How to Make a Cute DIY Square Neck Top Out of a Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
So, I had a long top that was super boring. I decided to transform it into a DIY square top with just a few easy alterations.
If you want to know how to make a square top using something you already have on hand, keep reading to get the full tutorial plus useful sewing tips! I can’t wait for you to see the results! Goodbye, boring top!
Tools and materials:
- Long-sleeved top
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Matching thread
- Ruler
- Marker
- Pins
1. Cut the sleeves
With a marker and ruler, measure your desired length for the sleeves, mark it down, and cut away with no regrets!
Repeat the process on the other side. To get the sleeve size symmetrical, place the cut-out excess sleeve on the other sleeve and use it as a guide when cutting.
2. Mark the square neckline
Ok, it’s time to cut the neckline for this DIY square neck top.
Using a ruler and marker, draw a line across the chest, right under the collar area. Try not to go too low as you may have fabric flopping over in front.
Tip: Make sure this line is centered, and both ends of the lines are X inches away from the sides of the top, respectively.
When drawing up the sides, slightly slant the line outward on each side.
3. Cut out the neckline
Cut along the marked lines and through both layers.
Then, make a tiny snip on each corner, as shown.
4. Hem the raw edges
It’s time to finish off the neckline. Before you get started, set your machine to the same setting as mine (number 10 as shown above). Also, make sure to fold your top wrong sides out.
Fold the raw edge over once (to the right side) and place pins as you go along. Now, sew all around to secure the hem.
I had a little mishap while sewing. Unfortunately, the top’s fabric was not compatible with my machine and my footer broke. I had to hand stitch the rest of the hem.
So, be sure your fabric is compatible before making the same mistake as me.
It was a little tedious doing the hem by hand, but I finally got it done!
DIY square neck top tutorial
From plain and boring to a fabulous and stylish DIY square neck top! I loved this process, and it was really straightforward to make.
I hope you now have the inspiration on how to make a square neck top from an old unused top. Thanks for joining me, and good luck!
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