How I Made A Pattern To Copy And Sew A Velvet Shirt || @B4andAfters

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Get App This is one of my favorite shirts. When I saw one for sale in silver, I knew I wanted one! And I thought I could make it myself. @B4andAfters on

Get App I saved brown packing paper from boxes I received in the mail. It was perfect for making a pattern! First, I smoothed out the shirt fabric to trace. 1 @B4andAfters on

Get App I used a black marker to trace around the back of the shirt, making it a little bigger to allow for a seam. 2 @B4andAfters on

Get App Then I cut it out. 3 @B4andAfters on

Get App I labeled it "Shirt Back." Then I laid out the shirt with the pattern on top to see if it matched. 4 @B4andAfters on

Get App I folded the pattern in half and trimmed it so both sides would be symmetrical. 5 @B4andAfters on

Get App I marked and cut notches to mark the neck opening, and drew the seam allowance just for fun. 6 @B4andAfters on

Get App I used the same method to cut the Shirt Front. 7 @B4andAfters on

Get App Be sure to draw past the shoulders to allow for the seam. Did you notice that the shirt is inside out on purpose, to better trace the pieces? 8 @B4andAfters on

Get App Since it needs to be symmetrical, fold it in half. 9 @B4andAfters on

Get App I decided to just tear my pattern in half and cut it on a fold just like a regular pattern would do. It is easier than cutting the entire shirt flat. @B4andAfters on

Get App Lastly, I traced a sleeve on a folded paper. I could have traced the shirt front and back this way. 10 @B4andAfters on

Get App Cutting the shirt sleeve on a fold in the paper made it a lot easier than trying to figure out the sleeve shape unfolded!! 11 @B4andAfters on

Get App Measure the folded fabric to make sure it is folded evenly. 12 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the pattern to the folded fabric. 13 @B4andAfters on

Get App Make sure your velvet runs soft when you rub your hand on it, the same direction for all your pieces. (Notice these are my fabric scissors!) 14 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the Shirt Back on a fold. 15 @B4andAfters on

Get App Then cut it out. 16 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the sleeve piece on two layers of fabric. 17 @B4andAfters on

Get App This is a great beginner sewing project. It doesn't get much easier than 4 pieces to make a shirt with sleeves! @B4andAfters on

Get App 1. Copy Shirt onto paper. 2. Cut new fabric from pattern. 3. Sew shirt. @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the side and shoulder seams. 18 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the shoulder seam. 19 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the other shoulder seam. 20 @B4andAfters on

Get App Begin by sewing the side seams. 21 @B4andAfters on

Get App Finish the side seam. @B4andAfters on

Get App Sew the shoulder seams next. 22 @B4andAfters on

Get App Finish the second shoulder seam. At this point I tried it on. It fit great! It's easier to make cutting/sewing adjustments now, before adding sleeves. @B4andAfters on

Get App Fold the sleeve piece and sew its short seam. 23 @B4andAfters on

Get App Then hem each sleeve. 24 @B4andAfters on

Get App With velvet, it's better to go darker rather than lighter with the thread color. 25 @B4andAfters on

Get App More sleeve hemming... 26 @B4andAfters on

Get App This is the hardest part (besides hemming the neck).... attaching the sleeve to the body. 27 @B4andAfters on

Get App Pin the seams together, then find the center top of the sleeve to pin to the shoulder seam. Clip the curves a little to help it fit. 28 @B4andAfters on

Get App The first sleeve turned out so well! 29 @B4andAfters on

Get App I decided to hem the neck by doing a rolled hem but in two steps. Fold over once, sew all around. Fold over again, sew all around again. 30 @B4andAfters on

Get App The neckline is the most vulnerable area. If you make any sewing mistakes, they will be seen unless you wear a scarf! 31 @B4andAfters on

Get App The first time around. @B4andAfters on

Get App The second time around the neck. 32 @B4andAfters on

Get App Finishing the neckline. 33 @B4andAfters on

Get App Lastly, sew a wide rolled hem around the bottom. 34 @B4andAfters on

Get App I wish I could sew as fast in real life, as these sped up videos make it seem! 35 @B4andAfters on

Get App Ok, now to try it on! 36 @B4andAfters on

Get App From the side.... 37 @B4andAfters on

Get App From the front. 38 @B4andAfters on

Get App On the hanger. 39 @B4andAfters on

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B4andAfters Liberty I blog about frugal, practical, crafty ideas for women who make things for their home or for others. Everything has the potential to be a DIY project when I look at it! My home improvement projects always have a crafty twist to them. I can hardly make a recipe without altering it.... even ones I've never tried before! I guarantee that you will find things here that you will not see anywhere else. I believe that my Creator is honored when I imitate Him by also creating and crafting. To learn more about this Jumprope: https://www.b4andafters.com/how-to-copy-a-shirt How To Make Easy Thread Wrapped Paper Easter Eggs How To Easily Make And Edit A Jumprope Video Using Pics How To Make A Sweet Pink Valentine Pine Cone Tree How To Make A Valentine Cinnamon Roll Heart View full profile

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