This modern, slim-fitting t-shirt pattern is a wardrobe staple that can be sewn up with a shallow scoop neck or a 1" (2.5 cm) Henley placket and long or short sleeves. It would suit both 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.

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

This pattern, as part of the Parkland Casual Collection, is a classic garment that lends itself to creating the perfect casual, hand-made wardrobe for an active lifestyle.

Recommended Fabric

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.

Color Block Design Idea: Use a contrast knit for the neckband and pocket, or the Variation 1 Henley placket pieces. Consider purchasing two coordinating colors of thread for hemming and topstitching.

Other Materials:

Coordinating thread
Ball point sewing machine needle
Three (3) size 2 or 3 snaps OR three (3) 1/2" buttons
Optional twin needle for hems
Optional 1 yd of twill tape for shoulder binding
Optional fusible tape or fabric glue

What's included in my PDF pattern?
PDF Sewing Pattern Includes:

A detailed instruction booklet containing step-by-step instructions and diagrams
A layered print-at-home PDF pattern on multiple pages. The print at home file is suitable for both Letter and A4 size paper. Print only the size you need!
A projector compatible file featuring layers and an easy to use 1" grid
A print shop PDF pattern suitable for 36" wide roll feed printers
A print shop PDF pattern suitable for A0 paper

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Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Timberland Henley pattern printed on 2 sheets of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!

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We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Timberland Henley includes 16 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!