Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: FreeSewing (MIT / CC BY 4.0).

Crew Neck T-Shirt Beginner XS – 3XL

Brian Basic Crew Tee Block

Brian Basic Crew Tee Block. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	92 cm	74 cm	100 cm
L	98 cm	80 cm	106 cm
XL	108 cm	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	118 cm	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	128 cm	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem	Bicep Circumference
XS	88 cm	62 cm	94 cm	28 cm
S	94 cm	63 cm	100 cm	30 cm
M	100 cm	64 cm	106 cm	32 cm
L	106 cm	65 cm	112 cm	35 cm
XL	116 cm	66 cm	122 cm	37 cm
2XL	126 cm	67 cm	132 cm	39 cm
3XL	136 cm	68 cm	142 cm	41 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on full bust/chest measurement.

Wearing Ease Explanation

+4 to +8 cm positive wearing ease for comfortable drape.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates

Lightweight to medium-weight suitable fabric substrates
Pre-washed natural fibers (cotton, linen, or bamboo)

Stretch Requirement: 20-40% Stretch

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.4 m (1.55 yd)	1.2 m (1.3 yd)
L – XL	1.7 m (1.85 yd)	1.4 m (1.55 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2 m (2.2 yd)	1.7 m (1.85 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.

Neck & Armhole

6 mm (1/4 in) for neckband or binding attachment.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Body	Cut 1 on Fold	Ensure grainline parallel to fold
Back Body	Cut 1 on Fold	Transfer neck balance notch
Short Sleeve	Cut 1 Pair	Transfer center cap notch
Rib Neckband	Cut 1 in Rib or Self Knit	Cut with 70-80% of neck circumference

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (23 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (23 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Staystitch & Shoulder Seams

Staystitch neckline edge at 6 mm. Place front and back body right sides together, pin shoulder seams, stitch, and press seam allowances towards the back.

Prepare & Attach Neckband

Join rib neckband short ends into a loop. Fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Quarter-mark band and neckline; stretch band evenly while stitching to neckline curve.

Insert Sleeves Flat

Pin short sleeve cap to armhole right sides together, aligning center sleeve notch to shoulder seam. Stitch sleeve cap into armhole with stretch stitch.