Helen's Closet Jackson Tee and Pullover

Buy the Jackson Tee and Pullover sewing pattern from Helen’s Closet. The Jackson Tee and Pullover is ready to be a workhorse in your wardrobe. This gender-inclusive design is great for you and excellent for your family and friends, too. All views have a classic unisex fit with a slightly dropped shoulder and crew neck. The pullover features knit bands for the cuffs and a hem that can be sewn in matching ribbing if desired. Two lengths are provided for both the tee and pullover so it’s easy to suit yourself or the person you are sewing it for. You simply can’t have too many Jacksons!

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: Stretch knits with at least 10% cross-grain stretch. Cotton jersey or cotton spandex, bamboo jersey, modal jersey, merino jersey, rib knits, and ITY (interlock twist yarn) knits will work well for the tee. The pullover works best in French terry, sweatshirt fleece, or other sweater knits. Ribbing can be used for the cuffs, neck band, and hem band if desired. If sizing down for a tighter fit, consider a fabric with at least 20% cross-grain stretch.

Fabric requirements: Allow extra fabric for napped or directional prints. Allow extra fabric if lengthening the pattern significantly - more than 2" (5 cm).

Views A and B (tee): 57" (142 cm) wide fabric: 1.1 - 2.2 yd (1 - 2 m) // 45" (112 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.2 yd (1.6 - 2 m).

Views C and D (pullover): 57" (142 cm) wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.2 yd (1.5 - 2 m) // 45" (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 3 yd (1.8 - 2.7 m).

You can use ribbing fabric for the neck band, cuffs, and hem band of Views C and D (pullover). If you choose to use ribbing, you will require 0.25 yd/m less fabric.

36" wide ribbing: 0.3 - 0.5 yd/m.

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements. This pattern has been drafted for a 5'6" tall person.

Notions: Thread; ballpoint needle.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (36 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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