Thread Theory Men's Sombrio Polo

Buy the Men's Sombrio Polo sewing pattern from Thread Theory. A classic wardrobe staple that combines comfort with presentability. This easy-fitting polo features a smartly pointed medium-sized knit collar, a partial button or snap placket, and the option to sew long or short sleeves.

The instructions include thoughtful finishing details such as a fully enclosed neckline seam, back neck facing, and ribbed cuffs (for the long sleeve variation). 

Note: This pattern has a male/straight fit. A matching version with a female/curvy fit is available here.

Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate

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:

Light to medium weight knit fabrics with at least 20% stretch.

Easier to sew: More stable knits such as thick t-shirt knits. Interlock or French terry are good examples of stable knits. Cotton blends with 6% or less spandex content are generally easiest to sew. For a more traditional polo, look for pique knits.

More challenging to sew: Very stretchy or thin knits that are prone to curling at the edges. They will still make excellent shirts but will be more challenging to sew. Bamboo, cotton or hemp jersey blends, tissue-weight knits, ribbed knits, or athletic materials with a large spandex content are good examples of very stretchy or thin knits.

Ribbed knit for Variation 1 long sleeve cuffs. Self fabric can be used for the collar or, for a traditional polo look, use a 1x1 rib knit.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes A - R

Self - Variation 1: 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 2.7 m (3 yd) // 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd).

Self - Variation 2: 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 2.4 m (2 5/8 yd) // 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 1.8 m (2 yd).

Ribbing - Variation 1 cuffs: 132 cm (52") or 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 0.2 m (1/4 yd).

Sizes S - II

Self - Variation 1: 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 3.2 m (3 1/2 yd) // 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 3.0 m (3 1/4 yd).

Self - Variation 2: 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 3.0 m (3 3/8 yd) // 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 2.7 m (3 yd).

Ribbing - Variation 1 cuffs: 132 cm (52") or 172 cm (68") wide fabric: 0.2 m (1/4 yd).

Sizing: A - R and S - II. Please check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Stretch or ball point needle; three 1.3-1.9 cm (1/2"-3/4") buttons or snaps; 0.9 m (1 yd) of 1.9 cm (3/4") wide twill tape for neckline finishing and shoulder seam reinforcement // Optional: 0.2 m (1/4 yd) of lightweight knit fusible interfacing; twin needle for hems.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (37 pages for A-R, 43 pages for S-II); 36" wide roll feed copy shop pattern (1 sheet for A-R, 1 sheet for S-II); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for A-R, 3 sheets for S-II) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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