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T-Shirt

A classic t-shirt drafted to your chest, shoulder, neck, and sleeve measurements. Choose your neckline style and sleeve length for a tee that fits your body perfectly.

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

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Bodice, Back Bodice, Sleeve, Neckband
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. Sew shoulder seams / 2. Attach neckband / 3. Set sleeves...
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

Neckline: Crew neck / V-neck / Scoop neck
Fit: Slim / fitted (+2″) / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″) / Oversized (+10″)
Sleeve length: Short (8″) / ¾ length (18″) / Long (25″)
Hem style: Straight / Shirttail curve
Chest pocket: None / Patch pocket
Thumbhole cuffs: None / Thumbhole (cut after sewing)
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: ⅜″ / ½″
Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / 1″ fold & stitch

Style Variations

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

Cotton jersey
Rayon jersey
Poly jersey / interlock
Cotton waffle knit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of knit fabric works for a t-shirt?

Cotton jersey is the most popular choice. Look for a fabric with about 25% stretch across the grain for a comfortable fit.

Can a beginner sew a t-shirt?

Yes - the t-shirt is one of the best beginner garment projects. It has few pieces, simple construction, and teaches you how to work with knit fabric.

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