How to sew a flutter sleeve t-shirt

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It's summer, it's hot, but you don't want your shoulders to get crispy fried in the sun. Here's how to make a flutter sleeve t-shirt that'll keep you cool and sunburn-free.

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We're using a raglan t-shirt pattern as a base, so use your favorite raglan pattern. Don't have one? Click the link for some ideas before we get started

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First, trace off a copy of your sleeve about halfway down the armhole. Draw a line connecting the points on the back and front sleeve to make a hem.

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Draw lines parallel to the grainline, cut to the seam line and spread open to create a flutter sleeve pattern.

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Divide the flutter sleeve pattern into 3 sections of increasing length that you can stack on one another.

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For each sleeve, cut 2 copies for each section of the sleeve from contrast jerseys. Also cut your other t-shirt pieces.

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Sew a line of basting stitches 3/4" from the bottom of each sleeve piece.

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Press up the hems right on the stitching line.

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Stack the sleeve pieces together, then baste the edges.

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Sew the side seams of the flutter sleeve t-shirt.

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Sew the flutter sleeves to the front and back armholes.

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Cover the raw edge of the armholes with a strip of jersey pressed in half, overlapping the sleeve hems. Sew in place from sleeve front to back.

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Trim the binding seam.

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Flip the binding to the inside of the sleeve.

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Stitch all the way around the armhole, stitching down the binding and the sleeve seam allowances.

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Finish off this DIY flutter sleeve top just as you would a regular t-shirt.

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And that's how to make a flutter sleeve t-shirt. Enjoy a cool summer with your happy girly flutter sleeve top!

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Get the full flutter sleeve pattern and DIY flutter sleeve top tutorial when you click the link below.

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