How to Sew a T-shirt | Beginner Friendly

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My Tools
Industrial Straight Stitch Machine - Juki DDL-8700
Domestic Serger/Overlocker - Kenmore 3/4
Domestic Sewing Machine - Kenmore 12
Coverstitch Machine - Janome CPX1000

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[whatshisface]

Hi Lydia! I’m a male who grew up watching my mother making all kinds of garments for my siblings in Mexico. My mom would make the neatest jeans & shirts for my sisters, even dresses.. mainly bcz we were so poor but now I’m taking this on as a hobby & I just wanna say that I love your videos. You literally do make everything beginner friendly & im stoked to have my tshirts come out as perfect as yours. Thank you so much for the videos. I just subscribed. Best of wishes guys!

[Murrrr]

You are by far THE BEST sewing YouTube I’ve found. Thank you so much. As a beginner sewer, you make me so much more excited to start my projects.

[doggydocuinnc]

I'm abag maker and for some reason terrified of sewing clothes but I have such an odd body shape I desperately need to sew my own tees and this is the push I needed! Thank you!

[LisaAdams.]

*PAUSE*... This would be the perfect sewing box with the fabric, ribbing, tape, needles, thread and pattern. Id pay good money for that! A good tee is very hard to find as you said. Also would be a huge time saver re sourcing fabrics. Although that can be fun but I always get sucked into looking at other fabrics and lose focus. Awesome design btw. Ok, i'll continue watching... *PLAY*

[BayStatePrepper]

My grandma was a head seamstress for small clothing companies in Colatina, Brazil. I’m amazed by what sewing professionals can do. It’s really admirable. Thank you for this video.

[blufaerie]

I just cut my fabric and I’m watching before starting. Such a thorough tutorial!

Update. I sewed the back neckline facing piece on wrong! 🤣🤣🤣

[lucky]

Wow, this was so easy to follow. Thank u a new subscriber 😅😅😅 now I can make my style of t-shirts at 75 yo I want 3/4 sleeves and higher necklines. I'm so happy.❤❤❤❤

[thatzmental]

First, I have to say thank you to Youtube for putting your video in my suggestions. Girl, I am in love with you! I love what you do and how you do it!! Thank you for being so terrifically amazing!!

[jimsmith]

Ayup Lydia! Your Youtube channel was the first place I stumbled upon when searching how to learn to make homemade clothes. I'm so glad I did because your positive energy gave me the belief to go for it. I recently found a vintage 1960's second hand Singer sewing machine for £20. Mint condition. Today I opened it up to learn about the machine. Ordered a beginners bobbin kit off Amazon. When it arrives tomorrow I will then learn how to set the machine up. Then practise can begin. Thanks for inspiring me. Peace n luv from the UK.

[kkarr]

Your tutorial was great. Easy to follow and a pace everyone can see how it’s done. Thank you.

[katielove]

I agree with Merry Austin. You are an amazing teacher. The first one who shows everything in detail and throughly explains how to do everything to an easy understanding; and doesn't blast nauseating music. Plus, you merge so much encouragement into your tutorial. And you make a great model. You are the teacher and inspiration I need to get going on my sewing projects. Thank you.

[foxywaxy]

you're an underatted sewing youtuber, more people should know you

[gangstaboo]

I can’t wait till my sewing machine come so I can start sewing Thank you so much 😊

[susanschleede]

Thank you so much! I am teaching a girl to sew and this was exactly what I needed! Your instructions are so clear.

[thestorygirl]

Well done, Lydia! Seems like even a total newb like me could follow this tutorial! YAY!! You rock :)

[wbton]

SIs, that back neck bind is beautiful. This project is on my list.

[mikeedson]

Wow, My wig definitely got snatched
Loved it 💕

[drewaloysousparker]

Hey there lydia~ I've watched quite a few tutorials to get me started but none have left me with the confidence to start my sewing journey quite like yours. After playing with my new machine I really wanted a challenge! I'm so excited to go home and try my first tee shirt, until I'm better my cat will be getting a new wardrobe 🤣

[draganavili]

This is by far the best and most detailed tutorial I have found. Thank you!

[lilbert]

I hope some good man has already scooped you up. You are just amazing. I'm disabled and I'm sitting all the time so I hate when i get shirts that are too long or too short and just really tight in the mid section as i'm not fat but sitting down i have gut and my arms, i hate when the sleeves are too short. I'm constantly pulling my sleeve down on my right arm because most my shirts the sleeves are short. Thank you for this tutorial it really helped me see what i need to do to learn to do this and fix my clothes.