Free sewing tutorial and pattern long sleeve T-shirt



Materials:
* Knit fabric Alice Apple - 150 cm x 50 cm (60 inch x 20 inch) (long sleeve)
* Ribbing (neckband)
* Two buttons - ⌀ 0,6 cm

Instructions:
Download the free sewing pattern from the list below.  Set your printer settings to A4 paper.

(size 56) (newborn)
(size 62) (3 months)
(size 68) (6 months)
(size 74) (9 months)
(size 80) (12 months)
(size 86) (18 months)
(size 92) (2T)
(size 98 - 104) (3T/4Y)

When working with knits, it is important not to stretch or pull the fabric while sewing. Also use a stretch needle and a stretch stitch. In this pattern all seams are sewed with a twin needle. Only the neck seam and the plackets are sewed with a straight stitch.

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Step 1: Draw the pattern.
Draw the pattern with an aqua trickmarker on the back of the fabric.

The pattern is without seam allowance. Add 1 cm (5/8 inch) seam allowance. Add 2 cm (1 inch) seam allowance at the bottom of the sleeves and the bottom of the shirt. Draw the neckline without seam allowance.

Step 2: Cut the fabric.
Cut a front piece, a back piece and, two plackets (buttonhole layers) and two sleeves out of the fabric.

Step 3: Cut a L shape.
Cut a L shape.

Step 4: Fold the seam allowance to the inside.
Fold the seam allowance of the plackets to the inside and pin down.


Step 5: Pin placket in place.
Fold the placket in half lengthwise. Pin the placket in place.

Step 6: Sew.
Sew the placket to the shirt back. Use a single needle with a straight stitch. Repeat step 4, 5 and 6 for the other placket.

Step 7: Sew both plackets together. 
Sew both plackets together. Sew a square with a X inside at the bottom of the placket. Use a single needle with a straight stitch.

Step 8: Stitch the buttonholes.
Using a ruler, mark where your buttons and buttonholes will go. Stitch the buttonholes.

Step 9: Sew the sides of the shirt and the shoulder seams.
With right sides facing pin down the back and front piece. Sew the sides of the shirt and the shoulder seams.

Step 10: Fold the seam allowance to the inside.
Fold the seam allowance of the bottom of the shirt to the inside and pin down.

Step 11: Sew the hem in place.
Turn right-side out. Sew the hem in place.

Step 12: Sew the sleeves.
Fold the seam allowance of the bottom of the sleeves to the inside and pin down. Sew the hems in place.

Step 13: Sew the sleeve into the armhole.
Pin the left sleeve right sides together, into the armhole. Sew.

Step 14: Turn sleeve right side out.
Turn sleeve right side out.

Step 15: Pin sleeve down.
Turn shirt wrong-side out. With right sides facing, fold the sleeve in half. Pin down.

Step 16: Sew.
Sew down the entire side.

Step 17: Topstitch.
Turn right-side out. Topstitch. Repeat step 13 until 17 for the right sleeve.

Step 18: Trim placket.
Trim placket.

Step 19: Sew neckband.
Take your ribbing fabric and cut it about 4,5 cm (2 inch) wide. Align the raw edges of the neckband with the raw edge of the neck opening, wrong sides together. Sew 1 cm (1/2 inch) from the outer edge. Stretch the neckband while you sew, but be careful not to stretch or pull the long sleeve fabric.
Step 20: Fold your neckband.
Fold your neckband in half hot dog style, wrong sides together. Pinch the two ends together, and sew, wrong sides together (use a straight stitch). Trim.

Step 21: Sew neckband.
Fold the neckband over the cut edge, re-fold and pin down. Sew.

Step 22: Sew the buttons on.
Sew the buttons on properly to make certain that they function well and last for years.

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14 comments:

  1. thank u for the pattern, using it to make a Donald Duck shirt for my new nephew :)

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  2. Thank you for the pattern! Enjoyed making this shirt and it looks great finished!

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  3. Thank You for the easy to understand (sleeves) tutorial...this is going to save my daughters DIY halloween costume!

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  4. I was looking for a simple, basic, easy long sleeve t-shirt pattern to start my son's Halloween custome, this one fits the bill! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Hi. I'm fairly new to sewing and I thought i'd give this a go. I'm a bit confused as to how you did the placket. Is there anywhere I can get more detailed instructions?
    Thank you for the pattern.

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    1. http://rachelwrite.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/placket-tutorial/

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    2. Where does the fabric for the neckband come from?

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    3. I bought it here: http://www.troispetitspois.nl/37-boordstoffen. You could also use jersey/ interlock fabric instead.

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    1. Step 19: Take your ribbing fabric and cut it about 4,5 cm (1.8 in) wide (fabric length).

      So probably 25 cm will be enough.

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  7. Well done, thanks from Canada!

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  8. Here is mine : https://lesgrimoiresdemarie.wordpress.com/2017/08/21/made-in-milano/
    Thank you very much for the pattern and tuto.
    Best regards from France

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  9. Thank you so much for this lovely pattern. I'm learning slowly thanks to people like you to sew my children's clothes.
    Can I also sew this top without buttons?

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