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Boxy Tee Sewing Pattern
The Boxy Tee is a beginner sewing pattern in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes in 7 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h 30 min
- Sizes
- 7
- Steps
- 7
The Boxy Tee pattern comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h 30 min, in 7 steps. Best fabrics: linen, cotton lawn, double gauze, chambray, tencel, poplin. You will practice straight seams and a bias-bound neckline. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Measures | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| XS | bust 32 in / 81 cm; finished bust 42 in | 1¾ yd (45 in) / 1½ yd (58 in) |
| S | bust 34½ in / 88 cm; finished bust 44 in | 1¾ yd / 1½ yd |
| M | bust 37 in / 94 cm; finished bust 47 in | 1¾ yd / 1½ yd |
| L | bust 40 in / 102 cm; finished bust 50 in | 2 yd / 1¾ yd |
| XL | bust 44 in / 112 cm; finished bust 54 in | 2 yd / 1¾ yd |
| 2XL | bust 48 in / 122 cm; finished bust 58 in | 2 yd / 1¾ yd |
| 3XL | bust 52 in / 132 cm; finished bust 62 in | 2¼ yd / 2 yd |
Light to medium wovens: linen, cotton lawn, double gauze, chambray, tencel, poplin. Not for knits.
You also need
- Matching thread, needle 70/10–80/12
- Optional: 1½ in bias tape maker
Pattern pieces
Back (on fold), Front (on fold), Sleeve (on fold), Pocket (optional)
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; 1 in hem + ⅜ in turn-under included
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 7 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Pocket (optional)
- Shoulders
- Neck binding
- Sleeves
- Side seams
- Hems
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Questions about the Boxy Tee
How much fabric does the Boxy Tee need?
Best fabrics: linen, cotton lawn, double gauze, chambray, tencel, poplin. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Boxy Tee come in?
It comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. Choose your size by your bust measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Boxy Tee take to sew?
About 1 hour 30 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 7 steps.
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