This is a free sewing pattern and tutorial for a sleeveless shirt, designed to be comfortable and easy to wear during hot summer weather. Seam allowances (S/A) are included, so the pattern can be used as is after printing.
Compared to a standard shirt, this sleeveless design features wider armholes, allowing better airflow and improved comfort in warm conditions.
You can decorate the armhole edges with lace or other trims to create a cute and feminine look. This shirt also works well as a lightweight layering piece, making it suitable for casual outings or everyday wear.
Using UV-protective fabrics is recommended to help stay cool and comfortable while protecting your skin from strong sunlight during summer.
After printing, align the pages along the join lines, tape or glue them together, and cut out the pattern pieces. Seam allowances are already included, so the pattern is ready to use.
(1) Sew the darts on the "Front Body" and "Back Body", then press them down with an iron.
(2) Make the "Flap" and create the buttonholes.
(3) Attach the "Pocket" to the body and sew on the "Flap".
(4) Finish the shoulder and side seams of the front and back body with serging, sew them together with a sewing machine, and press the seam allowances open with an iron.
How to Serge / Finish seam allowances
(5) Apply fusible interlining to the "Collar" and "Facing".
(6) Sew the "Collar", turn it right side out, and press it into shape with an iron.
(7) Finish the outer edge of the "Facing" with serging.
(8) Insert the "Collar" between the "Facing" and the "Body", then sew them together.
* At this stage, inserting bias tape together with the seam helps hide the seam allowance and creates a cleaner finish.
Bias tape finishing techniques
(9) Finish the armholes with serging, fold them inward by 0.5 inch (1cm), and sew with a sewing machine.
* Adding lace to the armholes will give a cute and decorative finish.
(10) Finish the hem of the "Body" with serging, fold it up by 0.5 inch (1cm), and sew with a sewing machine.
(11) Make buttonholes and sew on the buttons.
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