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Henley

A relaxed top with a 3-button vertical placket at the neckline and no collar. Works in woven (linen, poplin, chambray) or knit (jersey, interlock) fabric. Set-in sleeve in long, 3/4, or short length.

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Drafted from 7 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Bodice, Back Bodice, Sleeve, Henley Placket Facing, Neckline Facing
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Prepare henley placket / 2. Sew shoulder seams / 3. Install henley placket...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Fit: Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″) / Oversized (+10″)
Sleeve length: Long (26″) / ¾ length (18″) / Short (9″)
Fabric type: Woven (poplin, linen, chambray) / Knit (jersey, interlock, pique)
Hem style: Straight / Shirttail curve
Fabric stretch: Stable knit (0% — not stretchy) / Low stretch — fleece, sweatshirt (5%) / Medium stretch — jersey, modal (10%) / High stretch — bamboo, rayon knit (15%)
Seam allowance: ⅝″ (woven) / ½″ (knit)
Hem allowance: ¾″ / 1″

Style Variations

Long Sleeve Henley

Drafted from 7 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Chest circumference	Drafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder width	Drafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
sleeveLength	Drafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumference	Drafted directly from your bicep measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpit	Drafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Chambray
Cotton poplin
Linen or linen-cotton
Lightweight linen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Henley?

A collarless shirt with a partial button placket at the neckline — typically 3-5 buttons. One step up from a plain tee without the formality of a full button-up.

Woven or knit?

Both work. Woven Henleys (linen, poplin) have a more structured look. Knit Henleys (jersey) are softer and have more ease of movement.

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