Madrid T-Shirt (Long and Short Sleeves)

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This video is for members

Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.

What you’ll make

Sew the Madrid T-Shirt, an easy knit basic with your choice of short or long sleeves. Add a gathered shoulder ruffle or keep the shoulders plain.

The same pattern can also be lengthened into a knit dress. The class demonstrates a short-sleeve ruffled top while explaining the other supported combinations.

What you’ll learn in this class

Cut knit pieces on the fold and transfer key marks.
Stabilize the shoulder seams.
Gather and distribute the optional ruffles evenly.
Set sleeves into the open armholes.
Close the sleeves and side seams together.
Prepare and apply a stretched knit neckband.
Finish the hems with a stretch-friendly stitch.

Fabric suggestions

Use a knit fabric with stretch; the pattern is not intended for woven fabric. Examples include jersey, lightweight French terry, mini-waffle knit, and other stretch knits.

Use a ballpoint, jersey, stretch, or super-stretch needle. Sew with a serger, an overlock-style stitch, or straight stitching followed by zigzag.

Make it your own

Combine long or short sleeves with or without the shoulder ruffle. You can also lengthen the body pattern to your preferred dress length.

Style the top with the Milan Palazzo Pants or Easton Pants.

The Mimi Skirt offers another coordinating option.

Pattern and sizing

The pattern includes sizes 34/36 through 54/56. Its body chart covers an 86–132 cm bust, 64–110 cm waist, and 90–136 cm hips.

Finished top length ranges from 54 to 59 cm by size. Pattern files are provided for A4 home printing and A0 print-shop printing.

The video class includes A4 and A0 pattern files, a measurement chart, and guidance for the sleeve, ruffle, and dress options.

Pattern & materials

Patterns are included with membership

Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.

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