***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.
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!
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Denise says
I don’t exactly know why, but I LOVE the blue neckline! And, btw, I wish one yard would cover me. 🙂
Denise says
I don’t exactly know why, but I LOVE the blue neckline! And, btw, I wish one yard would cover me. 🙂
Anne says
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
MPaula says
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.
Misty says
Could i use a sweatshirt fleece instead for the colder months?
autumn says
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.
JOy says
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!
Sally says
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!
Marian Fielding says
I only have a straight stich sewing machine… how do I do a “double needle” hem?