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Keep It Simple Semi Fitted Tee

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THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN

The Keep It Simple Babe (KIS), is a semi-fitted women's tee that's so chock full of options, it's about to burst! 

Sew a summer or winter t-shirt, fitted sweater or jumper. Easy mash with our other patterns to create more great designs.

WATCH THE VIDEO to see what's in this sewing pattern.

FEATURES
  • Designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics
  • Semi-Fitted Body
  • 8 Neckline designs
  • 6 Sleeves options
  • Regular or tall hemline
  • Sew a tshirt, sweater, jumper. 
  • See Line Drawings here.
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    THE NECKLINES

  • High Squared Neck
  • Low Squared Neck
  • Crew Neck
  • High Rounded
  • Low Rounded
  • Boat Neck
  • V-Neck
  • Turtle Neck
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    Pattern Emporium Squared Neck Keep It Simple Fitted Tee sewing

    The squared neckline is designed with easy to sew curved corners, eliminating the need for a mitred band & making it a fast & easy sew, even for beginners.

    THE SLEEVES

  • Cap Sleeve
  • Short Sleeve
  • 1/2 Sleeve (above elbow)
  • 3/4 Sleeve (below elbow)
  • Long Sleeve
  • Cuffed Long Sleeve
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    Squared neck v-neck round crew neck turtle neck tee sewing pattern

     

    PATTERN MASHING

    Mash with our other patterns in our collection to add a cowl neck (Be You Tee) or a hood (Unwind). 

    By pairing it with the Foxy Legs, you could even sew a lounge set or pyjamas (pjs) with this versatile pattern.

  • 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.
  • SIZING
  • Sizes 6-24 (US2-20).
  • View size chart here.
  • FABRIC & TRIMS

    Create completely different looks with a gorgeously fluid drapey knit or a full bodied knit with a little more structure.

  • Designed for 4-way stretch knit fabric with good recovery
  • 25%+ horizontal stretch with good recovery.
  • Minimum 10% vertical stretch.
  • To learn more about stretch factor, click here.
  • Click here for our fabric requirements chart.   
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    FABRIC SUGGESTIONS inlcude Cotton lycra, ITY, Poly Jerseys, Viscose Elastane, Rayon Elastane, Modal Elastane, Bamboo Elastane, Double Brushed Poly, Single Brushed Poly, Stretch Lace, Crepe Jersey.

    PATTERN SPECS
  • PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern
  • FILES: Print at home (A4, Letter), A0 copy shop, Projector
  • PROJECTOR FILES: Includes multi colour & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces. Centre fold line included so you can cut on fold if needed.
  • PRINT IN: Adobe Reader
  • LAYERED: Yes
  • FABRIC TYPE: Knits
  • SIZES: AU6-24 (US2-20)
  • SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner 
  • ABBREVIATION: KIS 
  • PATTERN ADJUSTMENTS

    To achieve a better personal fit, you may sometimes need to tweak your pattern slightly. Here are a few common pattern adjustments guides.

  • If you need a bust adjustment (see the sizing guide first), you'll find instructions here and a video to help, here
  • For a sleeve bicep adjustment, see the written instructions here.
  • For a full sleeve width adjustment, see the video here
  • HELP

    Click here to visit our Facebook Group.

    All seam allowances are included. See pattern pieces or glossary for details.

    PRINTING: For more details, see the info pages in the beginning of each tutorial. 

    NEW TO PDF PATTERNS? See our beginners video series here, designed just for you. 

    We do not sell paper patterns.

    This is a downloadable digital PDF pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible.  No further discounts apply during a pattern release.

    This is a downloadable digital PDF sewing pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible. Discounts cannot be combined. Please note: we do not sell printed paper patterns.

    Customer Reviews

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    Marleen Duggan
    Staple pattern

    This is my staple tee pattern. The semi-fitted silhouette is devine, quick sew and instructions are detailed and easy to follow. I have made this is so many options that the KISB has taken over my wardrobe! Even made one in French Terry with long cuffed sleeves which is a wardrobe staple on cooler days.

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    Karen Collins
    a versatile wardrobe staple

    I am so happy with the Keep it Simple Babe tee pattern! So many options in one, easy to make and the fit is spot on. No adjustments needed for me, which is a huge bonus!

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    BC
    My favorite

    This is my favorite t shirt. Or shirts. I’ve made most of the views. Tried others when they look so cute on people but always come back to this one. Fabulous instructions. I love to wear a knit shirt and this is the one.

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    Robbie Hutchins
    Capsule wardrobe essential

    This is the perfect foundation garment for a capsule wardrobe. The best thing is that it’s so quick to make you can have one for a pop the latest seasonal colour in no time at all. I think of this as a potato chip pattern; you can’t stop at one!

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    Jackie
    My favorite pattern

    I put together the PDF about a month ago, and I can't seem to stop making variations of this top! It actually fits me, and there are SO many options. If I could only have one pattern, it would be this one. I've been making t-shirts for years, but the instructions still taught me one or two things. I love that the instructions acknowledge that many people sewing knits use a serger. You can vary the fabric and use it during all seasons! Best of all, cutting and sewing is so quick you can easily make one in a day.