• Fold the strap right side inward, stitch along the longitudinal section, turn it inside out and iron it.
• Turn the one-piece facing for the top front and the allowances for the armholes inside out.
• Insert the ends of the strap into the top corners between the seam allowances. Stitch the product along the armholes from the face to the edge about 5 to 7 mm from it.
• Sew together the top and back facings, right sides together.
• Adjust the seam allowances. Sew the side seams without catching the facing.
• Stitch it to the allowances of the side seams and the middle seam and to the depths of the darts. Fold the bottom of the product and stitch it to the edge, and then 5 to 7 mm from it.

Just like that, it’s pretty and not difficult!

How to decorate

To make the top unique and interesting, girls strive to decorate it with their own hands. However, it is worth remembering that decorative elements must be in harmony with the style and color scheme of the product.

Decoration methods:

• Sew beads of various sizes on the neck of the product, the closer to the neck, the more beads.
• A top with straps can be decorated with fringe, placing it near the neckline.
• Sew lace ribbons to the straps and bottom of the top.
• Make embroidery on the chest or along the bottom of the product.

You can easily sew a top with thin straps yourself. By following the instructions, even a novice craftswoman can handle the job. Fashionable and stylish sleeveless T-shirts will remain at the peak of popularity for a long time. A linen top worn under a formal jacket will add charm to the look, and in combination with a pencil skirt it will look elegant and fashionable.

Description of the work: T-shirt pattern:

• Iron the bias tape to the tops of both the front and back along the neckline and armhole cuts.
• Sew the upper part of the front to the middle one, and the middle part to the lower one.
• Iron the back seam allowances on the wrong side and topstitch the sides at a distance of about 7 mm.
• Sew the side and shoulder seams by sewing bias tape into the shoulder seams. The neckline and armhole allowances should be turned to the wrong side, then stitched from the face of the top.
• Fold the bottom of the product and stitch at a distance of 25 mm from the front side of the top.
• Wrap the ends of the upper and middle parts of the back around plastic rings and stitch on the front Y side of the product.

This is such a beautiful T-shirt pattern, and the result will be even more beautiful, there is no doubt about it.

To sew such a wrap top, you will need: cotton fabric or silk

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Top with decorative ties at the neck

For this blouse you will need:

• 1m 10cm of chiffon with a pattern (for all sizes), and 1m 45cm wide;
• 1 m of elastic tape 30 mm wide;
• 20 cm of thin woven interlining;
• sewing threads;

You need to re-cut all the parts in accordance with the required size (download the instructions below), then all the resulting parts need to be cut out with a seam allowance of 1 cm wide and a hem allowance of 1.5 cm. Cut out those parts that are indicated in gray on the pattern from the fabric, laying it out in one layer.

After you redraw all the details, you will get the following:

• 10 is in front
• 11 - back
• 1 — facing for the front neckline with a tie (2 parts)
• 2 — facing for the back neck (2 parts)

Download the pattern for free (3.2 MB) Download instructions for the pattern (1.9 MB)

I really like this top model, so I suggest you pay attention: the top pattern is on one shoulder.

You will need:

• knitted fabric
• 2m of knitted finishing tape to match the fabric
• 1 m of reinforcing tape 1 cm wide
• 15 punch buttons

Tips for DIY sewing

Before you learn how to sew a tank top with straps, you need to consider the features of working with the material:

• The fabric is stored folded up.
• For cutting, use only very sharp scissors.
• Before sewing, the satin is left to “rest” for some time after cutting.
• The sewing machine needle must match the type of fabric, and also be of high quality and sharp.
• It is important to stretch the fabric when sewing.
• Choose a short stitch length so that the machine sews evenly.

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Important! Before sewing on the flounce or simply finishing the work, the ends are processed with a zigzag seam.

Pattern with wide straps

Cut details:

Top pattern - only 2 parts.

Cutting details made of elastic knitted fabrics are sewn with an elastic stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. And the hem of the bottom is stitched with a double needle to maintain its elasticity.

How to sew lace to a lingerie style top

You can sew a T-shirt with lace on straps in several stages. First, the top is made and finished by finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch. And then they start sewing on the lace. It is recommended to use lace strips in a contrasting color, which at the same time will be combined with the main fabric. Before starting to work with complex materials, it is recommended to watch the master class.

Lace on top

The strip should be applied over the satin and sewn with a zigzag seam. Be sure to choose the thread exactly to match the color of the lace, since the seam should not be visible. If desired, you can choose a different decorative stitch.

Working with lace

A lingerie-style top with the right selection of other clothing items will help create a bright or serious look. When sewing yourself, it is recommended to use satin or natural silk. It is imperative to take into account the peculiarities of working with fabric, as well as the rules for storing and caring for it. You can decorate the top with lace or flounces.

Description of the work of sewing a pattern for a one-shoulder top:

• Baste, stitch and finish the side seam of the top.
• Baste the finishing tape along the entire contour of the neckline so that the fabric of the top fits strictly between the aligned edges of the tape.
• Place a stitch along the “face” of the product. Treat both sides of the armhole in the same way. Sew the shoulder seam. Process the allowances together.
• From the fastener side, turn them right side out, baste and iron. Place a fastening tape on top, baste it and sew two lines to the edge.
• Using the ribbon stitched to the back of the top, punch through the bottom of the buttons. Tap the tops of the buttons onto the tape on the front
• Finish the bottom edge of the top, fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, baste and stitch. Remove the temporary basting stitch threads and iron the garment.

A very beautiful top with a stand-up collar, I mean with a stand-up collar.

To pattern this top you will need: knitted fabric that stretches in the transverse direction

Haute Couture top with darts

Required measurements

The key to tailoring a high-quality product is taking correct measurements, regardless of whether simple patterns or complex ones are involved in the work. Basic Rules:

• measurements are taken based on underwear;
• for a right-handed person, the right side is measured, and for a left-handed person, the left side, since these parts of the body are more developed;
• a pattern is always half of the product, so we must not forget that some measurements must be divided in half (hip, neck, chest, waist, back).

List of required measurements:

• Neck circumference. It is measured in its lower part, the measuring tape is laid from the side of the face.
• Chest circumference. The tape is laid along the line of the shoulder blades and along the most protruding parts of the chest. The model must stand without holding her breath. The tape adheres to the body, but does not press.
• Front length. Measured from the shoulder to the waist along the protruding parts.
• Chest height. Length from shoulder to the most protruding part of the chest.
• Back length. Measured from the bone at the base of the neck to the waist.
• Length of the product. Measured from the bone at the base of the neck to the end of the desired length of the product.
• Shoulder length. Measured when the desired result is a top with wide straps.

You cannot take measurements yourself, because the results may be inaccurate. And in the art of sewing, any inaccuracy threatens that the product simply will not fit on the model, so it is better to ask someone to help.

You can refer to the size correspondence table.