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How to Sew an Easy Shirt Without a Pattern
If you’ve got a spare meter stretch knit fabric laying around, you can sew an easy shirt without a pattern in no time flat. Melanie from The Little Studio shows you how to use your favorite shirt as a template for a new one!
Sew an Easy Shirt Without a Pattern
Melanie, who so kindly shared this tutorial, claims she can make a new shirt in less time than it takes to load up the kids and make a trip to the store. Looking at the instructions (and knowing my own kid!) I believe her!
With just a few basic sewing supplies, a meter of fabric and no actual pattern (Melanie uses an existing shirt to mark out the basic shapes), you can update your wardrobe in a snap!
Easy & Inexpensive
Check out Melanies method for making a new shirt using an old one as the template.
I love the simplicity and accessibility of this approach – just about anyone can make one for a couple of dollars! Since you only need one meter of fabric, you can shop the remnant bins at your local fabric store or use a leftover from a larger project!
Full TutorialHave Fun with The Details
This is a perfectly lovely plain shirt, but it would also be fun to add some personalized details! I like a bit of ruching on the sides to hide my, ahem, curves. You could also add something fun at the neck – maybe buttons or just some stitching detail.
If you have a stretch knit, and a cotton fabric that coordinates, you might want to take this method one step further. Combine this quick shirt with a cotton skirt with Coral + Co’s Easy T-shirt Dress Tutorial to make a quick No-Pattern dress!
Happy Sewing!
See the full tutorial on The Little Studio
