Here are the Essential Instructions for the Saywer tee pattern. These are perfect if you prefer a quicker guide without detailed illustrations or lengthy explanations.
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SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE 3/8" (1 CM) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Two neckband pattern pieces are included to accommodate different knit fabrics. The Stable Neckband (3) is designed for 100% cotton jersey and other stable knits with limited stretch and recovery. The Stretch Neckband (4) is designed for cotton-spandex jersey, rib knits, and other knits with good stretch and recovery.
GETTING STARTED - All Views
1. Press the front and back hems 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) to the wrong side at the notches.
2. Press both sleeve hems 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) to the wrong side at the notches.
3. With right sides together, sew the neckband into a loop. Press the seam allowances open. With wrong sides together, fold the neckband in half lengthwise and press.
SHOULDERS & NECK - All Views
4. With right sides together, sew the front and back pieces at the shoulders. Press the seam allowances toward the back.
5. With right sides together, pin the neckband to the neckline, matching notches and seams. Attach. Press the seam allowances toward the body and edgestitch.
SLEEVES & SIDE SEAMS - All Views
6. With right sides together, match seams and notches and sew the sleeves to the armholes. Press the seam allowances toward the sleeves.
7. With right sides together, sew the sleeve and side seams. Press the seam allowances toward the back.
HEM - All Views
8. Fold the body hem to the wrong side along the pressed line, creating a 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) hem. Pin and edgestitch using a zigzag or straight stretch stitch.
9. Fold each sleeve hem to the wrong side along the pressed line, creating a 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) hem. Pin and edgestitch using a zigzag or straight stretch stitch.