Christine Haynes James Tee

Buy the James Tee sewing pattern from Christine Haynes. The James Tee is a classic Breton-style knit top with a boxy fit. The gently curved neckline is wide enough to read as a boatneck, but not so wide that your bra straps will show. The neckline is finished simply with a fold to the inside and topstitched in place. The drop shoulders allow for a grown-on cap style sleeve, or you can choose to sew the sleeves pieces on for a bracelet length sleeve. The straight side seams end with a split hem, with the back 1" longer than the front. The split side seam is finished with cotton twill tape for a clean, ready-to-wear inspired look.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight stable 2-way or 4-way knits, like French terry, ponte, interlock knit, double knit, and jersey knit. Avoid fabrics with lots of drape or an open structure like loosely knitted sweater knits.

Fabric requirements: Fabric requirements assume the greatest stretch is from selvedge to selvedge, with non-directional fabric. Extra fabric may be required for fabric with the greatest stretch from cut end to cut end. Additional fabric may also be required for nap, one-way design, shading, matching design, or shrinkage. 

View A: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 yd (1.8 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m).

View B: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) // 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: 3/4 - 1 1/2 yd (0.7 - 1.4 m).

Sizing: XS – 4X (approx. UK 6 – 30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

James is designed with a B cup bust and for a 5'6" tall person.

Notions: 1 1/2 yd of 3/8" wide cotton twill tape // Optional: 5/8" wide Heat'n'Bond Lite Soft Stretch interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (20 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 40"); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes (copy shop only) // Projector file: No.

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