Sew an oversized shirt: Also great with a tiered hem! | 32 – 60

Sew an oversize shirt: In the mood for a casual top? Then Selma is exactly what you need! Super comfortable, wonderfully practical - and sewn in no time at all? Perfect!

The most important things at a glance

• Selma is generously sized in width and does not fit tightly to the body
• The ¾ sleeves are rather slim; the pattern can be easily adjusted for fuller arms
• The instructions are specially designed for sewing beginners and sewing fans who have not yet dared to try sewing clothing
• You can sew the shirt either with an overlocker or the overlock stitch on your sewing machine
• For the hems, you can use a coverstitch machine, a twin needle, or an elastic stitch on your sewing machine
• You can easily download the pattern for the oversize shirt Selma here in the post

Sew an oversize shirt

What is special about the oversize shirt Selma?

Shirt Selma is generous in width, so it does not cling to the body. The shoulders are dropped, and the ¾ sleeves are rather slim. The pattern can be easily adjusted for fuller arms.

Selma is perfect worn on its own, but also works great combined with a cardigan or for a cool layered look.

The hem is simply folded over. I also show you the cool version with the lightning-fast sewn stepped hem in the sewing instructions.

Here I am wearing SELMA in size 42, sewn from a beautiful bordeaux organic summer sweat fabric from Albstoffe^*. For the stepped hem, I used a remnant of the cross-print fabric. :)

I show you two finishing techniques for the boat neckline in the instructions; I also describe the cuff version.

You can sew the shirt either with an overlocker or with the overlock stitch on your sewing machine. For the hems, you can choose a coverstitch machine, a twin needle, or an elastic stitch on your sewing machine.

Can beginners also sew the oversize shirt?

Yes! The instructions are specifically made for sewing beginners and sewing fans who haven't dared to try sewing clothes before. Many blog readers write to me that they don't dare to sew clothes because it seems so complicated. With these instructions, it is very easy to sew yourself a great top!

What is included in the eBook for the oversize shirt?

• illustrated sewing instructions
• pattern in A4 to print out yourself
• pattern in A0 for plotting
• layout plans for the patterns in A4 and A0
• body measurement chart
• finished measurement chart

SELMA in size 42 made from a great striped jersey. Should I tell you how to match striped fabric so perfectly?

How do I find the right size for me?

Use my charts to find out which size is right for you.
Please remember that patterns can fit differently on individuals.
You can easily adapt the pattern to your body shape by, for example, cutting the waist of the top a little tighter or wider.
You can find out more about adjustments in the instructions.

What you need for sewing

• Elastic fabrics such as:
• Sweatshirt fabrics^*
• French Terry^*
• Jersey fabrics^*
• Viscose jersey^*
• Nicki fabrics (velour)^*
• lightweight knit fabrics^*
• color-matched sewing thread^*
• Scissors^*
• Iron
• Ruler
• Tailor's chalk^*
• Patchwork ruler^*
• Sewing machine or overlocker
• Rotary cutter^*
• Fabric shears^*
• Darning needle for weaving in overlock threads

French Terry^* is perfect for the Selma pattern! I am wearing the shirt here in size 42 at a height of 1.83 m.

How much fabric do I need for the oversize shirt?

With a fabric width of 148 cm:

• Sizes 32 - 36 : 110 cm
• Size 38: 115 cm
• Size 40 : 145 cm
• Size 42: 150 cm
• Size 44: 185 cm
• Sizes 46 - 48: 190 cm
• Sizes 50 - 52: 195 cm
• Sizes 54 - 56: 200 cm
• Sizes 58 - 60: 205 cm

Do you have any questions or suggestions?

Feel free to write your opinion in the comments!

Happy simple sewing,

yours Sabine

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