STEP 1

Print the pattern

Follow the instructions for your paper size below:

1 - Open the 36” print file

2 - Print; ensure the settings are:

  • Paper size = 36” wide

  • Scale = Actual size (100%)

  • Layout = Portrait

3 - Measure the Thimball square

If incorrect, adjust the print settings until the square measures correct. If you’re having trouble printing accurately, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Free Download

STEP 2

Round up your tools

  • Sewing machine

  • Iron and ironing board

  • Scissors

  • Tape

  • Pins

  • Fabric pen or chalk

STEP 3

Gather your materials

  • Fabric; we recommend stretch knit or woven fabrics such as Jersey, Velour, Broadcloth, Sateen or Linen. We chose Jersey.

  • 3/4 inch wide buttons: 6

  • Thread

STEP 4

Cut out the paper pieces for your size

  • See step 3 images for size info.

STEP 5

Cut out the fabric pieces

  • Seam allowance and hem allowance are already included.

  • Follow the cut instructions on the paper pieces Learn more >

STEP 6

Label your fabric pieces

  • For clarity, we made the wrong side of our fabric darker.

  • For a closer look, you can click or double-tap on the images to activate zoom.

STEP 7

Create the pocket

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 8

Attach the pocket

  • We chose an edge topstitch

STEP 9

Hem the facings

  • There is 1/2 inch hem allowance

  • We chose an overcast stitch

STEP 10

Attach the facings

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

  • Leave the top edge unsewn

STEP 11

Sew the buttonholes

STEP 12

Attach the buttons

STEP 13

Sew the shoulder seams

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 14

Attach the sleeves

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 15

Sew the side seams

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 16

Create the collar

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 17

Attach the collar

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose to align the folded allowance of the collar with the seam allowance of the neckline as a lapped seam; finish with a stretch stitch

STEP 18

Finish the neckline

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose to fold in the exposed allowance; finish with a stretch stitch

STEP 19

Hem the bottom

  • There is 1 inch hem allowance

  • We chose a double-fold hem and finished it with a double-needle topstitch

STEP 20

Create the cuffs

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

STEP 21

Attach the cuffs

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

COMPLETE

You did it!

  • Be a pro! Trim any excess thread and allowances, then, give it a good iron.