GATHER TEE - HACK PDF - ADD ON TO 'ZERO WASTE PATTERNS' BOOK
Please note: This PDF sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and comprises of instructions to draw shapes directly onto your fabric. There are no large pattern pieces to print out and the document can be viewed as a PDF, or printed on A4/US Letter Paper.
* The GATHER TEE HACK is a PDF download that includes instructions on how to make this garment. You will need to purchase the ZERO WASTE PATTERNS book to complete this hack. There are no templates included in this pattern as you will be using the same templates included in the ZERO WASTE PATTERNS book.
*This pattern is for personal and non-profit use only and should not be used for commercial purposes in any way.
- The Method
- Description
- Size Chart
- Fabric + Notions
- Helpful Links + Tutorials
Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used. This pattern does not require printing of large pattern pieces, instead you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and templates. We love working with this method for 3 reasons:
1. More flexibility: This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use left over fabrics you already have lying around.
2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns : Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.
3. Less fabric and paper waste: Without having to print full scale paper patterns for all pieces you save on a lot of paper, and you will have little to no fabric waste during the cutting and sewing process!
This hack uses the TEE BLOCK from Zero Waste Patterns. It has a shortened body length and attached gathered skirt panels. The facing pieces are used as a detail sewn on the inside of the front and back bodies where the skirt joins the body.
Recommended Tools
Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Techniques used
Gathers and binding.
PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size.
This is a ONE SIZE oversized garment where the garment size is determined by the fabric width. Allowing for a generous amount of ease the max bus size suitable for each fabric width is as follows. It is possible to use a wider fabric to accommodate a larger bust size, keep in mind your sleeve length will become longer, however you can fold the hem up at the end according to your preference.
FABRIC WIDTH : MAX BUST
120cm / 47” : 95cm / 37.5”
125cm / 49” : 100cm / 39.5”
130cm / 51” : 105cm / 41.5”
135cm / 53” : 110cm / 43.5”
140cm / 55”: 115cm / 45.5”
145cm / 57” : 120cm / 47.5”
Fabric Type
Ideal in a woven linen or cotton with a weight of approx 150-200gsm. Choose something with a bit of drape and something that is not too thick as the gathers can add a lot of fullness.
Yardage Requirements
140cm / 55"
The Method
Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used. This pattern does not require printing of large pattern pieces, instead you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and templates. We love working with this method for 3 reasons:
1. More flexibility: This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use left over fabrics you already have lying around.
2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns : Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.
3. Less fabric and paper waste: Without having to print full scale paper patterns for all pieces you save on a lot of paper, and you will have little to no fabric waste during the cutting and sewing process!
Description
This hack uses the TEE BLOCK from Zero Waste Patterns. It has a shortened body length and attached gathered skirt panels. The facing pieces are used as a detail sewn on the inside of the front and back bodies where the skirt joins the body.
Recommended Tools
Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Techniques used
Gathers and binding.
PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size.
Size Chart
This is a ONE SIZE oversized garment where the garment size is determined by the fabric width. Allowing for a generous amount of ease the max bus size suitable for each fabric width is as follows. It is possible to use a wider fabric to accommodate a larger bust size, keep in mind your sleeve length will become longer, however you can fold the hem up at the end according to your preference.
FABRIC WIDTH : MAX BUST
120cm / 47” : 95cm / 37.5”
125cm / 49” : 100cm / 39.5”
130cm / 51” : 105cm / 41.5”
135cm / 53” : 110cm / 43.5”
140cm / 55”: 115cm / 45.5”
145cm / 57” : 120cm / 47.5”
Fabric + Notions
Fabric Type
Ideal in a woven linen or cotton with a weight of approx 150-200gsm. Choose something with a bit of drape and something that is not too thick as the gathers can add a lot of fullness.
Yardage Requirements
140cm / 55"
Helpful Links + Tutorials