Besties Tee - Flared & Banded T-shirt

Sew your ultimate wardrobe bestie! Discover our flared and banded t-shirts pattern, packed with a multitude of style options, sleeves & necklines.

Summer or winter, we've got you covered. 

VIDEO: See what's in the pattern here.

◄FEATURES

• Flared Tee - Gently flared silhouette. 3 lengths: cropped, regular (hip length) & long top.
• Banded Tee - Gently flared silhouette gathered into a hem band. Hem band sits on either the waist or hip.
• 6 Necklines: 3 Rounded, V-Neck & 2 squared.
• 2 Sleeveless options - Wide or cutaway.
• 5 Sleeves - Flounce, cap, short, 3/4 & long sleeve.
• Bands or binding. 
• 4-way stretch knit fabrics
• Summer & winter.
• View the line drawings here.
• Tutorial in inches & centimetres.
• Layered pattern files.
• Print-at-home, A0 & projector pattern files.

◄SIZING

• AU Size 4-30 (approximately US Size 0-26)
• Upper Bust Measurement 73-134cm (28-53").
• Hip/Seat Measurement 80-149cm (31-59"). 
• See sizing details here.

◄MASH WITH

WANT TO ADD A DIFFERENT SLEEVE? 

• Mash with the True Romance for a Bishop Sleeve. Available here. 
• Mash with the Starstruck for a Bishop Sleeve. Available here.
• Mash with the Allure for a 2 piece Bell Sleeve. Available here. 

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

• Designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics.
• The following estimates are based on 150cm (59") width fabrics.
• View flared t-shirt fabric requirements here.
• View banded t-shirt fabric requirements here. 

 

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS inlcude Double Brushed poly, Single Brushed Poly, Liverpool, Swimwear Spandex, Merino Wool Knit, Stretch Velvet, Ponte, Poly Elastane Jersey, ITY, Crepe Knit, Viscose or Rayon Elastane, Modal Elastane, Bamboo Elastane, Jacquard Knit, Sweater Knit, Hacci, French Terry, Cotton Lycra.

◄PATTERN SPECS

Projector files for this pattern include multi-coloured and black size lines, large text and full pattern pieces. Plus centre fold lines so you can cut on the fold if needed.

• PRINT AT HOME PATTERN: In A4 or Letter.
• COPY SHOP PATTERN: A0 size (ask for plan print).
• PROJECTOR PATTERN: Large font with (1) Multi coloured size lines & (2) Black size lines
• LAYERED: Yes.
• SIZES: AU 4-30. Size chart. 
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• FABRIC TYPE: 4-way stretch knits. 
• MEASUREMENTS: All patterns are in metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
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