SIZES INCLUDED
12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T (click here for size chart)
$10 – Flashback Skinny Tee Sewing Pattern PDF
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SUGGESTED FABRICS
For the main part of the shirt, a stretchy jersey, interlock, or 1×1 rib will work nicely. Upcycling old knit garments into new skinny tees works great too! You will also need less than a 1/4 yard of rib knit for the cuffs (stretchy jersey or interlock may also be substituted).
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
sewing machine (a serger is not needed, but you may certainly use one to sew/finish your seams)
ballpoint or stretch needle for machine
OPTIONAL: walking foot and/or double needle (see this post)
DIFFICULTY
This is a “confident beginner” pattern. I’ve provided detailed step-by-steps, photos, and hints to help you along the way. However, I do recommend that you have at least some knowledge of and practice with sewing knits before you start (this pattern is not designed to teach someone how to sew with knits; it assumes that you have the experience and equipment necessary to sew simple knit seams with ease). A pretty big factor in all of this is having a decent sewing machine that can handle knits. You may find this post on hemming knits helpful as well. I’m always happy to help as best I can by answering your questions via email!
A NOTE ABOUT FIT
The skinny tee is designed to fit an average-sized child in each age range for as long as possible. For example: for an average-sized 2 year old, the 2T tee should be a bit big when the child turns two, and a bit more snug as they near the age of three. Please use the measurements on the size chart provided in the pattern to select the size you need (not necessarily the size your child normally wears). You can add/subtract 1″ at the bottom of both the body and sleeve when going up or down a size to adjust the length. The fabric you choose will also determine how fitted it is. Thin jerseys and knits with less stretch will usually give you a skinnier fit, while stretchy interlocks and knits with less recovery tend to fit a little looser.
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WANT TO SEE MORE?
This skinny tee was featured on my blog in the following posts:
More Flashback Tees for my kiddos
Flashback Testing
Flashback Tee
Whale skinny tee
Flower Garden Dress (note: this is a dress variation, tutorial to come soon!)
And check out our Flashback Skinny Tee photo pool for even more awesome skinny tees!
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Congrats on another awesome pattern!! I might have to get this one, too, when Harper gets a little bit older. I have some patterns of my own in the works, too, so I need to stay focused. Ahhh, but so many fun distractions!
I can’t wait to try it!!! I’ve been looking forward to you completing this pattern!
Another fantastic pattern! I don’t know how you do it! Hopefully I’ll be able to pick this one up soon. I’ve loved your patterns thus far and I’m sure I can’t go wrong with your, “favorite pattern so far!”
Awesome, it is mine! I’ve been waiting for the release… seems like so much more fun to refashion the Old Navy waffle knits my husband got for Christmas and doesn’t want than to return them to the store…
Now for a question from a noob. When you sew garments for kiddos, do you use 100% cotton thread or a poly blend? Does it matter? I’ve just gotten into sewing clothes (via your irresistible Big Butt pants, thank you very much) and I’m frustrated with my seams popping open every couple of wearings, despite reinforcement and shorter stitch lengths… is the cotton thread my problem, or are babies just hard on their pants? Or should I be making friends with my zigzag stitch even for fabrics that aren’t stretchy?
Hi Sarah!
So to answer your question, I do not actually use the cotton thread (it’s less flexible), I use a poly thread, and for kid’s stuff I try and use something like Coats and Clark Dual Duty Plus because that stuff seems to really hold up well. Try it and see — I think you’ll find that helps, but yes, the babes are tough on their pants, no jokin around!!
This is so stinkin awesome. I will be making these sometime for sure. Great work as always.
Hooray! Hurrah! It is such a great pattern!
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I love your skinny tees! Actually, I love all of your patterns. I just don’t feel comfortable enough to sew some of them YET.
[...] Also great for shirts and tees, but also works really nicely for cuffs and neckbands (like on the skinny tees). Since it resembles the weight and stretch of many of my “stretch tees,” I might try [...]
[...] Also great for shirts and tees, but also works really nicely for cuffs and neckbands (like on the skinny tees). Since it resembles the weight and stretch of many of my “stretch tees,” I might try making a [...]
[...] So far my favorite blog by far is Made by Rae. Not only has she written some really awesome patterns herself, but she also has exposed me (and I am sure a bunch of other people) to other people who sew with knits with her Kniterviews. I have learned SO much. I tried to repay this thanks in the best way I know, by purchasing one of her patterns. [...]
awesome! Great pattern! Congrats on cranking another one out. You are amazing
Thanks dude!
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[...] I recently had my serger in for a much needed tune-up. I find I rarely use it these days as I almost prefer the neat look of pinking shears, or alternate methods were the seams aren’t even visible. But sergers are still pretty cool for knits, so I got all excited and downloaded Made By Rae’s skinny tee pattern. [...]
Can you make this into a v-neck?
[...] also had a party last weekend for my niece Baby M who turned 1, so I had to make her a little Flashback Tee with puff sleeves and some Big Butt Baby Pants to match. So now Clementine can match her cousin. [...]
I love this fabric on this skinny t shirt. The chevron print. Where did you get it?
Hi Kristi, that print came from JoAnn.
[...] Since she pretty much only lives in knit tops and leggings, it was perfect that I got to give the Flashback Skinny Tee pattern a whirl! Because the pattern only goes to size 5, I had originally thought I’d give away [...]
[...] first, I had visions of using one of his dad's old tee shirts to make him an indie-chic Flashback Skinny Tee. But then Finn entered the sewing studio. And, as we all know, almost-three-year-olds have very [...]
[...] over at Elsie Marley? This week Meg’s got guesties making their own awesome versions of the Flashback Tee! Here’s what’s been featured so [...]
[...] Meg contacted me with her idea to have a bunch of gals sew Rae's flashback skinny tee pattern, I immediately knew what to do – remix it into a dress! My daughter is almost four and wants to [...]
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i love it! where in the world are you finding all these amazing knits though?! mainly the top left and bottom right fabric? thanks for another darling pattern!
Hi Jackie!
I designed those two knits for Spoonflower — the whales can be purchased (http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/890751), but I haven’t made the triangles available yet. Should do that!!
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Hi Rae! Inspired by this pattern, I bought a ton of knit fabric. But I bought them online Because I have a newborn and can’t seem to get out! Problem is I didn’t know what I was doing and bought several knits with Lycra/rayon and now don’t know what to make with them. If u have any suggestions I would be super greatful!
Thanks!
Subha
Hi Subha!
I think the lycra rayon knits might work with the Flashback pattern — it’s worth a try!!
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