Refresh Ruched T-shirt | PDF Sewing Pattern

The Refresh Ruched T-Shirt lives up to its name — it takes a classic fitted tee and gives it a fresh, versatile update. Adjustable ruching at the sides (drawstring or elastic, you choose) means you can play with length and shape to suit your outfit.

With four necklines — crew, mid, low, and V — plus five sleeve options from cap to full circle flounce, you can sew a version for every season. The fit skims the body without clinging, and the three lengths — cropped, regular, and long — offer even more ways to wear it.

It’s adaptable, playful, and designed for repeat makes.

• Ruching with drawstring along side seams.
• 4 banded necklines: crew, mid, low, V.
• 5 sleeve options for all seasons - cap, short, 3/4, long & full circle flounce.
• 3 lengths: cropped, regular, long.
• Fitted but not tight.
• Elastic option in our pattern hack section.

Sized 4–30, and delivered in print-at-home, A0 copy shop, and projector formats - with the clear, confidence-building instructions Pattern Emporium is known for.

• Size 4-30.
• Includes all sizes.
• View sizing information & size chart here.

• View fabric requirements here.

We recommend using 4-way stretch knit fabric with good recovery & containing lycra, spandex or elastane. Horizontal stretch: Min 40%+. Vertical stretch: Min 20%+.

BANDS: The neck band fabric MUST contain elastane, spandex or Lycra or it will stretch out of shape when stretched. If your fabric narrows when you stretch it, chances are it doesn't have elastane & won't be suitable. 

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Bamboo Elastane, Cotton Lycra, Crepe knit, Cupro spandex, Double brushed poly (DBP), ITY, Liverpool, Modal elastane, Soft poly elastane knits, Rayon elastane, Scuba, Single brushed poly (SBP), Viscose Elastane.

TRIMS:

4 x drawstrings, 2 for each side. Use pattern piece #3 to make your own or purchase suitable drawstring.

• Cropped: 60cm (24”) x 4
• Regular: 70cm (27”) x 4
• Long: 75cm (30”) x 4

Pattern Hack - Ruched with elastic option: 5-7mm (1/4”) knit, swim or clear elastic.

• Cropped: 25.5cm (10 1/4”) x 2
• Regular: 34.5cm (13 3/4”) x 2
• Long: 40.5cm (16”) x 2

• PRINT AT HOME PATTERN: Yes.
• A0 COPY SHOP PATTERN: Yes.
• PROJECTOR PATTERN: Yes. Include multi-coloured & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces.
• LAYERED: Yes.
• TUTORIAL: Yes.
  Comprehensive instructions. Step by step guide. Colour photos. Tips & tricks.

THE BASICS:

• SIZES: AU 4-30. All included.
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• FABRIC TYPE: Stretch. 
• MEASUREMENTS: Metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
• SEAM ALLOWANCES: Included. Seam allowances vary. Main is 7mm (1/4") unless otherwise specified.
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• PDF BEGINNERS: Watch our video series here.