SHIRT No. 1 • Pattern

By 100 Acts Of Sewing, Shirt No 1. is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details:  Shirt No. 1 is a simple top with short sleeves. This shirt is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. The neck is finished with bias tape facing.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes XS-5XL

Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm); S: 35 inches (89 cm); M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm); XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 3XL: 50 inches (127 cm);  4XL: 53 inches (135 cm); 5XL: 56 inches (142 cm)

Fabric Suggestions: Light weight cotton lawn or voile, linen, rayon or natural fiber blend woven fabrics (not suited to jersey or knits)                                                                                                                                        

Fabric requirements: XS-L: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); XL-4X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 5X: 2 yards (1.8 m). If desired, additional 1/2 yd (0.5m) or fat quarter of contrast fabric for bias tape. 

Trims required: Matching thread and optional 3/4" (18mm) bias tape maker

Skill Level: Beginner skill level

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

Included is an instruction booklet that walks you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with nine nested sizes.

Photo credits: 100 Acts Of Sewing