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taped together pattern pieces
short sleeve shirt in patterned fabric on a hanger

100 Acts of Sewing: Shirt No. 1 - PDF Sewing Pattern

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$15.00
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$15.00

This is a PDF version of the pattern, a print version can be found here. Shirt No. 1 is a simple top with short sleeves. This shirt is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. The neck is finished with bias tape facing.

The instructions walk you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. The pattern includes nine nested sizes. After purchasing this product you will receive an email with a .zip file containing instructions and the printer-ready PDF. Print and assemble the tiled pattern following the directions.  

Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm);

M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm);

XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 

3XL: 50 inches (127 cm);  4XL: 53 inches (135 cm);

5XL: 56 inches (142 cm)

Recommended fabric:

Light weight cotton lawn or voile, linen, rayon or natural fiber blend woven fabric (no jersey or knits)

Yardage requirements:

XS-L: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); XL-4X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 5X: 2 yards (1.8 m)

If desired, additional 1/2 yd (0.5m) or fat quarter of contrast fabric for bias tape. Optional notion: 3/4" (18mm) bias tape maker

Garments made using 100 Acts of Sewing patterns are for personal use only and are not intended for commercial sewing.