Sewing the *perfect* white tee
A good white tee is the cornerstone of any wardrobe, offering versatility and timeless appeal. Its simplicity serves as a blank canvas for endless styling possibilities, allowing you to showcase your unique personality and creativity. Whether dressed up with a blazer and statement jewelry for a chic evening look or paired with jeans and sneakers for effortless street style, the white tee epitomizes effortless cool and sophistication.
Our team has been busy adding a stack of white cotton jersey to the online store and it’s given us the opportunity to sew up and share some of our ride-or-die tee patterns.
Here’s what we made and our thoughts on the patterns:
Erin - Helen’s Closet Jackson Tee
“I’ve made over 20 of these t-shirts. I love the oversized fit and how easy it is to make. It’s also not gender specific so I’ve made it for my husband and as well”
MaryAn - Vogue Calvin Klein V2011
“I just keep using this pattern because it was the first one that I didn’t have to make many adjustments to, length is perfect for my long torso. It’s overall a great fitting shirt!“
Beth - The Great British Sewing Bee book 2016 Breton Tee
“I like the wide neckline and how easy it was to sew with only 4 pieces”
Jennifer - Sewaholic Renfrew Top
(shortened sleeves, added asymmetrical panel on one side)
“It’s a straight cut and a great fit!”
Colleen - True Bias Rio Ringer Shirt
“It’s the first t-shirt pattern I’ve made that fits me perfectly”
Cornelia - self drafted
(pattern based a favourite RTW t-shirt)
“I really like the cut of the sleeves of my favourite store-bought tee. Being able to sew your own tees means I can have one in every colour now!”
Gemma - Helens Closet Jackson Tee
“I used a white rib knit for the neckband of my tee and increased the depth of the band to mimic by favourite RTW tee. I love the boxy, genderless feel of this pattern. This white tee has fast become a favourite in my closet.”
I love the Style Arc Rowe’s Raglan. It has such a beautiful V neck that is really easy to do, and the back has an interesting angled yoke. It’s my ride or die TShirt :)