How to make a Tank Top + Create your own Pattern | Easy! Beginner friendly. ALL the Details
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2023
- Let's sew clothing FOR YOU! We'll make this darling tank top on a standard sewing machine. And I'll show you how to create your own sewing pattern! Lots of info packed into this video. I include ALL the details, on every project, so you're never lost. It's like we're sitting next to each other, sewing and having fun!
SUPPLIES NEEDED for TANK TOP:
About 1 yard of knit fabric
* You can purchase a wide variety of knits online and in fabric shops like Joann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby. Or get creative and use a clearance T-shirt or an old T-shirt you'd like to repurpose.
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MY FABRICS:
This tank top was made with my own fabric designs, from Art Gallery Fabrics and FIGO Fabrics.
You can purchase them in online shops by searching "Dana Willard Fabric" or look on etsy.com, amazon, etc.
Purchase the CAT FABRIC in KNIT online here:
amzn.to/47TtNBx
SEWING MACHINE RECOMMENDS:
In this video I'm using the Baby Lock BRILLIANT, from their Genuine seriew. If you're looking to buy a good entry level machine, I also love the JOY and JUBILANT Baby Lock sewing machines in the same GENUINE machine series. You can read reviews and purchase online here:
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Love the simplicity of doing this tank! Now we need to know how to make that super cute green top you have on!
Greta video. Thank You for being so detailed and the zoomed in camera view.
Thanks so much! I hope you have fun sewing! - Dana
Great tutorial. I love how you take us from the very beginning to the very end. I love how you show your work at the machine. I hate when some creaters omit that part out of the video. They tell you what they'll do and come back to the table after it's been sewn. The work at the machine is an absolute fundamental piece of visual that all beginners should and need to see in order to grow their knowledge. However, just a little bit of feedback here as well... although I am a beginner myself but know this, others may not. You didn't talk the viewers through how to lay the pattern onto the fabric (selvedge vs. crosswise grain). It may also be helpful for beginners to know to always launder the fabric before starting any project to account for shrinkage.
Hi there! Thank you so much for all the feedback! I appreciate it! And you're right...I always forget to talk about prewashing fabric, and grainline. I'll try to remember that for future videos! Thanks for watching :) - Dana
I just HAVE to say. I love your videos, just found you and am so so so happy that there is someone showing step by step videos for sewing that I can understand. I am making matching circle skirts for my nieces and now definitely a tank top for myself. Thank you so much for doing your videos!!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Madelynn! Matching skirts sounds totally adorable. Have fun sewing! - Dana
So glad you are back. The kids must be grown now. I learned so much from you when I started to sew a few years ago
Great job on that orange tank top! It will look great on you! I’m going to give it a try later this morning! Thank you so much!😊
So glad to see your happy face back on YT. I can't sew any type of clothing, but I still watch your clothing videos because you make me feel as if someday I'll be able too. But that's a ways in the future.
I hope you and your family have blessed holidays. 🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻
I don't know why, but this comment made me so happy
@AidaReva ahhhh I'm so glad. 😃 Have a wonderful weekend, Aida. 🌺
You inspire me so much and really help me to be a better seamstress! I am so thankful for your funny light hearted attitude and MASTER skills. I really do wanna be like you when I grow up lol! I just set up a sewing room for me and my 3 daughters. You are on the ipad constantly as we learn to sew!
Yaaaasss, a new video from Dana! Will watch later with a nice cup of tea, can't wait! 😃
Thanks Linda!
More knit sewing tutorials please. Thank you. I would love to see how to make the top you are wearing.
Oh good! I'll try to do more with knits! And thank you :) My green top is from Target :) Maybe I should do a video on how to sew the sleeves! - Dana
I've missed you and your videos! You taught me to make pouches. Thank you ❤
oh fun! I love making zipper pouches. It's been a while for me :) thanks for the comment! - Dana
Thank you, Dana! I can't wait to try this. I love your videos! You are an amazing teacher (and I should know, I've been teaching for 17+ years).
Such a wonderful way to make a tank top! Your directions are wonderful!❤️
Hi Dana! So nice to see you again!!! Thank you for another awesome video!🎉
I love the way you made your tank top n I love the strawberry material.
