100 Acts of Sewing - Shirt No 2

Founded by Sonya Philip and based on a strong mission, 100 Acts of Sewing is based on her very thoughtful and artisanal approach to fashion and making. I encourage you to read more about it here, but my favourite insight in her beautiful statement of purpose is this, "Making clothing is a conscious choice; it is an investment of time over convenience. The creation of a functional garment, engenders self-sufficiency and happiness. Since it is perilous to compare what one makes to the immutable perfection of store-bought, in sewing for oneself it is the work itself, and the recognition of flaws and gradual achievement of better skills as part of that work, that produces satisfaction."

Shirt No. 2 is a simple knit top. This shirt can be made with short or long sleeves. The scoop neck is finished with a fabric band.

An instruction booklet walks you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing with knit fabric. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with eight nested sizes.

 Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm);

M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm);

XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 

3XL: 50 inches (127 cm);  4XL: 53 inches (135 cm)

Recommended fabric:

Light to medium weight knit fabric in cotton or rayon spandex/elastane blend with 2 way stretch

Yardage requirements:

XS: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); S-M: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); L-XL: 1 5/8 yards (1.5 m); 2X-3X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 4X: 1 7/8 yards (1.7 m)

Garments made using 100 Acts of Sewing patterns are for personal use only and are not intended for commercial sewing.