MARCEL children's t-shirt paper sewing pattern
Marcel is a pattern for a unisex children's T-shirt. This basic, with a straight cut and round neckline, can be enhanced with a pocket, a yoke, or a button placket (known as a "Tunisian collar"). Short and long sleeves are available.
A basic that can be adapted endlessly.
Available from 3 to 12 years old.
Share your creations or get inspiration on Instagram using hashtag #ikateemarcel.
Video tutorial
Size range
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old.
See size guideSewing level
Easy to intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: how to add ribbing, add a pocket, assemble cutouts, make a button placket, and, as a bonus, insert a ruffle into the cutout.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Knits: jersey, interlock, French terry, ribbing
- Supplies
- Light fusible interfacing (15x5 cm) for the button placket
- 10 to 12 mm buttons for the button placket
- Optional 20 cm shoulder reinforcement strip: ©Stabilmanche, ribbon or jersey strip of your choice
- Recommended bobbin thread for the collar
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. Some pieces are overlapped on this pattern.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
For more information about shipping, see our dedicated page .
Bonus
Find our free bonus tutorial for adding a ruffle to the Marcel pattern.
Ikatee sewing patterns are for family and personal use only.
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