Ahhh! Awesome video! I always love your endings. My favourite one still is when you were supipping the hot drink telling people to go 😂
I've been watching you since I started sewing in 2016....you are one of my go to channels 😊
aw awesome! Thanks Lynette! :) Dana
Thanks so Much Dana! Always so nice to hear from you. What a cute project. BTW, your blouse is so pretty.
I absolutely love your videos! I just finished the stripped quilt for my great granddaughter arriving in October and it came out beautiful. I hope it becomes an heirloom piece after I am long gone. Thank you for the excellent directions.
Thank you Angie! Aww I love that you made a quilt for yoyr great granddaughter! That is so cool. I'm sure it will be treasured for a long time :) Thanks for watching - Dana
Love it how you show and explain the steps ..thank you
Fabulous video, not rushed and fully explained. Thank you x
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate the details :) Have fun sewing! - Dana
I’ve always loved your how-to videos and I’ve used many of them in the past. Just recently I went back to your “envelope” pillow case and little boys shorts videos. I’ve used the little girls skirt pattern too with the elastic waist. I also like the “how to make a pillow case with cording” video. You’re so creative and talented and I love that I can always search for your past videos as well as enjoy your present videos. Thank you!
Aww you are so awesome! Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the videos :) Thanks for watching and have a great day!
Dana
I wanna make a shirt like the one she has on! ❤
Love how easy you made it, great work!
Thank you for sharing. Watching you as given me the confidence to try this ❤ you have a talent for teaching x
oh good! I'm glad you feel confident to do it! You've totally got this :) Thanks for watching Judy! - Dana
Great seeing you back, Dana. You are so good at presenting your content. 😊
Thank you so much Denise! and Thanks for watching! :) - Dana
Yep, definitely going to make one. Thank you
Such a great video! I have learned so much watching your videos. Now to go see all the things! Thank you!!
….and “sew” 😀
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I have been wanting to sew some sleeveless tops and now I think I can do it without even having to buy a pattern. I love being able to make my own designs/versions of clothing, bags, etc. I just recently found you on RUclips and have loved all of your videos that I have seen. Great info and you have such a fun style!!
Oh good! Yay! Yes, it's so fun to breakdown the process and feel like you can do it! You've totally got this :) Have fun making tank tops! And thanks for watching! - Dana
Lovely top. Thanks for sharing ❤
Love how simple it was to make. Do you have a tutorial on the top you are wearing?
I'm going to watch this tomorrow! Thank you! I love all your projects!
Thanks so much! Have a great night! - Dana
@@MADEEveryday you're welcome!
Wow, you're so motivational and funny!
I could always sew pillows and curtains, but am now doing some simple clothes - this was so informative, definitely making soon!
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you create this awesome and amazing tank top. I really really love ❤️ the end results and it didn’t take long at all. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed watching! Yes, it's really fun how quickly these clothing projects can come together! Dana
Great video....appreciate all the tips too.....thank you!
Thanks for sharing, I’ve been procrastinating, making a sundress for myself, my plan was using one of my existing dresses as a pattern so now you have motivated me to get going. 👍❤️😊
oh good! I'm excited for you to sew a dress! Sounds adorable :) - Dana
Great job. Thank you. I have a little more confidence watching your video.
Thank you. This has helped me so much first time trying tank top
Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this. I love watching all your videos, you are so bubbly and happy and that makes me smile. I have made some of your creations and I love the way you keep everything so simple. You are my favorite!!! Fall is on the way and I hope you have so much fun with all your creations for that season!!
awww. What a sweet comment! Thank you so much! Your name is making me smile :) I need some pumpkin spice in my life right now! haha. Have fun sewing! - Dana
@@MADEEveryday Thank you Dana!!! I love the Fall season the best!!! I hope your day is wonderful!!
Looks awesome!!!!❤
Thanks so much! Have fun sewing! - Dana
Great job! Will definitely make.
Love your top!
Love this video!! Thank you !!
Hey! Good to see you ❤❤❤
Thank you , this was so helpful.
