GLACIAL TEE & SKIVVY • Pattern
By PATTERN FANTASTIQUE, Glacial Tee & Skivvy is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: This is a classic base layer. Chic, super high neckline, streamline shape with a subtle shirt-tail hemline. The broader shoulder line and sculpted armhole gives this wardrobe essential a modern point of difference. Designed with requirements of Merino Knits in mind. Maximise the Glacial's snuggly, thermal potential of this style.
Fit Working with Merino knits to develop this pattern the tightness has been adjusted on different areas of the body to create a neat fit around the armhole and shoulder without unessesary cling throughout the lower arm or body. A pure cotton will produce a softer shape for an effortless look.
Three neck band options: Narrow, Crew and Skivvy. Note that a Rib Knit contrast is required for the Crew option.
Three sleeve lengths: 3/4 sleeve, Bracelet, Knuckle.
Three body lengths: High Hip – for a high waisted tuck (no fabric bunching). Long – comfortable perfect layering or Extra long – defence against the chill.
This is a pattern with printless instructions. You will find photo rich, instructions on how to make a Tee-Shirt from 'What stitch to choose' to 'Inserting a knit neck band' in the blog section of Pattern Fantastique's website. Not only does this save paper but this series of patterns all come at a lower price point. Start with Tee-Shirt Construction.
Sizing: This is a multi-sized pattern in Australian sizes of 6-16. Sizing chart can be found here.
Fabric Suggestions: The Glacial Tee & Skivvy was designed for Merino Knits which have a high memory and suit extra shaping for a well fitting form. The Glacial Tee & Skivvy can be made in other fibres with a stretch ratio of 20% or more. Merino Knits & Merino Interlock. All other natural fibre knits with a minimum of 20% stretch, such as our beautiful Basic Stretch Jersey Tencel Knits or Organic Cotton & Wool blend knit collections. Rib Knits are useable but will come out larger. For Crew Neck option use Rib contrast for neck band. Fabric with high Lycra content are not recommended, 0-5% is best.
Fabric requirements: All sleeve and body lengths: fabric width - 200 cm x 95 cm, fabric width - 150 cm x 160 cm, fabric width - 120 cm x 170 cm. Shortest sleeve and body lengths: fabric width - 200 cm x 80 cm, fabric width - 150 cm x 135 cm, fabric width - 120 cm x 135 cm
Trims required: Matching thread, ball point / stretch, sewing machine needles.
vilene bias stay tape, wooly nylon thread and/or twin needles.
Skill Level: Suitable for an intermediate skill level.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
This pattern comes printed as a multi-sized printout on a single piece of pattern. The sheet includes sizing, cutting layout and style informations. Detailed construction instructions are available on the blog. Starting here: Tee-Shirt Construction.
Photo credits: Pattern Fantastique.