How to Make a Halter Top without a Pattern | Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Learn how to make a halter top from scratch without a pattern in my latest step by step sewing tutorial! It’s super easy to sew, and because it’s made with stretch fabric it’s easy to get a great fit as well. You could even use this same idea to make a halter top from a t-shirt by using an old t shirt as the fabric to upcycle and show off some of your cool old tees!
This is a great sewing project for beginners that will be quick and easy to sew, so I hope you enjoy learning how to make this shirt! It's totally customizable, too - I made a full length tank top but you could make a crop top with this same tutorial.
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
Fabric: About a yard of a stretch knit fabric (I only need ¾ of a yard, so this is a great project to use fabric remnants on!) - it does need to be stretchy fabric so you get the great fit without having to add darts and so you can get it on and off easily without needed a zipper.
A fitted tank top to use for a template
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
In this halter top sewing tutorial I’ll teach you how to sew a halter top using stretch fabric without needing an actual halter top sewing pattern. You’ll learn all the steps of cutting and stitching including how to use a shirt you already own as a guide to cut out the bodice pieces; how to sew the shirt together; how to hem the edges neatly; how to create a casing which your strap will go through; and how to make a strap to tie the top around your neck. I also give you my tips and tricks for how to sew stretchy fabric so you can sew your knit projects successfully!
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Thank you so much for watching this tutorial! I love wearing halter tops during summer as they’re so comfortable and help keep me cool. I love wearing them with pants or shorts, or tucked into a skater skirt like I did in my spring look book video to give the appearance of a halter top skater dress. This will be a simple project to sew and perfect if you’re a beginner seamstress and you want to learn how to make your own clothes easy!
Thanks for taking the time to watch my tutorial!
XO,
Monika
PS: Thank you all so much for the incredible response on my DIY Wrap Dress tutorial! I’m blown away by the support and I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed it. I hope you’re all having a wonderful start to May and I plan on doing a giveaway soon to celebrate summer and to thank you all!
I want to thank everyone for the wonderful response to my recent wrap dress tutorial and I hope you like this one as well! For those of you who want another non-stretch fabric sewing tutorial, I will be starting one soon that I'm excited about! I also hope to plan a giveaway soon as well as a thanks for all the support :) Happy sewing everyone!
WOW!!!! I have searched and searched for a simple tutorial 🤯everyone using a ruler and drawing lines 😵💫THANK YOU💖New subscriber 🥰you made it so easy and simple 💖
you will not believe the adventure i've been on before finding your video, all i wanted was a simple plus sized halter top pattern, but almost EVERY single tutorial or pattern for sale i've seen only goes to large or xl. with this it doesnt matter what size i am, so thank you for that!
Made a dress with this method. It turned out wonderful.
Oh awesome!! I’m so glad to hear that 😃 I’d love to see a picture if you’d like to share. Thank you so much for following my tutorial!
I like how you make things simple and uncomplicated. Love watching your videos.
Thank you Nilofar!! It means so much to know that you love watching them 😊 Thanks for watching my channel and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Thank you. Was looking for a classy design that doesn't let it all hang out.
Love the halter top! Its so cute. I love the stitching you chose!
Thanks so much!! 😃 I’m glad you liked it and thanks for taking the time to comment!
Wow, does this bring me back to the 60s! lol So cute on you. Your bug blooper is hilarious.
Haha my mom said the same thing about it bringing her back to her teens and 20s!! Too funny 😄 It’s so crazy how styles are just reinvented every so often! Thank you for watching!!!
Thank you for giving simple, straight forward directions! God bless you.
I just love how you show detail by detail. I've done two of your creations, the fitted top and skirt with stretch fabric and everybody i showed the end result, really liked it. Thank you very much and be safe.
That makes me so happy to hear that you’ve made some things from my channel!!! Thank you so much for following my tutorials 😃 I hope you’re staying safe and healthy too 💕
Wow! Great tutorial and easy to follow
very easy clear direction ty☮️
Did this one this weekend! great tutorial, but I struggled so much with my machine and stretchy fabric, even using jersey needle and footer. Thanks!
I made my very first piece of clothing using this video! Your videos are so helpful and really step through it well, I'm really looking forward to making more pieces from your videos! Thank you so much for making these videos!!
