To a Tee

A practical guide to sewing five classic T-shirt styles and building a wardrobe of versatile knit tops. From a close-fitting tee to an oversized T-shirt, a straight silhouette, a semi-fitted design and a raglan style, the patterns in this book cover the essential shapes you’ll want to sew again and again. Explore different fabrics, necklines, sleeves and other design details to give each T-shirt a distinct look. Each pattern offers multiple variations, with practical techniques to help you adapt the designs and make more of the patterns included. Detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to sew each style, with practical techniques for working with knit fabrics and achieving professional results using a sewing machine, an overlocker or a coverstitch machine. BOOK FEAUTURESFull-size paper patterns in 15 sizesNeckline, sleeve, pocket and cuff variationsGuidance on selecting knit fabrics and understanding stretchPattern adjustment tutorials for knit topsIllustrated, step-by-step sewing instructions Methods for a sewing machine, overlocker and coverstitch machineTechniques for sewing stripes and matching pattern detailsTips for cutting, marking and handling knit fabricsPATTERNSAlma: Semi-fitted T-shirt Vira: Straight T-shirt Novi: Oversized T-shirt Elvi: Raglan T-shirt Liv: Fitted T-shirtSIZE RANGEEU 32-60 (equivalent to UK 4–32 / US 1–28)