Guide to Our Favourite T-Shirt & Stretch Top Sewing Patterns
Guide to Our Favourite T-Shirt & Stretch Top Sewing Patterns
(Designed for stretch knit fabrics)
If you love sewing tops you can wear every day, welcome — this is your happy place. Pattern Emporium has an entire wardrobe’s worth of t-shirt patterns, each with its own personality, silhouette, and clever details.
This guide brings them all together so you can compare shapes, sleeves, necklines, and the overall vibe of each style. Whether you prefer easy and boxy, sculpted and feminine, or something with a bit of drama in the sleeve, you'll find your next project here.
And if you’re looking for tanks and sleeveless tops, stay tuned — they’re getting their own dedicated guide.
As with all PE patterns, you’ll receive all sizes included, plus Print-at-Home, A0 Copy Shop, and Projector files, along with detailed instructions that walk you through every step.
Besties Tee
A true crowd-pleaser and one of our most versatile t-shirt patterns.
The Besties T-shirt sewing pattern includes both flared and banded silhouettes, generous neckline variety, the option for bands or binding, and sleeves for every season. If you like mixing it up, this one will spoil you.
Why sew it
A modern everyday tee with endless combinations. Works beautifully in soft, breathable 4-way stretch knits.
Highlights
- Flared or banded tee
- 6 necklines: 3 rounded, V-neck, 2 squared
- 5 sleeves: flounce, cap, short, ¾, long
- Sizes 4–30
Keep It Simple Tee
If you want maximum value in one pattern, this is it. The Keep It Simple Tee builds an entire wardrobe of tees and light sweaters with its huge library of necklines and sleeves.
Why sew it
A semi-fitted silhouette with understated shaping — perfect for layering and year-round wear.
Highlights
- 9 neckline styles
- 6 sleeves styles
- Sizes 6–24
Game On One Shoulder Top
Your playful, asymmetric option for when you want something cool and modern. Game On can be fitted, flared, or banded — and works beautifully dressed up or styled casually.
Why sew it
An easy wardrobe statement that still feels wearable for everyday.
Highlights
- Asymmetric neckline with banded finish
- 3 body styles: semi-fitted, flared, banded
- 5 sleeve styles: long, cuffed, ¾, ½, short
- Sizes 6–24
Carefree Cuffed Tee
A relaxed, boxy t-shirt with dolman sleeves and a shirt-tail hemline. If you love a roomy fit, this is your go-to.
Why sew it
Easy wearing, great with jeans, tights, activewear — or sized down for a slightly neater look.
Highlights
- Relaxed, boxy fit
- Wide binding neckline
- Dolman sleeves
- Cuffed
- Sizes 4–30
Refresh Ruched Tee
A fitted tee with a twist — literally. Adjustable drawstring or elastic ruching lets you customise the length and vibe.
Why sew it
Adds shape without clinging, plus all the neckline and sleeve options you want for a repeat sew.
Highlights
- Adjustable side ruching
- 4 banded necklines: crew, mid, low, V
- 5 sleeves: cap, short, ¾, long, full circle flounce
- Sizes 4–30
Ray of Light Tee
A semi-fitted body with asymmetric ruching that creates a gorgeous radiating effect, especially in stripes.
Why sew it
Flattering gathers, lots of options, and maternity-friendly if you need it.
Highlights
- Asymmetric ruching
- Multiple necklines
- Sleeveless, flounce, cap, short, ¾, long sleeves
- Sizes 6–24
Be You Tee
Relaxed but subtly shaped, the Be You Tee is all about comfort with personality. And you can sew anything from a tee to a cosy winter jumper using the same pattern.
Why sew it
Trans-seasonal, endlessly customisable, and wonderfully easy-fitting.
Highlights
- Gentle shaping through waist
- 3 banded round necklines
- Cowl or funnel neck with drawstring
- 4 sleeves + butterfly flounce
- Straight, hi-low, or shirt-tail hem
- Sizes 6–24
Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee
Your statement-sleeve t-shirt. Perfect for adding a little extra drama without going full occasion-wear.
Why sew it
A sleek semi-fitted body paired with stunning puff sleeves.
Highlights
- 4 puff sleeve designs: short, above elbow, below elbow, long
- 4 necklines (rounded + square)
- Mix & match with other PE patterns
- Sizes 6–24
Starstruck Side Tie Top
A beautifully draped t-shirt alternative with a soft side tie and no side seams. An effortless style that works for workwear or weekends.
Why sew it
The silhouette does all the work — you feel comfortable but look polished.
Highlights
- Draped, easy-fit silhouette
- Side tie detail
- 4 basic sleeves + bishop & flounce
- Sizes 6–24
True Romance Bishop Sleeve Top
All about that bishop sleeve. This pattern walks you step-by-step through sewing subtle or dramatic sleeves with multiple finishes.
Why sew it
If you adore a beautiful sleeve, this one’s irresistible.
Highlights
- 2 bishop sleeve styles: subtle, dramatic
- Multiple finishes: cuffs, extended cuffs, shirring, ruffle, elastic
- 3 silhouettes: semi-fitted, flared, banded
- Boat neckline
- Mashable with Besties Tee
- Sizes 6–24
Exhale Flared Top & Dress
A relaxed flared silhouette that works as a tee, tunic, dress — and even as the foundation for a sleeved tent dress.
Why sew it
Soft drape, great movement, and lots of neckline and hem options.
Highlights
- Flared side seam
- 4 necklines
- Sleeveless, short, ½, long sleeves
- Sizes 6–24
Allure Bell Sleeve Top
Your go-to for a standout sleeve moment.
The semi-fitted body keeps things wearable while the sleeves bring the fun.
Why sew it
If you want drama without complexity, this is a beautiful sew.
Highlights
- 4 necklines: scoop, wide scoop, crew, V
- Short, ½, or long sleeves
- 3 bell sleeve styles with different fullness
- Sizes 6–22
So that’s the tour of our favourites! A whole wardrobe’s worth of tees, each with its own personality. I love putting these guides together because every pattern really does shine in its own way — sometimes the choice comes down to “what mood am I in today?”
When you’ve made yours, come share it with us in the Pattern Emporium Sewing Circle. Seeing your versions is honestly the highlight of my day.
And if you’re a sleeveless-lover, don’t worry — a full tank guide is on the way.
