T-Shirt

T-Shirt

learning objectives

·               To increase the skills in stitching a T-Shirt.

·               To know about what kind of fabric should be selected and the ways of stitchinga T-Shirt.

Introduction

·               T-Shirt is worn by all men irrespective of their age.

·               Today T-Shirt is used by women also.

·               Yoke can be attached on the back side of T-Shirts to add interests.

·               Collar can be attached along with the neck line.

Tools required

Measuring Tools - Measuring Tape, Scale.

Drawing Tools -  Brown Paper, Bell Pin, Table, Pencil.

Marking Tools -  Tailor’s Chalk, Marking Wheel.

Cutting Tools -  Scissors, Seam Rippers, Shears.

Stitching Tools -  Thread, Hand Needle, Sewing Machine.

Ironing Tools -  Ironing Board, Iron Box.

Fasteners Attachments - Buttons, Button Holes.

Suitable materials

Cotton, Polyester, Terry Cotton, Spun.

Material used for stitching

1 meter

Measurements

Age  - 5 Years

Chest Circumference - 65 cm

Length  - 45 cm

Shoulder Width - 26 cm

Arm Scye  - 26 cm

Sleeve Length - 13 cm + 2 cm (Seam allowance)

Drafting procedure

Front   

AB = CD - Rectangle

AC = BD - 1/4 Chest Circumference (16 cm) + 3 cm (for ease)

AB = CD - Length (45 cm) + Hem allowance (4 cm)

A1 – A = B1 – B - Front Opening (3 cm)

AE - Front Neck Depth (5 cm)

AF - Neck Width (5 cm)

AG - 1/2 Shoulder Width (13 cm)

GH - 1/2 Upper Arm Circumference (13 cm)

HD - Side Seam

SG - Straight Grain

Back bodice

AB = CD - Length (45 cm) + Hem Allowance (4 cm)

AC – BD - 1/4 Chest Circumference (16 cm) + 3 cm (for ease)

AE - Back Neck Width (4 cm)

AF -  Neck Width (5 cm)

AG -  1/2 Shoulder Width (13 cm)

GH - 1/2 Upper Arm Circumference (13 cm)

HD - Side Seam

SG - Straight Grain

Drafting procedure for sleeve

AB = CD -  Sleeve Length + Hem (13 cm + 3 cm)

AC = BD - 1/2 Upper Arm Circumference (13 cm)

CE - 5 cm

DF - 2 cm

BF - Sleeve Hem

EF - Side Seam

Drafting procedure for collar

AB = CD -  Collar Height (8 cm)

AC = BD -  Collar Width (16 cm)

DF - 1.5 cm

AE - 1 cm

Drafting procedure for pocket

AB = CD - Height (12 cm)

AC = BD - Width (10 cm)

Cutting lines

Front Bodices - A1 E F G H D B1

Back Bodice - E F G H D B

Sleeve - A E F B

Collar - E C F B

Layout

·               Cut the shirt front bodice pattern such that the selvedges are in the center front as plackets.

·               Cut the shirt back bodices pattern on lengthwise grain such that the center back line is on fold.

·               Cut the sleeve pattern on length wise grain with enough material for hem allowances.

·               Cut the collar on the cross wise grain with the center on fold.

Marking and cutting

·               Place the paper patterns on the fabric and cut with enough allowances.

Garment components

Shirt Front - 2 Pieces

Shirt Back - 1 Piece

Sleeve - 2 Pieces

Collar - 2 Pieces

Stitching Method

·               Attach the front and back bodice along with the shoulder line.

·               Sew the pocket on the left side of the front bodice pattern.

·               Join the side seams

·               Hem the sleeves and join the side seams.

·               The sleeve should be attached to the bodice part in its arm hole.

·               Join the two collar on all sides except the neck line.

·               Turn it to the right side and make a row of stitches.

·               Join the collar to the neck line.

Finishing

·               Along the opening fix the button and button hole.

·               Cut the unwanted hanging threads.

·               Iron and fold the finished garment.

Types of T-Shirt