Sewing a T-shirt: Instructions with Mirabell pattern (quick and easy to sew)

Sewing a T-shirt: With the Mirabell pattern, it's really easy to whip up a quick T-shirt using just 2 pattern pieces! Also great in larger sizes!

What makes the Mirabell T-shirt pattern special?

Fancy a quick, easy T-shirt? Then Mirabell is just right for you!
Super comfortable, wonderfully practical - and sewn in no time? Perfect!

The shirt has a loose fit around the bust and requires no bust darts.
The sleeves are also cut comfortably and casually, while the waist and hips are slightly fitted. The neckline is moderately wide and oval.

The flattering cut makes the shirt the perfect companion for layering or wearing under Cardigans.

It can also be easily combined with, for example, a Skirt, dungarees or a jumpsuit!

Can beginners sew this T-shirt too?

Of course! The cut consists of only two pieces that are joined at the shoulders and sides. Then the hems are folded over and stitched down. And that's all! :)
And because Mirabell is so quick and easy, it's also perfect for sewing beginners!

Mirabell T-shirt with 3/4 sleeves in size 42 on a 1.83 m tall person. The beautiful jersey comes from Hemmers.^*

Can I also sew the T-shirt with a sewing machine?

You can sew the T-shirt either with an overlocker or with the overlock stitch on your sewing machine.

What fabrics can I use to sew the T-shirt?

The cut is designed for stretch fabrics.

Very suitable fabrics include:

• Sweat fabrics^*
• French Terry^*
• Jersey fabrics^*
• Viscose jersey^*
• Nicks^*
• lightweight knitted fabrics^*

With bulky fabrics such as sweat or knitted fabrics, it is advisable to choose a larger size if necessary.

In the short-sleeved jersey version, Mirabell becomes a beautiful summery T-shirt:

You will also need the following materials:

• Matching sewing thread^*
• Tailor's chalk^*
• Ruler^*
• Sewing machine or overlocker
• Rotary cutter^*
• Fabric scissors^*

Can the T-shirt also be sewn from sweat or knitted fabrics?

Of course!

My tip: With bulky fabrics, it is advisable to press the shoulder-sleeve seam to one side and stitch from the right. This keeps the seam neatly in place.

In the instructions, I show you a version that also creates beautiful flat seams with sturdier fabrics!

Mirabell T-shirt in size 44, extended to tunic length. Sewn from a warm, softly brushed sweat fabric^* with a floral print.

Can the T-shirt also be adapted for larger sizes?

Very easily! The hems of the shirt are straight, so you can easily extend the body and sleeves along the cut.

Can the T-shirt also be sewn for "in-between sizes"?

Do you have a size difference according to the body measurements chart?
It often happens that you need, for example, two sizes smaller at the waist than at the bust or hips.
That is why the SewSimple patterns now have markings at the bust, waist, and hip lines.
This is how you adapt the pattern to sew "in-between sizes":
Determine your measurements and mark on the pattern which size is right for you at the respective marking.

Connect the markings with a tailor's curve and smooth them out nicely. You can find various tailor's curves (sometimes also called curve rulers) at Stoffe.de, for example.

Now you can trace the pattern as usual.

Feel free to leave me a comment and tell me what you think of Mirabell!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine