DIY Sew: Rectangle Top Modified

A few months ago I posted a tutorial on how to make a rectangle top, it was one of the easiest sewing projects I've done, and the shirt itself turned out to be extremely comfy.  Since I was, at that time, and still am a "novice" seamstress there were a few things about the shirt I realized I could have done better.  So, here's a revised version of the rectangle top

Materials:

1 yard of knit fabric

Sewing Machine

Thread

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Step 1: Lay out fabric with right sides touching, and cut to the below measurements

Your Fabric should look like the below: 

Step 2: Cut a semi circle on the bottom of the fabric

Step 3: Following the black squiggly lines below sew up the arms and sides using a zigzag stitch

Step 4: Lastly, fold fabric around neck back 1/2'' and use a zigzag stitch to sew

around in a circle

DIY Sew: Rectangle Top

Summer weather calls for casual loose clothing, I saw these pins on pinterest via seamsforadesire, and knew I wanted to try to recreate the summer look:

First figure out what the measurements are by measuring elbow to elbow (34'') and shoulder to mid thigh (30'')

Use a ruler and a disappearing pen to map out the measurements onto the fabric (make sure you fold your fabric in half with good sides touching; you'll probably need about 2 yards of stretch knit fabric)

Cut, then pin and sew up the sides (where the sketch is marked in red)

Lastly, measure 3'' from the center and bottom of shirt and cut in a semi-circle

Wear!