Beginner · Front, back, sleeve
Custom T-shirt sewing pattern from your measurements
In short: Enter bust, hip, neck, shoulder, upper arm and arm length, pick fitted, regular or boxy and a sleeve length, and get front, back and sleeve with seam allowance and matched notches. The sleeve cap is solved to the exact armhole length, so the sleeve sets in without puckers. Preview free; the printable PDF is $4.99 for this style or $9.99 for a 7-day pass to every style (one style is free each day).
T-shirt — your size
- Finished chest98 cm
- Finished hem100 cm
- Sleeve cap / armhole49 cm
- Bicep width36 cm
- Seam allowanceincluded
- Pages12 × A4 + cover · or 1 × A0
Preview is free. Get the printable pattern:
- Tiled A4 + cover page with 10 cm and 4 in squares
- A0 projector / copy-shop file
- Seam allowance, notches, grain lines, cutting notes
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Before printing the pattern, print the free 1-page test at 100% and check the 10 cm square.
Measurements you need
| Bust | Around the fullest part of the bust, tape level across the back. |
|---|---|
| Hip | Around the fullest part of the seat, feet together. |
| Neck | Around the base of the neck, over the nape bone and front hollow. |
| Shoulder length | From the side of the neck to the shoulder bone tip, along the top of the shoulder. |
| Upper arm | Around the fullest part of the upper arm, arm relaxed. |
| Arm length | From the shoulder bone tip, over a slightly bent elbow, to the wrist bone. |
Full guide with tips: how to measure yourself for sewing.
How to use it
- Enter your six measurements.
- Pick fit and sleeve length.
- Print, cut in jersey and sew with a stretch stitch or overlocker.
Questions
What fabric is this T-shirt pattern for?
Cotton or viscose jersey with some stretch. The fitted option has only 4 cm of ease, so use a fabric with at least 20% stretch for it.
Why does the sleeve fit the armhole exactly?
The sleeve cap height is solved numerically so the cap curve length equals the front plus back armhole (plus a little ease for woven fabric), and the notches are placed at matching points.
Can I lengthen it into a dress?
Yes, set the length option up to 90 cm; add width at the hip line if you go past the hip.
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