I love your sewing tutorials! But I haven’t seen any recent. Are you done with your channel 😢 I hope not! Yours is the best I’ve found! I used to quilt and just started making my own clothes and your channel has helped me a lot!
I have searched high and low for a tutorial like this! Thank you so much!
How cute! Thank you! I love how you give instructions. You are so easy to understand.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the tutorial and I so appreciate you taking the time to watch my channel!! Happy sewing 😃
Thankyou teacher
Another great tutorial Monica, you make it so understandable! As always, TFS 👍❤
Thanks Hazel!!! You’re always so kind and I really appreciate the support!
@@ComicatCreations I will miss your great videos while I'm without internet for a month! Still, I can 'binge watch' in July! Have a lovely weekend Monika and a great month! See ya! 😘
@@hazelkinvig-paul8231 So sorry I didn't see this comment until now, not sure how I missed it!! I hope you enjoy your time without internet, it's nice to unplug for a while :) Talk to you in a month!!!
I am definitely going to try this project. You were to the point and I didn't get confused
I just wanted to tell you how excited I am that I found your channel! By far, your channel and sewing tutorials have been so informative, easy, and understandable when it comes to making your own clothes! I cannot wait to get paid so I can make a couple new outfit pieces for myself!! Haha!!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Aw, that is so sweet of you to say!! 😊 Thank you so much for watching!! It makes me so excited to know you're enjoying the tutorials and are gonna try some out for yourself! Hopefully payday comes soon for some fabric shopping 😄Thank you so much for checking out my channel and I'd love to hear what you wind up making! Happy sewing!!!
I absolutely loved this! Simple, easy, no real measurement. Lol cuz I've been trying to draft a tank top, but added too much. Lol so my daughter has 2 new ones! Lol
Thank you for sharing your gift and talent with us. I followed your clear and simple instructions and my top came out fantastic! I felt so proud of myself but felt even more thankful to you.
You're the first Person whose spoken instructions I could follow without watching video image. Everything you said to detail steps of your project, I could reference from experience. Thank you for your tutorial.
That is so nice of you to say, thank you! I’m glad to hear you could follow along clearly 😃 Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this video! I just started sewing last week and this was my first successful project.. keep posting!!
Oh that’s so wonderful to hear!!! 😃 Congratulations on your first project! I’m so excited you were able to use my tutorial for it, thank you so much for watching and following it! I’d love to see a picture if you’d ever like to share 😃 Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tutorial! I followed your video and created a super cute summer top for my first sewing project.
You're so welcome! That's so awesome you made your first sewing project, congratulations!!! 😃 If you'd like to share a picture I'd love to see it! Thank you so much for following my tutorial and keep up the great work sewing!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful Tutorial, its really helpful.
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😃 Thank you for watching!
I'm stitching my first halter and this was so so helpful!! Thank you so so much 😊 x
Yay I’m glad to hear it!!! 😃 Thank you for watching!
Cute top. Can't wait to try and make one. Your bloopers were hilarious...too cute.
Thank you! I am going to try it!
Wow, my halter top came out perfect! THANK YOU
Thank you so much for sharing the video.
I used this to make a dress -- worked out great! Thanks for taking the time to make the video
I just used this and it worked!! It’s my FIRST article of clothing I ever sewed! I’m so proud of myself! THANK YOU!
Ah that's so great to hear!!! 😃 Congratulations on making your first garment! I'm honored my tutorial helped!
Comicat Creations you’re amazing!! I just recommended you to a friend of mine in her beginner stages!!
I just became a new subbie after watching this video! I wish that I would have seen this before I bought my pattern today! Thanks for this tutorial!
Beautiful as usual!!!!
Thanks girl!!! 😃 Happy you like it!
Ilove this tutorial thanks for sharing ❤️
lovely simple design....want to make some from recycled fabrics thankyou !!x
Thanks for sharing...it is beautiful
Thank you so much for this video. I am a beginner and this looks easy.
Thanks! This is just what I was looking for, it looks easy and I will try it for sure. Perhaps the back could be the same as the front with the strap running through both, so long as it is stretchy enough for my noggin.
I was thinking of doing something similar! How did it work out?
