chai tee sewing pattern

chai tee sewing pattern
Price: $10.95
Brand: Liesl + Co.
Item: OLV-LC021CT
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This simple and stylish pull-on top is much more than a basic tee. It has an easy fit and is as comfortable to wear as your favorite T-shirt, but it brings a touch of elegance to every day with its shoulder yokes and pleats and its feminine shaping. Leave the sleeves uncuffed (View A) or stitch the cuffs in place to secure them (View B). The pattern comes with separate pieces for A/B, C, and D cup sizes to help you make a great fitting shirt.

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chai tee sewing pattern

  • Description

    This simple and stylish pull-on top is much more than a basic tee. It has an easy fit and is as comfortable to wear as your favorite T-shirt, but it brings a touch of elegance to every day with its shoulder yokes and pleats and its feminine shaping. Leave the sleeves uncuffed (View A) or stitch the cuffs in place to secure them (View B). The pattern comes with separate pieces for A/B, C, and D cup sizes to help you make a great fitting shirt.

    Suggested Fabrics

    Designed for lightweight cotton knit fabric with moderate stretch. This tee can also be sewn from drapey woven fabrics, but you may need to go up a size or two for a good fit.

    Notions

    Coordinating thread.

    chai teesewing pattern

    Fabric Guide

    size XS S M L XL XXL
    44" Fabric 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards
    58" Fabric 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards

    Finished Measurements

    size XS S M L XL XXL
    Bust, A/B Cup* 36" 38" 40" 42" 44" 46"
    Bust, C Cup* 37" 39" 41" 43" 45" 47"
    Bust, D Cup* 38" 40" 42" 44" 46" 48"
    Waist, A/B Cup 31 1/2" 33 1/2" 35 1/2" 37 1/2" 39 1/2" 41 1/2"
    Waist, C Cup 32 1/2" 34 1/2" 36 1/2" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" 42 1/2"
    Waist, D Cup 33 1/2" 35 1/2" 37 1/2" 39 1/2" 41 1/2" 43 1/2"
    Hip, A/B Cup 36 1/2" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" 42 1/2" 44 1/2" 46 1/2"
    Hip, C Cup 37 1/2" 39 1/2" 41 1/2" 43 1/2" 45 1/2" 47 1/2"
    Hip, D Cup 38 1/2" 40 1/2" 42 1/2" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2"
    Back Length** 24" 24 1/2" 25" 25 1/2" 26" 26 1/2"

    * To determine cup size, subtract upper bust measurement from full bust measurement. Up to 2" difference = A/B cup, 3" = C cup, 4" = D cup.
    ** Measured from shoulder at neck.

  • English System
    Pattern
    Size    		 Upper Bust*
    (in.)    		 Waist
    (in.)    		 Hips
    (in.)
    XS 33 1/2" 26" 36"
    S 35 1/2" 28" 38"
    M 37 1/2" 30" 40"
    L 39 1/2" 33" 43"
    XL 41 1/2" 36 1/2" 46 1/2"
    XXL 43 1/2" 38 1/2" 48 1/2"

     * Measured just under the arms, above the bust.

    Metric System
    Pattern
    Size    		 Upper Bust*
    (cm)    		 Waist
    (cm)    		 Hips
    (cm)
    XS 85 66 91
    S 90 71 97
    M 96 76 101
    L 100 84 109
    XL 105 92 117
    XXL 110 97 122

     * Measured just under the arms, above the bust.

     

