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New Free T-shirt Pattern: Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt (sizes S, M, L)

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I’ve got a new free printable pattern to share with you today and this one is for the ladies!  With just two pattern pieces to cut out and sew together, you can’t get any easier that this Free Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt Pattern.

I work from home and spend my days in t-shirts, yoga pants, shorts and casual dresses. Ninety percent of my wardrobe is knitwear and this particular style of t-shirt is my very favorite to make!
Free Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt Pattern


The top has only two pattern pieces!  Cut it out, hem the neck and sleeves, sew the shoulders and sides, hem the bottom and you are done!

Make this perfect for summer, easy T-Shirt with the included free printable pattern and tutorial.

To spice up the plain-ness of this tee pattern, I added an asymmetrical split hem.  It can be worn long and loose with leggings:

Free Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt Pattern

Or tie it up to wear with capris or shorts.  Your choice.

Free Ladies Asymmetrical Hem T-Shirt Pattern

The shirt measures 32 inches on the long side to 24 7/8 on the short side.  (You can shorten or lengthen as needed to fit your frame.)  To make this shirt, you’ll need about 1 1/4 yard of 58 to 60 inch wide stretch knit fabric.  (My favorite fabric shop for knits:  Funkalicious Fabrics.)

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Pattern tips and additional info:

  • Find the pattern here.  Save it to your PC, open the pdf document in adobe reader.  Don’t print from google’s online version of adobe.  (It will sometimes cause the pattern to print incorrectly.)
  • Seam allowance is 3/8 inch with a 1/2 inch bottom hem
  • Pattern is designed for stretch knit fabric
  • Use a ballpoint/stretch needle
  • Use spray starch when folding the neck and sleeve hems.  (The starch stiffens the fabric and helps so much!)
  • Sew seams with either a serger, double needle, stretch stitch, narrow zig zag with a long stitch length or a straight stitch with a long stitch length and a slightly loosened tension. (make a couple of practice stitches on your fabric to see what works best.)
Size chart:
Small:       Bust  35.5  Hip: 37.5
Medium:   Bust  37.5  Hip: 39.5
Large:       Bust  40     Hip: 42
Finished garment measurements:
Small:  Bust:  39.25
Med:    Bust:  42
Large:  Bust 43.25
Supplies Needed:
  • pattern
  • 1 1/4 yard of 58 to 60 inch wide stretch knit fabric
  • ballpoint/stretch needle
  • iron/spray starch
  • basic sewing supplies

Instructions:


Step 1.  Print pattern, and assemble according to directions.  
 
Print pattern, transfer end of side seam marking and assemble according to directions.  Due to the asymmetrical hem, this is a fairly large pattern.  To save ink and paper, I recommend printing the pattern once, cutting out the back pattern piece first and then trimming the pattern and cutting out the front piece.
IMPORTANT!!!:  When cutting the second pattern piece, you must flip the fabric over!  (Ex: Lay fabric face up and cut out back bodice, then flip fabric over so it is face down and cut out front bodice piece.)  This will ensure your asymmetrical hem is on the correct side!
Step 2: Hemming the Neckline and Sleeves.
 
Fold the edge of the neckline and sleeve for the front and back bodice over 3/8 inch.  (Use plenty of spray starch.)  Sew the hem edge with a zig zag, stretch stitch or using a stretch double needle.
Step 3: Assembly:
Line up the shoulder seams and sew together using a 3/8 inch seam allowance.  Because my fabric was so stretch and thin, I opted to reinforce the shoulder seam with a bit of clear elastic.  (It was 3/8 inch elastic that I cut in half.  I just pinned the elastic on the edge of the fabric and sewed right over it.)
Line up the side seams and sew along the sides.  Don’t forget to stop at the end of side seam mark for the long side.  (I made this top twice, forgot both times and had to rip out the serged side seam!)
Using a straight stitch, sew past the end of side seam mark, by 1 inch.  This is especially important if you are using a serger or zig zag stitch on the side seams.  This straight stitch allows you to get a flat press on the hem transition.
Step 4:  Hemming the bottom.
Fold the remaining side seam over 3/8 inch and bottom hem 1/2 inch.  Use plenty of spray starch.

When you get to the bottom corner, just fold the edge in for a nice corner and pin.

 

Sew around the bottom and side with a zig zag or double needle.

That’s it, you’re done!

 

Easy ladies shirt tutorial

If you make one of these, be sure to tag me on facebook or Instagram!

Products used and recommended in this post:
My favorite fabric shop for knits:  Funkalicious Fabrics.
  1. My Sewing Machine: SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist
  2. My Serger: Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger or you can just use Pinking Shears
  3. Rotary Cutter
  4. I love my large ruler and large cutting mat, but you may prefer to start of with a smaller Cutting set
  5. Dritz Dual Purpose Marking Pen and Fray Check
  6. Ball Point needles
  7. Singer walking foot or universal walking foot
  8. Wonder clips (I didn’t use these in the post, but they are just awesome!
Want a few more simple sewing projects?  Be sure to check these out:
(If you’re looking for children’s patterns, don’t forget to look under fashion tutorials on the drop down menu bar at the top of the page:
Tiered Chevron Maxi Dress
Anywhere Knit Dress
Mommy and Me Swim Cover-ups

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  1. Just what I have been looking for! Thanks for the pattern, so sweet of you!
    Happy Easter from Lithuania

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  3. Ooooh, thank you! I am so pinning this because I am gearing up to try my first project for something to wear for myself. Sewing clothes for my daughter is fun but this is calling my name!

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  4. Love this style. Definitely pinning so I can try making; this would be the perfect piece to add to my summer outfits. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week's issue.

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  5. This is awesome!! I can't make it right now because I don't have enough fabric but I will make one as soon as I can get to the city to buy some. Thank you again for another awesome pattern and tutorial.

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  6. Hi! This is really cool! Would I be able to make this out of non-stetch fabric and still be able to pull my head through? Thanks!

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    • While the t-shirt is cut very generously, I think you would have issues getting your arms/shoulders through the middle part of the shirt. You could probably add a long zipper down the back and might need to add bust dart to make it work
      ~Jamie.

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