Sewing Pattern Review:Craft Studio Tee by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
The Craft Studio Tee by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club is the perfect project for beginner sewists. If you are wanting to learn how to sew, or are looking for a beginner sewing pattern, the Craft Studio Tee is the pattern for you.
I teach sewing classes in Bozeman, Montana, and my students love sewing the Craft Studio Tee. It is approachable for even the most novice of sewists — the pattern only has one complex step — the neckline. It checks every box for a first sewing project — the Craft Studio Tee will teach you how to sew a shirt in an approachable way. Every step has a detailed illustration which walks you through even the most minute instructions. The pattern features only one notch — matching the center of the sleeve to the shoulder seam.
Don’t sleep on the Craft Studio Tee — it will bring you from a sewing beginner to confidently sewing more complex patterns.
Pattern Information:
Skill Level: Complete Beginner
Time: 6 hours
Fabric I Used:
Pink — Sprout Woven in Wild Rose by Fablism (similar)
Craft Studio Tee Sewing Pattern Details:
Free! You can get a free copy of the Craft Studio Tee when you sign up for Matchy Matchy Sewing Club’s email list.
The perfect first sewing project — the only skill you need to sew the Craft Studio Tee is knowing how to thread your sewing machine.
Customizable — I made my Craft Studio Tee with contrasting panels to create a unique garment.
Skills needed to sew the Craft Studio Tee:
How to thread a sewing machine.
How to select stitches and change settings on your sewing machine.
optional but ideal: How to finish a raw edge.
optional but ideal: How to cut fabric with a sewing pattern.
If you are familiar with how a sewing machine works, you can sew the Craft Studio Tee! Between cutting and sewing, this project should take you about 6 hours.
Pros of the Craft Studio Tee:
It was created for beginners as a first sewing project.
The construction is simple — the body of the shirt comes together with just 6 seams.
It has very few complex details. There is only one notch found in the pattern, avoiding potential confusion for a first time sewist.
Cons of the Craft Studio Tee:
It has limited measurements in the sizing chart. I would have loved to see a sleeve length measurement, or clarification that the pattern was designed with a 3/4” sleeve in mind.
The shirt is very oversized. I had to size down 2 sizes from the intended size chart, and the shirt is still loose on me.
Craft Studio Tee Pattern Notes:
I lengthened the sleeve by 4” so that the shirt is a long sleeve rather than a 3/4 sleeve. In hindsight, I could have lengthened it an additional 0.5” — 4.5” in total.
When assembling the color blocking, I cut one panel with the wrong side out. Next time, I will be mindful about which direction the pattern is facing when I am cutting my fabric.
If you are wanting to sew the Craft Studio Tee, but need hands-on instruction, check out my 7 week beginner sewing classes in Bozeman, MT.