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.

Print PDF sewing patterns

Instructions with the following elements:

• Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
• Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
• Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
• Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
• Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
• Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.

Pattern pieces  

• Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
• Layered file with each size on a separate layer.

What you get is the following:

1. Instructions booklet
2. PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
3. PDF pattern in A0
4. Separate projector file

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Print at Home — A4 and Letter Files

• Print your pattern on A4 or US Letter-sized paper. More details here
• Assemble the pages easily by taping them together following our clear layout guides.
• Tape the pages together with these easy steps.

A0 Copy Shop File

• Skip the taping! Our A0 files let you print full-size patterns. Find a local vetted shop that specializes in printing sewing patterns.

Projector File for Paperless Sewing

• All our PDF patterns include a projector-optimized file.
• Features a large workspace, thick lines, left and right pattern pieces, and separate layers for each size.
• Includes a scaling grid in metric and imperial measurements.
• Offers layers for both light and dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect visibility.

YouTube Sew-Along Videos

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