  • Average rating: (4.7 of 5) based on 16 reviews

      Chai tee
    Reviewed by Cindy Herrington (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/21/2023
    Great elevated tee shirt pattern! Fits great thanks to the cup sizes. I also like the option to try it in a woven.
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      Great t shirt pattern
    Reviewed by Keri (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/18/2023
    Lovely pattern! Grading fantastic and fully appreciate the cup sizes. Elongated it as well to make a cute T shirt dress which looks great!
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      Chai tee
    Reviewed by Pat Doerk (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/02/2021
    Easy to follow instructions. Need to do pattern alteration for front as too wide for me. Like the gathers and double "yoke"
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      Chai tee
    Reviewed by Muggiesew (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/29/2020
    I wanted jersey tee shirts with a bit of a difference. Sizing is massive. I’m wearing mine as PJ top. Might try I’m woven as it might. Be better fit. Bit disappointed.
    1 of 1 customers found this helpful.
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      Lovely design.
    Reviewed by Claire Wild (✓ Verified Buyer) on 07/21/2020
    I truly love the design and shape of this T-shirt, I have made 2 so far. One of my makes was a size small with an A/B cup front piece and the other was an XL with a D cup front piece. On both versions the neckline was a little too wide/big so when I make again I will draft a slightly smaller neckline. The other small thing that I will need to correct is the placement/sizing around the shoulders for the D Cup front pieces. The yoke is the same size whether for an A/B, C or D cup front piece. I found that the yoke pieces were exactly 1cm too short to attach to the shoulder of the XL D cup front piece. For the XL D cup front piece I also found that the pleats were just a little too far from the shoulder which makes the overall look a little less balanced. I also prefer to sew my neck binding in the round. I intend to fix thses issues with the pattern and then make some more of thses staple t-shirt.
    3 of 3 customers found this helpful.
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      Loved it.
    Reviewed by Jenny McCann (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/21/2018
    I loved the ability to easily do an FBA. It goes together beautifully. I will be making many more of these.
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      Favorite summer t-shirt pattern
    Reviewed by Anett Kiss (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/20/2018
    I sewed up this pattern 3 times so far and planning more. First I used single stretch jersey and followed all instructions. I Found that the sleeves are too boxy on me so I prefer the turned up sleeve version. Next two times I used modal loopback jersey and I made only one layer of the shoulder panel and the sleeve. They fit perfectly. I found that this pattern is rather close fitting and true to size.
    5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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      Love the look of this pattern!
    Reviewed by Alexis Mather (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/07/2018
    Love this pattern! Was very easy to follow the instructions, but I did look at the sew along pictures on the website for a little extra help with the yoke. Love the pleats and the way the sleeves go together. I loved not having to finish the end of the sleeves and it gives them a nice structure. I used the D cup, which fit me perfectly. The only changes I made was to lower the neckline, and then the neck binding to match. Definitely recommend.
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      Such a nice t-shirt!
    Reviewed by Gayatri (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/22/2018
    I just sewed a 'test' shirt with some old knit fabric, thinking that I'd never wear it, but it turned out so well and fits perfectly, so it'll definitely be part of my regular wardrobe. I made a small in the A/B cup, and the only modification I might have to make in the next one is widening it at the hips. Otherwise, another great pattern from Liesl+Co!
    3 of 3 customers found this helpful.
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      Love the pattern
    Reviewed by R.L. Eckstein (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/17/2017
    Knew I had to sew this tshirt when I saw the pattern. I did a "test" on some material on hand. Directions very easy to follow. I did make a few changes: sleeve one layer with narrow hem and did a binding on the neck. Overall pleased with the look and want to try a woven fabric; I have some rayon print which would make a cool summer top. Also want to try making long sleeve. Thanks!
    1 of 1 customers found this helpful.
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      Easy sewing
    Reviewed by Paola Patiño (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/13/2017
    It is such an easy pattern, few pieces make it quite simple and the instructions are clear. The only modification I made was shortening the length by 2" as I'm on the petite side, something I have to do quite often. I made a version A, with the sleeves uncuffed, and with a very drapey knit it looks almost like a wavy sleeve which I like a lot!
    2 of 2 customers found this helpful.
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      My new go to T-shirt
    Reviewed by C (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/09/2017
    It was love at first sight. I have been looking for a t-shirt pretty plain with details. This one tick all the boxes and I love it. The finishes are lovely and I fast make too. I have planned at least 6 more to do.
    1 of 1 customers found this helpful.
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      Chai Tee
    Reviewed by Jean (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/08/2017
    A wonderful pattern! The shoulder yoke construction is elegantly simple; the pleats a bit unusual and very flattering. I have made it twice and will use it many times more.
    2 of 2 customers found this helpful.
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      Chai Tee
    Reviewed by Justine (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/07/2017
    I really love the details of this top and have made three so far. It's very easy to construct and I like the finished result so much. I shortened mine a few inches and sewed an XS in the size D cup. Size small matched my measurements but I like a more fitted look.I did have to enlarge the armholes then the sleeve quite a bit, as they were very tight.
    2 of 2 customers found this helpful.
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      Love this pattern
    Reviewed by Tali (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/06/2017
    Tees are so useful and this shirt has the unique details that make it both useful and special. Sewing was easy, explanations were as always good and straight forward, it's easy to sew with a regular machine and the tee turned so nice! I wear it all the time.
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      Beautiful Tee!
    Reviewed by Kelly (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/04/2017
    I choose tees from my closet more than anything else because they are so comfortable. This is a great pattern because it includes fun details like a cuffed sleeve, pleats, and yokes on the shoulders which you could easily use for color blocking. The other great part of this pattern is that it includes pattern pieces for different bust cups, with no darts! This was a great addition to my pattern library!
    3 of 3 customers found this helpful.
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