Love this.
Haven’t saw you in awhile glad to see a video
Aw thank you! I know...it's been a while :) I hope you enjoy the new video! - Dana
I really want to make some clothes for myself, I have patterns & material but I’m a little nervous. After looking at this video I’m going to give it a go. Thank you for speaking layman’s language I appreciate it. So happy I found your videos, keep em coming 👍🤩🥰🥰.
You've totally got this! Honestly....I've learned so much about clothing construction by just jumping in and deconstructing my store-bought clothing to figure out how the pieces go together, etc. You can do it! And if you mess up, you can start over :) haha. Good luck Elizabeth! - Dana
Great video!!! Super helpful tips! 🤗
Sew awesome!! Thank you! I hope you’re doing well! I started watching you several years ago!
Aw thanks! I know I've been spotty here on RUclips, but I have a whole batch of videos that I filmed recently....so there's more to come! - Dana
@@MADEEveryday 💜💛💚
You look amazing Dana. Great video.
Aw thanks you Tiffany!!
Thank you 😊
Have some jersey cotton and am going to try this!!!!
oooo perfect! Yay! I hope you have fun with it! -Dana
Wonderful. You are back!! :)
Love it
29:56 i love that. no perfectionism , but...
''all you ever need to do is do your best'' 😁
Yay. Dana is back. I’ve missed you.
Now, you aren’t going to forget my Christmas stocking are you? And if you could do it in tartan (or plaid as you Americans call it) you’d make my Scottish husband incredibly happy.
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Superb video! I need to perfect that binding method. Sometimes the second row of stitches don’t evenly cover the first row.
Welcome back I missed you. Hope everything is ok with and family ❤
from mrs: great vid. Excellent instruction, great project that looks great and doesn't take a lot of time!!
Thanks for the comment! :) - Dana
Which sewing machine needle and size are you using❓❓❓My experience: many stretch and ballpoint needles cause skipping stitches. So far, the best for me have been Janome Purple Tip needles, yet I sometimes I still get skipped stitches, so I sew over stripes of tissue paper. Great video!
Excelente ❤
Only your channel❤love it, such a newbe here 🙏
Love your videos! Just learned that if you spray your fabric with spray starch, you can get it to fold better and not roll on its own
Spray and iron press I should have said
I like the blouse you are wearing ♡♡
Haha. Thanks! It's from Target! :) - Dana
This is a nice video.
You are so awesome ❤
thank you
I missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thx Dana❤am from uganda
Hi there! Thanks for watching and have fun sewing :) - Dana
Great job. I may just have to give it a try. Not a fan of stretch. I ran across my notes I wrote down for making the simple apron you did a video on about 4 years ago. I made 26 of those for Christmas ( I made a note of it).
Was so excited when I saw this! Bring more, more often 🤭😉
What kind of pen was that pink pen, when u were tracing?
Tia
Hahah. Yes! I shot a whole batch of videos recently, so there are more come! yay! And that's really funny that you asked about my pen. haha. It's just a cheap ballpoint pen we got from our orthodontist and I can't believe I used it in the video...must have been a last minute thing where I needed a pen and grabbed that. But it's wonky shaped haha. I wondered if anyone would notice it! You did! :) Thanks for making me laugh about that Tia. - Dana
Love the idea of leaving tails to help get started and stay out of the 'throat', will do that from now on :). I would love to know how you put the ruffle on the cat t-shirt sleeves, is that on another video?
I should create a follow up video for those cat sleeves! Good idea! Thanks for watching Jess :) - Dana
Great video. Love the top. Did you make the top you wearing at the moment. Very pretty and love the sleeves. Will you ever think of doing a tutorial video of the top.
Thanks! The green top is from Target! Many have asked about the sleeves. Maybe I should do a video on how to make sleeves like that :) Thanks for watching! - Dana
The sleeves on the blouse you are wearing,how to make them, so pretty
Thanks! Yea, I should do a video on how to make those sleeves. I've thought about doing that for a while now. Thanks for watching! - Dana
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what needle do you recommend for knits? Thank you so much for such great videos!
