Cuffed Sleeve T-shirt with Chest Pocket
Presenting a versatile women's sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit T-shirt, distinguished by its gently curved hem, stylish cuffed sleeves, and a practical chest pocket.
When To Wear
This comfortable T-shirt pattern is perfect for creating everyday essentials, suitable for:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for relaxed weekend wear, shopping, or informal gatherings.
- Layering: a versatile base layer under cardigans, jackets, or vests.
- Everyday Comfort: a comfortable yet stylish choice for daily activities at home or running errands.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, comfortable fit through the body, offering ease of movement and a contemporary casual look.
Neckline: Classic crew neck, finished with a facing for a clean and smooth appearance.
Closure: Pull-on style, with no closures for effortless wear.
Sleeves: Short sleeves finished with a fixed cuff, adding a touch of tailored detail.
Pockets: a single, rectangular patch pocket strategically placed on the left chest for both utility and style.
Hem: Features a gently curved hemline, adding softness to the silhouette and providing slightly more coverage at the back.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. Requires basic garment construction skills, including working with facings, attaching cuffs, and applying a patch pocket.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight woven fabrics with a good drape for optimal comfort and style:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Flap – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Flap – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch bust darts (if provided by the entered bust circumference), press allowances upwards.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, smooth out, and press. Attach the facing to the shoulder seam allowances.
- Place flap pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Clip allowances at curves, turn the flap to the right side, smooth out, and press. Topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Serge the raw edge of the flap. Attach the flap to the front, fold down, and topstitch.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Set sleeves into open armholes, press allowances and serge. Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press allowances and serge.
- Stitch cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Press the cuff lengthwise in half, right side out. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, aligning it with the wrong side of the garment. Serge allowances, fold the cuff to the right side, and press.
