A wardrobe essential that never goes out of style, the Basic T-shirt is a versatile staple that offers comfort and simplicity while allowing for endless customization. This free sewing pattern provides a semi-fitted silhouette, featuring set-in short sleeves and a round neckline. Designed for everyday wear, this T-shirt can be easily enhanced with patches, appliques, or embroidery for a personalized touch.

Available in sizes 42-54 and suitable for heights 164-170 cm, this pattern is ideal for creating a well-fitted, classic T-shirt that suits various body shapes. Whether you’re looking for a casual top or a layering piece, this design is a must-have.

Recommended Materials: For the best results, the pattern suggests using lightweight knitted fabrics such as jersey or knitted pique. The neck facing is best made with ribbed fabric (ribana) to ensure flexibility and a snug fit. Material consumption ranges from 0.7 meters for size 42 to 1.1 meters for size 54, assuming a fabric width of 1.8 meters.

Additional Supplies:

  • Four spools of thread
  • Herringbone tape for reinforcing seams

Equipment Needed:

  • Stitching machine (SM)
  • Four-thread overlock machine (CHO)
  • Flat-stitch machine (PM)

Seam Allowances:

  • Stitching and sewing seams: 0.8 cm
  • Hemming bottom and sleeves: 2 cm
  • Double hemming sleeve: 4 cm

Pattern Pieces: From the main fabric:

  1. Front (cut on fold) – 1 piece
  2. Back (cut on fold) – 1 piece
  3. Sleeves – 2 pieces

From ribana: 4. Neck facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions:

  1. Sew the shoulder seams, inserting the ribbing. Press the seams towards the front.
  2. Attach the sleeves into the open armhole. Press the seam allowances onto the sleeve.
  3. Sew the side and sleeve seams together. Press the seam allowances towards the front.
  4. Prepare the neck facing by stitching it into a ring and pressing the seam open. Fold it in half lengthwise and insert it into the neckline, aligning the facing seam with the left shoulder seam of the garment. Secure it using an overlock machine and press the seam towards the garment.
  5. Attach a twill tape along the back neckline seam allowance, securing it with a topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge.
  6. Press the hem allowance of the bottom and secure it using a hem stitch.
  7. Finish the sleeve hem using one of the two methods:
    • Similar to the bottom hem
    • Overcast the edge, press the hem twice towards the front, and secure evenly with stitches.
  8. Complete the final wet-heat treatment to set the seams and shape the garment.

This simple yet essential T-shirt pattern offers a great opportunity to practice working with knits while creating a comfortable and stylish piece. Sew with pleasure and enjoy your handmade wardrobe!

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