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Briar sweater and t-shirt pattern
The stylish alternative to a basic t-shirt or sweater. Pattern features a high scooped front hem, low curved back hem, and includes two lengths, two neckline finishes, three sleeve lengths and two patch pockets.
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Exact fabric amounts by size & width are in the Sizing & yardage chart below.
Sizing & yardage
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Note: Fabric requirements include 5% fabric shrinkage allowance. You may need to adjust requirements if your fabric shrinks more than 5%.
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This was my first clothing pattern and it works best well. Super fit. Very good. Thank you.
Thanks for another great pattern. I love the neckline and shoulders. The curved front detail is really cute, but doesn’t work very well under an apron dress. Since I mostly wear apron dresses my next version will be hip length. Very easy to follow and I love the neckline option.
No fuss assembly of the pdf print-outs and such an easy sew. This pattern met my expectations functioning as a great day-to-day wardrobe staple. The arms were a touch wider than the slim fit I expected from my experience with similar siluetes. But that is easy enough to adjust if I find out I would want to :)
Briar is definitely one of the most perfect shirt patterns I have ever soon. I love the neckline, the placement of the shoulder seams and the versitality of the garment. Till now I made three shirts and surely there will follow more.
I love the cut of the neck and it is why I bought the pattern. I haven’t made it yet as it is now summer in New England and don’t have time. I will make it this fall. This winter I will make a sweater with the pattern.
All I can say is that the briar is quick and easy to make and lovely to wear. The most difficult is choosing between all the options.
Love this pattern! Easy to follow and clear instructions!
Drafted for real bodies & real life
Thoughtful size range
Standard 0–20, Curve 14–34, plus a true separately-drafted Curve block.
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Tested, then tested again
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