Tanabe relaxed t-shirt - T.2114 | PDF Sewing Pattern

SKILL LEVEL: Stretch fabric - Intermediate

DESCRIPTION: Loose fitting Tanabe relaxed t-shirt has a ‘V’ neckline and neckband, a scooped back hem and an optional breast pocket. The Tanabe is versatile and can be dressed up, or be worn as a casual t-shirt over jeans, a skirt or swimwear for a weekend outing. 

ALTERATIONS TO THE PATTERN: This garment can be lengthened to be worn as a dress, and the sleeves can also be lengthened to ¾ or full length. *To make the dress or lengthen sleeves, purchase fabric once you have adjusted the length to your personal preference.

SUITABLE FABRICS: Cotton jersey, Bamboo jersey, Wool jersey, or suitable light to mid-weight t-shirt style stretch fabric.

NOTIONS:

✁Matching or contrast sewing thread.

✁Ballpoint or jersey sewing machine needle for sewing stretch fabrics.

✁*Optional rotary cutter for the neckband.

SEAM ALLOWANCES AND FABRIC EDGE FINISHING: Main seam allowances are 1cm and the hem and sleeve are 1.5cm. To finish the edges of your fabric you can use an overlocker (3 thread), zig-zag or suggested finishing stitch that is available on your machine.

ENHANCING YOUR SEWING SKILLS: This pattern is suitable for sewists with intermediate skills in sewing. This pattern will enhance your skills in sewing stretch fabrics and adding a neckband to a ‘V’ neckline.

TIME TO MAKE: As an estimate, this garment will take you 4-5 hours to make depending on your sewing confidence level. *It is suggested that you make a toile of this pattern in fabric similar to what you have selected to use in the final garment to personalize fit/length and practice sewing techniques.

This is a zipped PDF file available in the following printable sizes and formats:

: A4+A0 PDF pattern - SIZE XS to L :

1. A4 Tiled PDF sewing pattern (x21 A4 pages)
2. A0 PDF sewing pattern (x1 A0 pages)
3. A4 Sewing book (x11 pages)

OR

: A4+A0 PDF pattern - SIZE XL to 3XL :

1. A4 Tiled PDF sewing pattern (x24 A4 pages)
2. A0 PDF sewing pattern (x1 A0 pages)
3. A4 Sewing book (x11 pages)

*The sewing instruction book can be viewed digitally to save on printing.