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the easy tee {the long sleeve version}

***Check out the original easy tee post for basic construction tips and free pattern. Find all 8 easy tee variations linked at the end of this post.***

I’ve told you before that I love these easy tees because they’re the perfect naptime project – each one takes less than two hours start to finish. The other reason I like them is because they each only take one yard of knit fabric, making them pretty darn inexpensive. Since we’re headed into fall weather, I wanted to see if I could eek out a long sleeve easy tee from only one yard of fabric. I used just about every single iota of fabric, but I was able to do it.

Learn how to sew this comfy long sleeve tee using an easy t-shirt pattern. Free sewing pattern.

 

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Keep reading for more photos and cutting instructions for a long sleeve easy tee.

I used this peachy pink striped knit from Girl Charlee which is a full 59 inches wide (it’s quite sheer). If you want to make a long sleeve easy tee you’ll want to be sure your fabric is that wide as well. I cut out the front and back pieces first, as shown below, cutting a few extra rectangles to act as sleeve cuffs:

Then I took the leftover fabric from the middle and used it to cut sleeves like you see below:

I sewed the front and back together at the shoulders only, then opened them up and laid them down flat. Then I sewed on the sleeve pieces like so:

Once the sleeves were attached, I could sew up the arm and down the sides of the shirt. When I sewed under the armpit I stretched the fabric quite a bit to make sure that seam would stretch once the shirt was on – otherwise it would eventually pop open.

I added sleeve cuffs (find a step by step here) and used a double needle to hem the bottom, and my 1 yard long sleeve easy tee was done!

Find the other Easy Tee posts here:


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  1. Denise says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:09 am

    I don’t exactly know why, but I LOVE the blue neckline! And, btw, I wish one yard would cover me. 🙂

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  2. Denise says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:09 am

    I don’t exactly know why, but I LOVE the blue neckline! And, btw, I wish one yard would cover me. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Anne says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Loving this variation! I’ve linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-long-sleeved-easy-tee/2013/09/26/
    –Anne

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    • MPaula says

      August 29, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I could have had this pattern a year ago! I must have missed this edition of Craft Gossip. Oh well, I have it now and anticipate making this T-shirt and many variations.

      Reply
  4. Misty says

    October 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Could i use a sweatshirt fleece instead for the colder months?

    Reply
    • autumn says

      October 24, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Misty – definitely! Sweatshirt fleece won’t stretch as much as knit, so you’re probably going to want to cut the sleeves a little roomier than I did – which means you’ll likely need more than one yard of fabric. You might want to cut everything a little roomier just to be sure, then take it in as needed. Good luck! Let me know how it works out.

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  5. JOy says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Hey Autumn! So excited to try this variation! I was wondering how you measured the sleeves? It looks just like a long rectangle, just trying to figure out how to get the right length. It’s super cute!! Thanks so much!

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    • Sally says

      October 7, 2015 at 10:52 am

      It is just a rectangle! You have to measure the width of your upper arm all around, and then the length of your whole arm. You’ll want to leave a little extra just in case of a messy cut so you can hem it!

      Reply
  6. Marian Fielding says

    May 21, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I only have a straight stich sewing machine… how do I do a “double needle” hem?

    Reply

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