T-Shirt to Tank Top | Binding Tips and Tricks

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
  • Learn how easy it is to take a t-shirt and turn it into a tank top. I'll show you some awesome tips and tricks on how to apply binding the easy way!
    This is a fun way to upcycle and create some fun unique clothing!!!
    Tutorial Chapters:
    MATERIALS & ITEMS NEEDED: 0:45
    ROLLED HEM & CUT OUT TANK: 2:38
    CONTRASTING BINDING: 6:19
    GATHERED SHOULDER TANK: 14:28
    NECK & ARM BINDING: 20:24
    SLEEVE BINDING: 27:13
    TAG/LABEL APPLICATION: 28:08
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  • @brendashenda4249
    @brendashenda4249 10 місяців тому +1

    I can't thank you enough!! I watched the video 5 times and then tried your method. It worked!!! I can't wait to do more! I need petite and they are impossble to find where I live. This will change my life! 😊😊

  • @coasterkat4432
    @coasterkat4432 3 роки тому

    Omgosh this is perfect! TYSM!!

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 Рік тому +1

    Great tank top Jan . I love your lessons.I love the black tank with the polka dots.I also love the red with black tee shirt.

  • @maryhull531
    @maryhull531 3 роки тому

    Awesome .

  • @user-bb5wq6vw5f
    @user-bb5wq6vw5f 3 роки тому

    Love it,have been inspired to sewing again.thank you.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому

      Awesome. So glad you back at your sewing machine. Have fun sewing!

  • @bethmagill4449
    @bethmagill4449 2 роки тому

    LOVE this!!!

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 10 місяців тому

    Love the tee shirts to tank top.

  • @domoniquehittner1067
    @domoniquehittner1067 3 роки тому

    Love this!!

  • @janicetarr7633
    @janicetarr7633 3 роки тому

    Can't wait to try your suggestions!!! They are so cute!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому

      Thanks, let me know how it goes.

  • @medicwebber3037
    @medicwebber3037 2 роки тому

    Helpful tips. Thank you!

  • @gloriamante1979
    @gloriamante1979 Рік тому

    Love all your tips and tricks, you are a great teacher. You explain things clearly!!

  • @dawnturner9638
    @dawnturner9638 2 роки тому

    what super cute and easy ways to up style!!!

  • @yvonnemcallister8292
    @yvonnemcallister8292 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video, so informative , exactly what I searched for. I liked it so much, I have subscribed.

  • @angelacorsetto6790
    @angelacorsetto6790 2 роки тому

    Great video!! Thanks

  • @Sewmore
    @Sewmore 2 роки тому

    That is real helpful. I am going to try it. Thanks

  • @franceshicks4011
    @franceshicks4011 Рік тому

    I love these tips

  • @portialanden6353
    @portialanden6353 3 роки тому +2

    I love the way you change the look of your t-shirts.
    Also, could you show a video as to how to make cap sleeves on a blouse or shirt?
    You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Portia, I'll put that on my list.

  • @vickyls8132
    @vickyls8132 3 місяці тому

    Always my favorite teacher. You explain very well. Sure could use pointers for making bindings using Double Brushed Poly UGH!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 місяці тому

      Thanks. You are so kind!

  • @skyecarrette6637
    @skyecarrette6637 2 роки тому

    So helpful! Liked and subscribed.

  • @lalagamma4452
    @lalagamma4452 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful and they look very cute on you. Thank you for sharing your an excellent teacher. Namaste 🥰🐞🤗

  • @silverfox7081
    @silverfox7081 3 роки тому +2

    Jan, if I could give you 2 thumbs up I would. This is such an informative video. There was not one thing I didn't appreciate. I learned much. TY. I want to echo Lilian M's comment about V-neck tees.

    • @user-bb5wq6vw5f
      @user-bb5wq6vw5f 3 роки тому

      Thank you,I have been inspired to take up sewing again.Love it.❤️

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому

      Thanks, you are so kind! I'll put the v-neck tutorial on my list.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому

      Wonderful!

  • @NonbinarySky
    @NonbinarySky Рік тому

    Thank you for this tutorial! I am autistic and have sensory trouble with sleeves, but don’t like just hacking the sleeves off of graphic tees. Now I can have nice looking graphic tank tops!

  • @Lillian.M.
    @Lillian.M. 3 роки тому +1

    Can't wait ! I know they will all most likely be crew necks, but maybe down the road you will do a video with V-Necks T's too

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  3 роки тому

      Grea idea! I'll put it on the list!

