Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. License: Drafted by Threadline Patterns. CC BY-SA 4.0 International..

Knit Top Intermediate XS to 3XL (Bust 80–132 cm / 31.5"–52.0")

Ribbed Button Henley

The Ribbed Button Henley brings vintage workwear heritage into modern everyday loungewear. Features a slim tailored cut, a narrow scoop neckline finished with a 3-button woven or self-fabric placket, full-length fitted sleeves, and twin-needle hems.

Jump to Downloads Front & Back Views Size & Measurements Fabric & Tools Step-by-Step Instructions

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	94 cm	76 cm	102 cm
L	102 cm	84 cm	110 cm
XL	112 cm	94 cm	120 cm
2XL	122 cm	104 cm	130 cm
3XL	132 cm	116 cm	142 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem
XS	80 cm	59 cm	82 cm
S	86 cm	60.5 cm	88 cm
M	94 cm	62 cm	96 cm
L	102 cm	63.5 cm	104 cm
XL	112 cm	65 cm	114 cm
2XL	122 cm	66.5 cm	124 cm
3XL	132 cm	68 cm	134 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Designed with zero ease at bust. Select exact body measurement size for a neat fit.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Zero bust ease designed to contour your torso naturally with ribbed elasticity.

Fabric & Materials

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

Recommended Fabrics

Ribbed or waffle knit fabrics

Thermal waffle knit (200–260 gsm) for authentic heritage texture
Cotton-spandex 2x2 rib knit for curve-hugging comfort
Bamboo rib jersey for ultra-soft breathable feel

Stretch Requirement: 40% horizontal stretch with good recovery

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

3 buttons (12 mm)
Fusible knit interfacing for placket (0.2 m)
Stretch needle (size 80/12)

Tools Required:

Sewing machine with buttonhole capability
Fine pins
Iron

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.7 m (1.9 yd)	1.3 m (1.4 yd)
L – XL	2 m (2.2 yd)	1.5 m (1.6 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.3 m (2.5 yd)	1.8 m (2 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

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

Standard Seams

1.0 cm (3/8 in) throughout.

Hem Allowance

2.0 cm (3/4 in) hem allowance.

Neck & Armhole

0.8 cm (5/16 in) for binding.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Bodice with Placket Slit	Cut 1 on fold	Straight of grain
Back Bodice on Fold	Cut 1 on fold	Straight of grain
Long Sleeve	Cut 1 pair	Straight of grain
Henley Placket Strips	Cut 2 (interfaced)	Straight of grain
Neck Binding	Cut 1	Straight of grain

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Interface placket strips with lightweight knit interfacing.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-01

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 (16 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 (19 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 scaling. Check 50 mm (Metric) or 2.0 in [50.8 mm] (Imperial) test square with a hard ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered letter and row marks. Butt edges together without overlapping untrimmed paper.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

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

Construct Henley Placket

Slash front neck slit on front bodice. Stitch right and left placket strips right sides together, fold over, and box-topstitch at bottom tab. Press seam allowances.

Shoulder Seams & Neck Binding

Align front bodice and Back Bodice on Fold right sides together. Stitch shoulder seams and press seam allowances. Apply narrow knit binding along neckline right sides together up to placket edges and topstitch.