Breton Shirt sewing pattern for men

The Breton Shirt sewing pattern for men combines a classic boat neckline with long, set-in sleeves and a straight-cut body. Sew it in striped cotton jersey for a traditional Breton look, or choose a solid jersey for an everyday layering piece.

What you'll make

• A men's long-sleeve T-shirt with a straight-cut body
• Classic boat neckline with a folded and stitched finish
• Long, set-in sleeves
• Sizes 2XS–4XL

What you need

• Light- to medium-weight jersey fabric; cotton jersey is recommended and Lycra is optional
• Sewing thread
• A sewing machine and basic sewing tools

Skill level 1/4

The Breton Shirt is a beginner-friendly project with simple construction. Follow the step-by-step illustrated instructions and the YouTube sew-along for visual guidance.

Breton Shirt Sewing Pattern includes

• Layered colour PDF files in A4 and Letter formats for home printing
• Trimless pages for easy assembly
• A0 copy-shop file
• Projector file
• Step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions
• Metric and imperial measurements
• YouTube sew-along video

The pattern includes seam allowances.

Pattern Specifications

• Garment: Men's long-sleeve T-shirt
• Sizes: 2XS–4XL
• Skill level: 1/4
• Fabric: Light- to medium-weight jersey; Lycra optional
• Details: Boat neckline, folded and stitched neckline finish, long set-in sleeves, and straight-cut body
• Format: Layered PDF in Letter, A4, and A0, plus a projector file

For a complete outfit

For a complete outfit, style the Breton Shirt with:

• Pleated Pants for an everyday outfit
• PJ Pants for relaxed loungewear
• Wilderness Pants for a practical, casual combination

Pair these PDF sewing patterns to complete a handmade wardrobe.

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern and not a physical product.

Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to download the pattern files and sewing instructions. Print the pattern at home on A4/Letter paper or at a copy shop using the A0 large-format file.

The files are available immediately after purchase. By purchasing this PDF pattern, you expressly consent to the immediate supply of digital content and acknowledge that your right of withdrawal is waived once you have downloaded the pattern files.