    • @Lillian.M.
      @Lillian.M. 3 роки тому

      @@JanHowell Great, Thank You !

  • @colorcreatecamera
    @colorcreatecamera 5 місяців тому

    You are such a great teacher!!! Thank you for this video, your instructions are so clear and easy to follow! Do you have a video on making a tshirt?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 місяців тому +1

      Not yet! I have that on my list.

  • @harleyquebecenrevue3580
    @harleyquebecenrevue3580 4 місяці тому

    Exactly the how to I was looking for in first 6 minutes, thank you. It would be great if we see the same firsts 6 minutes but using a serger versus sewing machine.

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  4 місяці тому

      Perhaps in the future.

  • @stacikinson
    @stacikinson Рік тому

    I was looking for a video just like this! Making a tank top out of a t-shirt with clean edges. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. I was wondering, do you have a video that shows how to widen/deepen the neckline? If not, could you possibly put it on your list? I'm sure it's the same as these but I would love to see it actually being done. I learn better that way. ;)

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Рік тому +1

      Ya, you would do it the same way. I suggest finding a shirt you like the neckline and just using that as a guide.

  • @vanessaharris7396
    @vanessaharris7396 Рік тому

    I always love your advice!! Thank you for such a helpful video. When you use a straight stitch like when you were putting the binding on how does it not pop when the fabric is stretched? I don’t love the look of zig zag top seam but don’t want it to pop :(

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Рік тому

      Good question, and I usually advise to not use a straight stitch on knit, however, I've never had an issue since it doesn't stretch that much. I would try using the lightning bolt stitch if you machine has it available. It's a very narrow zigzag that you wouldn't even notice the zag.

  • @bonnie5ful
    @bonnie5ful Рік тому

    thank you. definitely going to use. I wonder if you can use same method to change a round neck to a v neck

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Рік тому

      Yes you can. I need to do a tutorial on this, because there are some tips that will make it easier.

  • @momzilla9491
    @momzilla9491 9 днів тому

    Hi Jan, Thank you for this great lesson. You taught me a lot.
    #1. Knit bias tape does not need to be cut on the bias.
    #2. I can add a knit binding on top of the already finished neck hole! WHOOPIE!
    Is it possible to add a Yoke to the front and back of a Knit top, to make the garment longer.
    I am always finding that bust darts are too high for my body on Ready Made garments.
    Subscribed. Big thanks!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 днів тому +1

      I suppose you could do that. I have never tried it.

  • @kellymunro
    @kellymunro Рік тому

    Hi Jan! I've watched a few of your videos now and love your method of explanation! Thank you :) I'm new to sewing and I'm trying to turn my tee shirts into tank tops. I traced a tank top whose fit I like and cut the tee shirt to match (like you did with the black shirt at 18 minutes in) but it's created a gap/bulge in the fabric at my boob. How can I adjust the sleeve to remove that extra fabric? Is it something I need to do when cutting, or when sewing the binding on?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Рік тому

      When you sew the binding on the armhole, Make the binding a little shorter than the armhole. Then when you sew it to the shirt, you'll slightly stretch the binding as you sew. That should pull in the gapping. Let me know how it goes.

  • @rebclout
    @rebclout Рік тому

    They are soooooo cute!!! Is it possible to use reg cotton for the binding if you cut it to exact size?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. No, regular cotton will not stretch, and you wouldn't be able to pull it over your head.

  • @colorcreatecamera
    @colorcreatecamera 5 місяців тому

    Jan you are such a great teacher! Quick clarification, when you are stitching in the ditch (love it!), are you stitching into the green trim and blue shirt underneath OR just right next to the green and then down to the blue? Thank you!!!

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 місяців тому +1

      When stitching in the ditch, you sew into the space right between both fabrics. I hope that makes sense. No need to topstitch.

    • @colorcreatecamera
      @colorcreatecamera 5 місяців тому

      @JanHowell ok yes and thank you!! I was trying to stitch both, no wonder I was having issues! Appreciate it.

  • @khogo
    @khogo 7 днів тому

    Hi, if I do not have a stretch material to use as binding, it is ok to use cotton material as binding on a T-shirt?

    • @JanHowell
      @JanHowell  5 днів тому

      No. Woven fabrics will not stretch and make it very difficult to get over your head without stretching.