Openwear - Symmetrical twin shirt

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FORWARD TO BASICS DESCRIPTION

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Symmetric twin shirt Twin shirt is an easy to make shirt with a playful form and explore zerowaste design. You can create interesting effects using different colors and by drawing unusual shapes of sleeves.

We used cotton with elastan.

You need two pieces of fabric, 160 cm (63 inch) in length and 200 cm (78,8 inch) wide. freely choose M Other sizes: S,L,XL

APPROXIMATE TIME DIFFICULTY (1-5)

2h 3

Make the pattern step by step: 1

You can create a pattern by printing out the pdf file or by drawing it directly on the paper following these simple steps.

a

Print the pdf file. Cut out the pattern along the marked lines.

b

Draw the pattern

You need a piece of paper approximately 160 cm in length and 200 cm wide.

Draw a net/mesh on the paper. The net is divided into squares. The size of the squares depends on the size of the shirt you want to make.

SIDE LENGHT SIZE 38 = 21 cm (8,3 inch) SIZE 40 = 22cm (8,7 inch) SIZE 42 = 23 cm (9,1 inch) SIZE 44 = 24 cm (9,4 inch) Draw a net of 8 columns and 6 horizontal rows. Then draw a pattern for the shirts as seen on the picture. Cut out the pattern along the marked lines.

T- SHIRT 1

T- SHIRT 2

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How to make it step by step: 1

Put one piece of fabric over another and then overlap the pattern.

You can use one colour fabric (a) or use two different colours for the back and front parts (b) to get a more playful results.

Cut the units and transfer the dotted markings onto the front part of each shirt.

a

2

3

b

Cut out the hole on the front part of both shirts. Follow the dotted line.

Stitch the side seams as shown in the illustration (marked with a red dashed line) to create the sleeves and body of the shirt.

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Collaborators

“Forward to Basics� was possible thanx to the active participation of: Daniela Pais Studio i_gle Jure Purgaj Serpica Naro David Luxembourg Oloop Pamoyo Opensourcepants

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