The lotus leaf lace sleeveless T-shirt introduced below is handmade with light floral fabric. It is refreshing and breathable, suitable for girls to wear in spring and summer.
Measure your body:
X=(bust +1 inch)/2+1, for example, if the chest is 35 inches, then X=(35+1)/2+1=19 inches;
Y=Hip/2+1, for example, hip 41, Y=41/2+1=21.5 inches.
Cutting fabric:
A total of 4 pieces are needed for the chest strap and shoulder strap: 5 inches wide and X inches long;
Pockets 2: 6 inches wide, 12 inches long;
2 pieces of lace: 3 inches wide and 22 inches long;
Main body 2 pieces: trapezoid, 20 inches high (adjustable according to specific height), upper side length X+6 inches, lower side length Y+6 inches.
Chest and shoulder strap hems: Fold each piece inward 1/4 inch, then fold inward again;
Sewing the lace to the shoulder strap: The lace fabric is pleated and then sewn to the shoulder strap;
Sewing the chest strap pockets: Sew the two pieces of chest straps together from the front facing each other, leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance, then sew a semicircle under the stitched armpits, and cut off the excess fabric, againTurn back to the front;
Sewing wrinkles on a T-shirt: Make wrinkles on both the front and back pieces of the main fabric. Use a chalk mark before doing it, so that the wrinkles will be even and well done. After pleating, sew the front and back pieces, making sure the seam allowance is included, about 1/2 inch;
Sewing the T-shirt and chest strap:Test it on your body after sewing. If it doesn’t fit, you can change it immediately;
T-shirt waist: Lay the front of the T-shirt relatively flat, draw a waist arc on the left and right sides, and cut off the excess edges after sewing;
T-shirt bottom hemming: Fold in 1/2 inch and sew along the edge;
Sewing the shoulder straps and pockets: Add the shoulder straps and pockets, iron them flat, and you are done with the DIY garment.
