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#Cory 1/12
Cory by
2 - 14 years
C o r y is a u nisex b o a t n e ck T- s hir t and a must have fo r ever y
wa rd rob e . T he sle eve s can b e wo rn rolle d up into cuf fs .
G et c re a tive w ith the grainline o n the che st p o cket
o r u s e a c ontra sting fa b r ic to add your own t wist o n the Cor y.
W hy n ot ma ke the Afra T- s hir t fo r mum and
th e Hu g o T- shir t for dad o ut of the the
s a me fa b r ic = ma tc hing out f its fo r the whole trib e!
#Cory 2/12
size chart (in cm)
size (age) 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
C C
C (cm) 52 54 56 58 60 64 68 72 76
Chest (C): measure horizontally around the widest part of the chest.
finished garment measurements (in cm)
This chart's measurements are the pattern measurements based on the
fabric type and serve as a reference. Ease has been added to the width
measurements (on top of the exact body measurements) for a more com-
fortable fit and to achieve a looser cut. Depending on the preferred cut, you
could possibly go a size smaller or larger than the size chosen.
size 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
length 33.25 35.5 37.75 40 42.25 47 51.5 56 60.5
sleeve length* 29.75 32.5 35.25 37.75 40.25 45.75 51 56.5 61.75
chest 67.5 69.5 71.5 73.5 75.5 79.5 83.5 87.5 91.5
hem circumference
16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19.5 20.5 21.5 22.5
sleeve
* Including the shoulder length.
Compare the stated lengths to the measured or desired
lengths. Lengthen or shorten the top and/or the sleeves
by cutting the pattern pieces at the indicated double
you can lengthen lines and then spreading the pattern pieces out X cm
or shorten the pattern here from each other or overlapping them where needed.
Make sure that the CF and CB lines and the side seams
are always straight.
IMPORTANT
Adjust the amount of fabric to be used based on the alterations.
#Cory 3/12
supplies
• Thread
• Bias tape: see table
• Fabric: see table
bias tape (in cm) 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
length 43 43.75 44.75 45.25 46 46.75 47.5 48.25 49.25
fabric used (in cm)
2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
standard
fabric width 110 cm 70 75 80 85 85 100 110 120 125
fabric width 140 cm 45 45 50 85 85 95 105 115 125
The corresponding fabric layout can be found as of page 6 of these sewing
instructions.
fabric advice The Cory T-shirt pattern is designed for stretch knits only. Viscose jersey, cotton jersey, French
terry, stretch velvet and neoprene are all great options.
#Cory 4/12
pattern pieces & seam allowances (in cm)
To sew the garment as described in the instructions, you must draw the illustrated seam
allowances around the paper pattern pieces before cutting them out.
1. front: 1x on fabric fold
2. back: 1x on fabric fold
3. sleeve: 2x
4. chest pocket: 1x
1
1 1 0.5 1
0.5 1
3
1
1
1
1
1 2
0
0
1
1
0
4
1
1
2.5 2.5
1 1
#Cory 5/12
fabric layout for fabrics 110 cm wide
2 - 6 years
FABRIC FOLD
2
SELVEDGE
SELVEDGE
4 1
FABRIC FOLD
8 - 14 years
FABRIC FOLD FABRIC FOLD
2
3
SELVEDGE
SELVEDGE
4
1
SELVEDGE FABRIC FOLD
IMPORTANT
You only need pattern piece 4 once.
fabric layout for fabrics 140 cm wide
2 - 4 years
FABRIC FOLD
SELVEDGE
SELVEDGE
3
4
IMPORTANT
1 You only need pattern piece 4 once.
FABRIC FOLD
#Cory 6/12
5 - 14 years
FABRIC FOLD
SELVEDGE
SELVEDGE
4 1
FABRIC FOLD
• Mark the next points with basting thread:
• Nick the pattern paper and fabric at the places where a single vertical line (I) and double vertical
lines (II) are indicated.
• Cut a small notch out of the fabric at a V notch symbol or on the finished hemline.
• Cut a small notch (V notch) out of the pieces that lie on the fabric fold ( ) to mark the middle of
these pieces.
#Cory 7/12
sewing instructions
The method used to finish the garment will depend on
your chosen fabric. The pieces are always sewn together
with right sides facing, unless stated otherwise.
F front
B back
CF centre front
CB centre back
right side
wrong side
bias tape (elastic)
1
4
Finish the top of the pocket (4) with an overlock stitch. Now,
press over at the V notches. Sew into place.
Press the remaining pocket edges 1 cm onto the wrong
side.
#Cory 8/12
Pin the pocket in the place indicated on the front (1). Sew
into place right next to the edge. At the top, sew reinforce-
ment triangles on both sides.
1
2
2 Pin and sew the shoulder seams.
1
Finish the raw edges together with overlock stitching.
Press the seam allowance towards the front.
2
1
3
Press open, the pre-folded lines of the bias binding.
Press one short end of the bias binding over onto the wrong
side (pink dot). Press the bias binding in half lengthwise
1 cm with the right side of the fabric facing outwards.
#Cory 9/12
2
With raw edges together, pin the bias binding to the neck-
line along the right side. The folded over end should line
up with the CB.
The end of the bias binding without the fold will end up
sitting on top of the folded end.
2
Sew into place at 0.5 cm from the raw edge.
0,5 cm
Fold the bias binding and seam allowance towards the
2 neck opening and understitch the bias at 2 mm from the
seam through all layers (bias binding & seam allowance).
2 mm
Fold the bias tape all the way over to the wrong side and
2 sew it into place right next to the edge.
#Cory 10/12
1 2
4
Pin and sew the top of the sleeve (3) (= the sleeve cap ) to
the armhole with the corresponding markings matching.
The single nick marks the front, while the double nicks
3
mark the back. The top nick should line up with the shoulder
seam.
Finish the raw edges together with overlock stitching.
5
Pin and sew the side and underarm seams.
Finish the raw edges together with overlock stitching.
#Cory 11/12
6
2
Finish the hem and sleeve hem with overlock stitching.
Press the hem and the sleeve hems over at the V notches.
2
2 Stitch the hem allowance into place with two rows of
topstitching using a ballpoint needle.
#Cory 12/12
