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36 min 3 sec
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Everyone has a beloved t-shirt. Now you can sew a whole wardrobe full of them after you learn how to draft your own pattern for a perfect-fitting tee. Cal will show you how to take proper measurements and turn those into a pattern. From there, you can customize your basic pattern to adjust the sleeve length, the neckline, the length of the t-shirt and much more. These are fabulous pattern drafting skills that will take your sewing to the next level.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
- Pad of 18x24" sketch paper
- pencil and eraser
- 2x18" sewing ruler
- paper scissors
- tape measure
- hip curve (optional)
- transparent tape
Downloads:
- Take your own measurements
- Draft a pattern from scratch!
- Customize neckline and sleeves
What you’ll get:
- A detailed class on how to draft a pattern for a t-shirt
- 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Itemized supply list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist and designer Cal Patch
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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![Pattern Drafting: T-Shirt](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/289/tb0lj2igxs1368eujso6.jpg)
![In this class Cal Patch will show you how to take proper measurements and turn those into a pattern. From there, you can customize your basic pattern to adjust the sleeve length, the neckline, the length of the t-shirt and much more.](/images/tutorial_images/large/295/TShirtPattern2.jpg)
![In this class Cal Patch will show you how to take proper measurements and turn those into a pattern. From there, you can customize your basic pattern to adjust the sleeve length, the neckline, the length of the t-shirt and much more.](/images/tutorial_images/large/296/TShirtPattern3.jpg)
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Pattern Drafting: T-Shirt Reviews
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m...@mindspring.com
There was no ease added to this T shirt pattern construction. I assume then the fabric needs to have at least 5% spandex. Is it necessary to add more ease to a 100% cotton jersey knit which has less stretch?
Thank you.
May 20, 2024
Susan Vajaranant
I would have loved to see a finished T-shirt on the model whose measurements were used. That would have been the icing on the cake. Also, a little instruction on how to estimate the neckband piece. For example how much negative ease on a piece of knit or ribbing for the neck bank needs to be calculated to fit that particular neck opening.
May 19, 2024
Lisa Cohen
Being able to make my own pattern from measurements is incredibly liberating! Thank you for the superb instruction, as always, Cal!
More than 3 months ago
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