Thread Theory Timberland Henley and Tee

Buy the Timberland Henley and Tee sewing pattern from Thread Theory. This modern, slim-fitting t-shirt pattern is a wardrobe staple that can be sewn with a shallow scoop neck or a 1" (2.5 cm) henley placket and long or short sleeves. It would suit fine or medium weight knits to create either a shirt or light sweater. The hem is stylishly shaped at the hips and longer at the back so this shirt can be worn casually with leggings if desired. Both short and long sleeves are turned and hemmed. An optional square patch pocket is included.

The instructions for sewing with knits are thorough and include finishing suggestions, step-by-step illustrations and both beginner and intermediate sewing options. They explain methods for sewing the shirt with or without a serger. The bound and faced placket instructions are thoroughly illustrated.

A similar design with men's sizing can be found 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.

More challenging to sew: Very stretchy or thin knits that are prone to curling at their edges. They will still make excellent t-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.

Colour block design idea: Use a contrast knit for the neckband and pocket, or the Variation 1 henley placket pieces. Consider purchasing two coordinating colours of thread for hemming and topstitching.

Fabric requirements: 

Variation 1 (long sleeve): 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.3 m (2 - 2.5 yd) // 173 cm (68") wide fabric: 1.4 - 1.8 m (1.5 - 2 yd).

Variation 2 (short sleeve scoop neck): 132 cm (52") wide fabric: 1.4 - 2.1 m (1.5 - 2.25 yd) // 173 cm (68") wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.8 m (1.25 - 2 yd).

Sizing: 0 – 18 (approx. UK 4/6 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating thread; ball point needle; three size 2 or 3 snaps OR three 1.2 cm (1/2") buttons; optional twin needle for hems; optional 0.9 m (1 yd) of twill tape for shoulder binding; optional fusible tape or fabric glue.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (25 pages); 36″ wide roll feed copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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