This loose-fitting tunic-style tee shirt can be made in a wide variety of knit or woven fabrics. The pattern features a scoop neck, straight sides which angle slightly toward the hips from the shoulders, and sleeves which end at the wrist or just above the elbow. Ribbing at the neck is optional. The side seams have a short slit at the bottom.
Fabric Suggestions: Lightweight to medium-weight knits such as wool, rayon or silk jersey; slinky knit, stretch velvet, very lightweight polar fleece, cotton or cotton/poly interlock, sweater knit, lightweight velour or panne velvet. Also lightweight wovens such as broadcloth, handwovens, chenille and gauze.
Notions: Thread - 100% cotton for all natural fibers; cotton/poly blends for synthetics; or 100% polyester for knits with Lycra. Needles - use a stretch needle for fine knits or knits with Lycra; you may also want to purchase stretch double needles for hemming. Small pieces of lightweight fusible interfacing for hems; 1/4" or 3/8" clear elastic.
Ease Measurements: There are approximately 8" to 10" of ease at the bust measurements of XS, S, and M. There are approximately 5" to 8" or ease in the bust measurement of sizes L, XL, XXL.
Yardage Requirements:
| Garment Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XL |
| Long Sleeve |
 |
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| 45" |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
2 1/2 |
2 5/8 |
3 |
3 |
| 54" |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 5/8 |
1 5/8 |
1 3/4 |
2 5/8 |
| 60" |
1 1/2 |
1 1/25 |
1 5/8 |
1 5/8 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
| Short Sleeve |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 45" |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 3/8 |
2 5/8 |
2 5/8 |
| 54" |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
1 3/8 |
1 3/8 |
1 3/8 |
2 3/8 |
| 60" |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
1 3/8 |
1 3/8 |
1 3/8 |
1 3/8 |
Sizing Chart (in inches)
|
Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
|
|
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
| Bust |
29 1/2 |
30 1/2 |
31 1/2 |
32 1/2 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
| Waist |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 1/2 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
39 |
41 |
| Hip |
31 1/2 |
32 1/2 |
33 1/2 |
34 1/2 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