Lovely! Maybe try the stretch zig zag (looks like dotted line zig zag on your machine). And just talk naturally. You have such a lovely voice! Just talk, don't use that modulated "computer" voice over. Love your videos! Keep them coming!
Thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you like the videos! I haven’t tried the stretch zigzag, I love using the triple straight stitch though so I’ll have to try that one some time too.
Wow, this tutorial was really helpful, thank you! 😃
I'm so glad to hear it 😃 Thank you for watching!!!
I'm so glad to hear it 😃 Thank you for watching!!!
Wow this is soooper cool.I will try this.Thank u Dear🥰
You always pick the prettiest fabrics!!Great tutorial!!😍😍😍🤩
Thanks Dinah!!! This one came from LA Finch Fabrics (an online fabric store) and they always have the prettiest florals and prints, I wish I could buy them all 😂 Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!
Hi Monica! I hope a palazzo pants/jumpsuit is in your list. I learnt a lot from your tutorials. Keep going! xo
Hi Farah! Thanks for the request 😃 I’m afraid I haven’t been able to figure out the right shape of jumpsuit for my body type, it seems like any I’ve tried on or tried to make just don’t look right... but I’ll definitely keep trying and hopefully will be able to make one some day!
Beautiful
Hi Monica, such great tutorial, I love it how you go through every tiny step. I tried the wrap dress with some twist to it, with ruffles and all. I just have to redo my thin ropes, I will surely share it soon!! Thanks for your wonderful tutorials!! You are such an inspiration ❤️🧡
Can’t wait for the non stretch halter top tutorial ❤️
Thank you Ramya! I appreciate that 😃 I’m so happy to hear you tried the wrap dress and I bet it’s gorgeous with ruffles! 😍 I can’t wait to see how it turned out! Thank you so much for following my tutorial and for the kind words, it means so much to me 😊 Ohh and the next tutorial with the non stretch fabric is actually gonna be a wrap skirt, so sorry I must’ve worded it wrong!!
Wow this was quick and easy too. Awesome
Thanks Bella!! I’m so happy you liked it 😃 Thank you for watching!
My second one came out awesome
That’s so cool!!! It makes me so happy to hear that 😃 Thank you for following it!
That was a fantastic tutorial!!!! Thank you. Cant wait to try that.
Wow thanks! Will definitely try. Btw, I love your voice :)
I’ve been looking for simple things to make for little ones, can you imagine this on a little chunky baby 😍
Oh my goodness!!! That’s gonna be SO CUTE!!! 😍😍😍
Comicat Creations I ended up marking a dress for my baby using your template! I wish I could post a picture!
Aww I’m so happy you made it for her!! I wish there was a way to post pics on UA-cam but there’s not, but if you have Instagram you could post it and tag me on there or if you’d like you could email a pic to comicatcreations@gmail.com 😃
Comicat Creations I do have Instagram!
Comicat Creations just tagged you!
Nice tutorial, you explain everything so well.
Thank you, I’m so glad you thought so! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 😃
Love this!! I’m definitely going to try to make this for myself
Oh yay I’m glad to hear you’re gonna make one for yourself 😃 I hope you have so much fun sewing and enjoy your new top! Thanks so much for using my tutorial 😊
Thank you for videos. I love them so much 💕
Aw you’re so welcome! It makes my day to hear you enjoy them 😊 Thanks so much for taking your time to watch them, it means a lot!!
Really loved the way you’ve explained it. I’m gonna try it for sure :) Thanks and much love 💜
cute cute cute top. thanks.
I’m so glad you like it! 😃 Thank you for watching!!!
Very pretty.
Thank you!!! I’m glad you like it 😃
Good job👍🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍
Great tutorial & easy thank you!!!!
Thanks for sharing, that looks awesome and comfortable .
I'm excited because I've been looking for a tutorial for a dress and I think this will be perfect
Yay I hope you enjoy making one!! I made a dress a few years ago with a halter top like this (only cut with a higher waist) and attached a circle skirt at the waist and it’s one of my favorite dresses 😃 Thank you for watching and happy sewing!
Beautiful❤️❤️❤️ thank you
I like it it’s simple and easy to make thank you 👍🏻
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it and thanks for watching! 😃
Amazing idea.. loved it❤️ you explain so well 👍
Cute top!
Thank you! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment 😃
Really superb video
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it 😃
Beautiful!
I luv this DIY halter and the thorough easy to understand instructions. Can you make a swing tank top with the top neckline the same in the front and the back? I saw it on FP made with a woven rayon fabric. I can’t figure out how to cut out. I think you could definitely do it 🤗
Very useful love this video, so simple!!
Thank you! 😃 Happy sewing!!
Thank you so much I appreciate you...you made it sames so easy to do😊
Thank you, I'm glad you found it easy to follow! It's pretty easy to make and one of my favorite styles to wear during summer 😃
Thank u❤
Omg I do sewing too❤️😍 I’m going to make this now!!
Awesome!!! You’ll have to let me know how it turns out 💕
nice job, I will give it a try.
Hi! Awesome tutorial and you give great instruction, thank you so much I will make myself a halter top like this one day! :)
Thank you so much! I hope you have fun making one for yourself!!
Beautiful!
Could you do a same blouse in non stretch fabric?
Saludos desde Puerto Rico
Thank you and thanks so much for watching!! This particular top wouldn’t work with non stretch fabric but I do have a playlist with some other projects (including some other fun summer tops) that do work with non stretch fabric if you’re looking for some projects you can use non stretch for!
Here’s the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLPbm7bbor0ForKAHK59dMJ67BiNS5hLfU.html
Wow. So easy. You clearly explained it! New subbie ❤️
Your voice isn't the same. I cant wait to make this!!
Voicing over has never come super easy to me and I've had so many comments and criticisms on my voice over the years that I've tried to change it a lot based on people's feedback (talk slower, talk faster, don't sound like a robot, be more energetic, be less energetic, etc!), but finally have learned I'll never please everyone so in my newer tutorials I just talk the way I want LOL! Thanks for watching!
I love this video! It was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!!
Aw yay I’m glad this is what you were looking for!! Thank you for watching 😃
You just make me smile xx
😊😃 You’re too kind!! I hope you’re doing well!
great
Thank you so much! 😃 Thanks for watching!
Can you make this with non stretch material ie cotton please?
So lovely thank u so much
I’m glad to hear you like it! Thank you very much for watching!!
Super
Vers good
Lovely nice job
Thanks!!! I appreciate it 😃 Thank you for watching!
can you use cotton material?
Thank you so much, I have a singer machine, my needles always break when I sew don't know why
Hei. I had the same problem with my singer. Try to check the needle you are using for your fabrics. Because different fabrics need specific kinds of needle. SO if you use a wrong needle for instance for carvas it will break. Goodluck
Oh what a pain!! That’s so frustrating! As Mary said it’s definitely important to use the right type of needle for the fabric you’re using... the ball point needles work great for stretch fabric, and there are a lot of different types and sizes of needles for different types of fabrics as well. Usually on the package it’ll say what type and weight of fabric the needle is meant for (like lightweight, heavy, denim, stretch fabric, etc.). Another important thing is to change them fairly often! If your needle has been used for a lot of projects, it can be dull and break easier, so I like to change them every couple of garments to make sure they’re nice and sharp 😃 They can also get bent over time (I used to make a lot of makeup bags where I would sew over zippers, and also would sew cosplays with really thick fabrics, and these would cause the needles to get bent a bit after sewing)... sewing with a bent needle will cause them to break easily too. If they still keep breaking, I wonder if you could talk to a sewing machine repair shop to see if there could be something off with your machine, like maybe something in the mechanics could be off that could cause it to break. I hope you’re able to figure it out, there’s nothing more frustrating when you want to sew than when the equipment doesn’t work right!!!
Top.
Voice tone is a bit robotic.
Thank you for your feedback!
Does it have to be streatch fabric or could you theoretically do this on a non-streatchy fabric?
It does have to be stretch fabric 😃 A non stretch fabric won’t be able to be pulled on and off or be fitted like this top unless it’s made very differently. Thanks for watching!!
Massa
Your voice super cutee😍
There is a lot of energy in the voice-over!
What can I say, I was excited to make it! 😄 Although I will say sewing has always been my comfort zone and not voice overs so I’m always working to find a better balance of good pace and energy for my voiceovers!
What kind of bra can you wear with this?
A strapless bra works for me
the voice 😬😬😬😬