This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. License: In-house digital draft specification created for Threadline Patterns. Released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Free for personal and commercial sewing..
The Simple Knit Tee is the quintessential modern crewneck t-shirt. Designed for knit fabrics with at least 20% stretch, it features subtle shaping through the waist, neat shoulder geometry that sits on the natural shoulder point, and a neckband proportioned to lie perfectly flat without ripple or tension.
Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.
Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.
Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts
Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.
Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.
Constructed with +4 cm (+1.6") of gentle ease over the full bust for a classic semi-fitted look. If you prefer a tight fit, choose one size smaller than your body measurement. Test your knit fabric stretch on our 10cm ruler guide before cutting.
+4 cm (+1.6") ease at bust for comfortable knit wear without clinging.
Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.
Knit fabrics with minimum 20% 2-way or 4-way stretch and good recovery
Ensure you have these ready before starting.
| Size Bracket | 115 cm (45") Width | 150 cm (60") Width |
|---|---|---|
| XS – M | 1.4 m (1.5 yd) | 1.1 m (1.2 yd) |
| L – XL | 1.7 m (1.9 yd) | 1.3 m (1.4 yd) |
| 2XL – 3XL | 2 m (2.2 yd) | 1.5 m (1.65 yd) |
Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.
1.0 cm (3/8") for all stretch seams.
2.5 cm (1") for lower hem and sleeve hems.
6 mm (1/4") for neckband seam allowance.
| Piece Name | Quantity & Orientation | Grainline / Cutting Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front Bodice | Cut 1 on fold | Direction of maximum stretch must run crosswise |
| Back Bodice | Cut 1 on fold | Direction of maximum stretch must run crosswise |
| Short Sleeve | Cut 2 (1 pair) | Transfer front armscye balance notch |
| Neckband Strip | Cut 1 | Cut with stretch running lengthwise along strip |
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Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (17 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
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.
Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.
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.
Print Page 1 at 100% scale. Verify 5cm/2in test box before printing complete pattern set.
Read full printing & calibration guide →Tape pages sequentially matching coordinate grid markers.
Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.
Place clear elastic or twill tape along back shoulder seam inside seam allowance. With right sides together, stitch shoulders using a narrow zigzag (0.5 mm width, 2.5 mm length) or serger at 1.0 cm (3/8"). Press toward back.
Fold neckband strip right sides together matching short ends; stitch at 6 mm to form loop. Press loop wrong sides together lengthwise. Mark quarters on neckband and neckline. Pin matching marks. Stitch neckband to neckline stretching ONLY the band, not the garment neckline. Press seam allowance down and steam thoroughly.
With bodice open flat right side up, align sleeve cap to armscye right sides together. Match center notch to shoulder seam. Stitch at 1.0 cm (3/8") and press toward sleeve.
Pin from sleeve hem down through underarm to body hem. Stitch in one continuous seam at 1.0 cm (3/8"). Press toward back.
Press sleeve hems up 2.5 cm and lower body hem up 2.5 cm. Pin or use fusible wash-away tape. From the right side, topstitch using a twin needle (4.0 mm) or a subtle zigzag stitch. Give final press.
Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.
Possible Cause: Neckband was cut too long for the fabric's stretch ratio or was not stretched enough during sewing.
Recommended Fix: Unpick band, shorten by 2–3 cm (standard ratio is 80–85% of neckline perimeter for ribbing), and reinstall with even quarter-stretching.
Possible Cause: Knit fabric was stretched as it was fed under presser foot.
Recommended Fix: Loosen presser foot pressure, use wash-away hem tape to stabilize the edge, and press heavily with steam.
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