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Fitted T-shirt

Jersey, short sleeve. 4 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
BACKFRONTSLEEVENECKBAND · 1×
Pieces4
  • Back1× on fold, 27 by 67 cm
  • Front1× on fold, 27 by 67 cm
  • Sleeve2×, 39 by 19 cm
  • Neckband1×, 41 by 5 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Bust92.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
  • Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Arm length60.1 cm
  • Bicep29.4 cm
  • Wrist16.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • Bust ease4.0
  • Waist ease6.0
  • Hip ease2.0
  • Length from nape62.0
  • Armhole drop-1.0
  • Neck widening1.0
  • Extra front neck drop1.0
  • Sleeve length16.0
  • Sleeve hem width30.0
  • Neckband width1.5
  • Sleeve lengthAs drafted
  • Patch pocketsNone
Fit checkscm
  • Finished bust96.0
  • Length from nape62.0
  • Neckband39.0
  • Sleeve cap43.7
  • Cap ease-0.5
  • Sleeve width35.5
  • Sleeve length16.0
How to sew7 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. Set up for stretchUse a ballpoint or stretch needle and a narrow zigzag or the stretch stitch, or an overlocker. Seams in knit must stretch with the fabric.
  3. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams; stabilise them with clear elastic or a strip of tape so they do not stretch.
  4. NeckbandJoin the band into a ring, fold it in half and sew it to the neckline in quarters, stretching the band slightly.
  5. SleevesSew the sleeves into the open armholes flat, stretching nothing.
  6. Side seamsSew the side seams and the sleeve underarm seams in one line, from the hem to the sleeve end.
  7. HemTurn up and stitch the hems with a twin needle or a coverstitch.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.8 m
  • 140 cm wide1.5 m
  • 150 cm wide1.5 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.