Mandy Boat Tee

Pattern
Mandy Boat Tee - This boxy top with drop shoulders has a boat neck and
optional three quarter or full length fitted sleeves. Relaxed and
easy-to-wear, Mandy really is the perfect wardrobe staple and a quick
and satisfying sewing project.

Sizes included (AUS sizing): Size 1 (XXS-XS), Size 2 (S-M), Size 3 (size
L-XL), size 4 (XXL-XXXL)

Size XXS XS S M L XL XXL XXXL

Bust 81cm 86cm 91cm 96cm 101cm 106cm 111cm 116cm

Waist 69cm 74cm 79cm 84cm 89cm 94cm 99cm 104cm

Hip 91cm 96cm 101cm 106cm 111cm 116cm 121cm 126cm

Pattern Pieces
Front – cut 1 on fold
Back – cut 1 on fold
¾ sleeve – cut 2 on fold
Long sleeve - cut 2 on fold

Notions: thread, 2.5mm stretch twin needle

Recommended fabrics: two-way stretch cotton, wool or viscose jerseys or

knits with elastane, lycra or spandex content.

Meterage – sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4

120cm wide (¾ and long sleeve versions)

1.35m, 1.40m, 1.40m, 1.40m
150cm wide (¾ sleeve version) 1.10m, 1.10m, 1.10m, 1.25m
150cm wide (long sleeve version) 1.20m, 1.20m, 1.20m, 1.25m

Finished length (from centre back)

22"(56cm), 24"(60cm), 24"(60cm), 24½"(62cm)
Note: You can lengthen or shorten this top as indicated on the pattern
pieces.

Finished width around body (bust and hips)

44"(112cm), 47"(120cm), 53"(134cm), 55"(140cm)

Seam allowance: This top is to be sewn on an overlocker/serger. Use

a 2.5mm stretch twin needle on a sewing machine for neckline and
hems.
Note: Seam allowances are included and are in imperial (inches), not metric
(centimetres). Please take the seam allowances specified in instructions.

Sewing level for this pattern: suitable for all sewing levels.

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 Mandy Boat Tee Sewing Instructions
Please read instructions thoroughly before cutting and sewing.

Step 1 - Neckline: On front and back, turn neckline 5/ " towards

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wrong side. Pin in place.

Transfer pins to right side of front and back necklines. On

right side of neckline, sew 5/8" seam with 2.5mm stretch twin
needles.

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Step 2 - Join shoulders: With right sides facing, pin front and
back shoulders together. Overlock seams together taking 3/8" seam.

Step 3 - Sleeves: With right sides facing, pin sleeve head to

armhole. Overlock seams together taking 3/8" seam.

Press seam away from sleeve.

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Step 4 - Join side seam of top and sleeve together: With right
sides facing and matching up the underarm seams, pin front to
back at side seams and sleeve seams. Overlock seams together
taking 3/8" seam. Press seam towards back.

Step 5 - Hem top and sleeve: Overlock raw edge of top and sleeve
hem. Turn back sleeve hem and body hem ¾-1" towards wrong side
and pin in place on right side. Using a 2.5mm stretch twin
needle, sew around hem on top and sleeves. Sew with right side
facing up and ¾-1" in from edge, making sure to catch top of
overlocked hem edge.

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Step 6 - Finish neckline: Turn top to wrong side. At each
shoulder seam, sew a small dart starting at neckline ½" down
from overlocked edge and tapering to meet shoulder seam over
approximately 1-1¼". Backstitch at beginning and end.

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This will anchor the seam and give a beautiful finish to the
right side of your boat neckline.

You're done! Enjoy wearing your Mandy Boat Tee.

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