Sew a simple shirt - PEP BB textile.straw.sew.t-shirt

This badge bit (BB) is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in textiles.

In this project, you will make and sew a simple, pullover style shirt. This could be a T-shirt--made usually from knit fabric--and can be long or short sleeves. You could also make a shirt from woven material, such as the 17-18th Century "pirate" shirt (these are usually made from woven materials and are simple patterns that are easy to sew and waste little fabric) or a shift or nightshirt. The main thing is, that this is a simple shirt that can be pulled over your head and allows you to move easily and comfortably in the garment.


You can find complete instructions at the following website for making a T-shirt:
 - How to Make Your Own T Shirt




For making a traditional pull-over "pirate" shirt from woven materials and a simple pattern with little material waste, you can find instructions here:

Shirt based on rectangles



For making a shift or nightshirt or simple nightgown:



Minimum requirements:
  - sew a shirt from natural fabric, such as cotton, linen, or wool. It can be a knit (and therefore stretchy) fabric, or a woven one.
 
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or video (< 2min):
  - The fabric and tools you will use for your shirt
  - Sewing the shirt
  - Wearing the finished shirt, made to fit