Technically I should recommend a "ball needle" to you, which is best because it rolls off the knitted fibers. BUT....to be honest, I just sew with a standard needle on my knits because I've never had a problem and I hate changing my needle! haha. So there's the honest answer :) You can learn more about all that, and sewing with knits in my other video here, How to Sew with Knit Fabrics: ruclips.net/video/kYI9AG7pORc/видео.html
When you stitch down the binding for the armhole, what stitch are you using, same zigzag as seam or a longer, shallower zigzag? Thanks!
I believe I used a zigzag in that part also...but you could probably use a straight stitch here as well, since you are sewing it back and forth a few times. Less likely that the stitch will break
Wow! It's been 4 months since ur last video. Good thing I'm subscribed, like this I know that u uploaded a new vid!
Hahah. Thanks! Yea, it's been a while. Hopefully I can be more frequent on here :) I just filmed a batch of new videos, so there's more to come! - Dana
Hi Dana, I have heard that you can sew with a straight stitch if I am using a strech thread like Eloflex strech thread. Is that correct?
I’ve done it. Yes! Best to practice a bit first because you may need to adjust your tension. 😊
On the right side? Tyvm!
Loved your tutorial. Where can i get a ironing mat like yours?
Thanks Dianna! There are tons of options on Amazon and in fabric shops for wool pressing mats. I can't remember the exact brand I have, but here are some options for you: amzn.to/3PnyGdE
@@MADEEveryday thank you for replying. I ended up on Amazon couple days ago. All good
You are a wonderful instructor. Where did you purchase your fabric?
Thank you Robin! The fabric is one of my own designs, manufactured by Art Gallery Fabrics. I'm not sure if you can still find this exact strawberry print online, but I know you can find my cat fabric on Amazon: amzn.to/3PHyZSe Also, so an online search for "Dana Willard fabric" and you'll see other shops pop up. Thanks for watching! - Dana
Any chance you can do a serger version of this?
The bias strips don't need to be cut on a diagonal?
In this case you don't need to, because you're using a knit fabric, so it will stretch as needed around the armholes and neckline. Yay!
Can we do it with a two way stretch?
Yes totally! Make sure the stretch is going horizontal across the chest.
Maybe someone can answer this for me. I dont sew clothing, but im assuming on the pattern you add the seem allowance?
I did not add seam allowance, because the seam allowance was already included in the tank top that I traced for my pattern piece. Hopefully that makes sense.
Can you make this into a v neck?
What are you ironing on?
It's called a wool pressing mat. I love it! You can find a variety of them on Amazon and in fabric shops. Here are some options: amzn.to/3t2kqzL
I think this is the one I have: amzn.to/3PjLUIu
Someone may have asked this or maybe it was said in the video, but how much material will be needed to do a medium tank top? Thank you.
Hey there! You need about 1 yard of fabric to make a tank top, depending on size. Most knits are about 55-60" wide, so you get a lot of fabric per yard! Hope that helps. I usually put this info in the video description notes if you need to find it in the future. Have fun sewing! - Dana
@@MADEEveryday thank you. I figured you had this info somewhere but I wasn’t sure where. I will look in the description in the future. Thank you for graciously answering my question. I have been wanting to make a tank top for a long time and your instructions are so easy to follow. I can’t wait to make it. I just subscribed!!
Wish the sewing videos would include:
1) type of fabric
2) type of thread
3) length of stitch
4) type of stitch
She does say it's a knit fabric, zig zag stitch 1.8" or any stretch stitch and she has other videos on sewing with knit fabric that goes into more detail. Hope that helps.
Now the top you are wearing….. did you make that??
Hahah. No. It's from Target! I love me some good puffy sleeves :)
I’m so much fatter than you- but do you ever see knot tops with short sleeves. Shall I take apart one I have that has stains on?
Sad you skipped the part that you cut the pattern
She showed how to cut the pattern and the fabric. It's the same.
You are not really creating your 'own' pattern. You are copying it from a ready-made shirt.
Yes, correct. But it's a great way for new sewers to understand clothing construction and how the pieces go together. I recommend all sewers to start this way!