T-Shirt pattern & guidebook 32-52 (Fr sizes), 0-20 (US sizes)
The Tanger Pattern is a versatile and easy-to-sew T-shirt pattern designed for women. Featuring a straight, slightly loose fit, this essential tee offers multiple customization options to suit your style. Choose from three neckline variations – crew neck, scoop neck, or V-neck – and three sleeve styles: classic short sleeves, short sleeves with turn-ups, or long sleeves. The back neckline is finished with a neat bias binding for a clean, professional look. A wardrobe staple and a great project for beginners and experienced sewists alike!
The Women’s Basic Tee.
Skill level: easy
What you will learn with this sewing pattern: how to sew a neckband, and how to sew a neckline bias binding.
Size range for women:
- 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 (French sizes)
- 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 (US sizes)
- 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 (UK sizes)
The size 32 corresponds approximately to a 14-year-old, and the 34 to a 16-year-old
Photos: Rebecca (size 42) is wearing a TANGER T-shirt in sienna slub linen with short sleeves and a V-neck, a round-neck version with short rolled-up sleeves in black slub linen, a basic striped jersey version with a ribbed round neck, and a long-sleeved version in thick raspberry pink linen and Tencel with a round neck. Aurélie (size 36) is wearing a sky blue slub linen version with a low neckline, another version in thick blue linen and tencel with a V-neck, a basic round-neck version in off-white cotton modal jersey from Atelier Brunette, and finally, a long-sleeved version in khaki slub linen with a low neckline.
Fabrics:
- Stretch knit: cotton, linen, viscose or modal jersey, interlock, rib, terry cloth, or honeycomb jersey.
- As an option: ribbing for the neckline band.
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Haberdashery:
- Stabiliser tape to reinforce the shoulder seams.
- As an option: 30 cm (12″) of bias binding for finishing the neckline.
- The neckline bands can be cut from the main fabric or ribbing.
- The neckline finishing bias can be replaced with pre-folded bias binding available from haberdashery stores.
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