Blueberry classic knit tee for children (PDF)

Featuring: Semi-fitted at the shoulders, relaxed at the chest, waist and hips classic tee designed for knit fabrics and comes in Regular and Slim sizing. Can be made with crew neck or scoop neck that is slightly lower in the front. Neckline is finished with a band and a neckline binding to cover the neckline seam. Offered in a full hemmed length or finished with a band. Comes with short, long short and long sleeves that can be hemmed or finished with bands (short sleeves) or cuffs (long sleeves). Optional chest or hip patch pocket.

View A - Classic tee with short sleeves/ longer short sleeves

View B - Classic tee with short sleeves finished with bands, bottom hem finished with a band and with a hip patch pocket

View C - Classic tee with long sleeves finished with cuffs, bottom hem finished with a band and with a chest patch pocket

REGULAR sizing
Sizes A-R
HEIGHT 56-164 cm / 22-64.6 in
Appr. 0 Months - 14 Years

SLIM sizing
Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, hemming

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (21 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes REG A-R (56-164 cm / 22-64.6 in) and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (24 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes REG A-R / SLIM D-R (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes REG A-R /  SLIM D-R 
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

This pdf pattern is drafted for 2 body types - Regular and Slim. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment.

REGULAR sizing
Sizes A-R
HEIGHT 56-164 cm / 22-64.6 in
Appr. 0 Months - 14 Years

SLIM sizing
Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

 

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 1-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Light to medium weight, knit fabrics with at least 20% horizontal and 10% vertical stretch like Cotton jerseys, Cotton Lycra/Spandex, Cotton Interlock, French Terry, light weight double knits and other light to medium weight knit fabrics with natural fibers. Your fabric for the main body can have low or high recovery. Choose fabric with good recovery for the neckline band, cuffs and bottom band.

45-60" / 115-160 cm  

Bodice (Front and Back)
Sizes A-C - 0.35 m / 3/8 yards
Sizes D-H - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-L - 0.65 m / 3/4 yards
Sizes N-R - 0.7 m/ 7/8 yards

Short sleeves
Sizes A-M - can be cut within the main yardage
Sizes A-J - 0.2 m / 1/4 yards
Sizes I-R  - 0.35 m / 3/8 yards

Long sleeves
Sizes A-M - can be cut within the main yardage
Sizes A-C - 0.35 m / 3/8 yards
Sizes H-J - 0.45 / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-R - 0.65 / 3/4 yards

Neckline bands, cuffs, bottom band

45-60" / 115-160 cm
Neckline band - All sizes  4-5 cm / 1.5-2 in (use pattern piece for the exact measurements)
Cuffs, bottom band - All sizes  20 cm / 8 in

 

NOTIONS

1. (optional) Clear elastic, twill tape or selvages from woven fabric for stabilizing shoulder seams 30 cm / 12 in

2. Polyester / Cotton threads 

3. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread