• DIY
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Round Ups

The Sewing Rabbit

Me Sew Crazy Blog

  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • Media Kit
    • Contact
    • Sponsorship & Disclosure
  • diy
    • accessories
    • baby
    • boy
    • fitness
    • girl
    • home decor
    • men
    • no sew
    • technique
    • toy
    • women
  • features
    • Crafts
    • Videos
    • article
    • make this look
    • round up
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • quiz
  • STYLO
  • holiday
    • christmas
    • easter
    • halloween
    • thanksgiving
    • valentines
    • New Years Eve
    • fourth of july
  • Travel

Get the Sewing Rabbit VIDEO NEWSLETTER -> -> ->

   

Free Poncho Shirt Pattern

Have you been laughing with me at all of the controversy regarding leggings lately? My goodness, we can get ourselves in a  tizzy over the silliest things. Now I am all for a good legging, after all – us women need our comfort. I just don’t have the bum that I did in my youth, so my shirts need to cover up the derrière. Now add in the latest trend towards ponchos, and you have one very happy Momma. Which is why I came up with a free poncho shirt pattern. After all, I figured you might like to wear leggings as much as I do…and perhaps also needed a shirt that covered up the bum.

Free Poncho Shirt Pattern.


 

Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern, a good shirt to wear with leggings that COVERS your bum

Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern, a good shirt to wear with leggings that COVERS your bum

Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern, a good shirt to wear with leggings that COVERS your bum

 


 

MATERIALS:

  • 2.5 yards knit fabric
  • Basic Sewing Essentials

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Poncho-Shirt-Instructions

 

  1. Cut out FRONT and BACK pattern pieces as instructed. This is a one-size-fits-most pattern, adjustments may be needed. Please pay attention to the stretch of your fabric when cutting.
  2. Cut out SLEEVE pattern pieces as instructed.
  3. Cut out BIAS TAPE for neckline, approximately 2″ long x 20″ wide.
  4. Fold bias tape in half wrong sides together and press.
  5. Create a circle with your bias tape and match up side seams. Open up the fold, pin right sides together and sew. Refold.
  6. Place FRONT & BACK right sides together, pin and sew shoulder seams. Press open.
  7. Place neckline binding tube right sides together around the neckline of your poncho shirt matching up the raw edges. You may need to stretch the binding a bit to fit around your shirt’s neckline, this is ok. Pin in a few strategic places – such as front, back and sides. Sew, stretching the neckline as you do, using a stretch stitch, zig zag stitch, or serger. Fold binding towards the inside of your shirt, and press.  Pin in place and sew again using a long straight stitch, zig zag stitch or double needle to secure.
  8. Line up the upper curve of your sleeve with the armsyce of your shirt, pin in place right sides together and sew. Repeat for other sleeve.
  9. Fold shirt right sides together, matching up the sleeve and side seam. Pin and sew sleeve and side seam. (*Please see the upper diagram for the dashed line – only sew where the dotted line is.)
  10. Fold sleeves under 1/2″ and press. Sew using a stretch stitch, zig zag stitch or double needle to hem. Turn the shirt’s hem under 1/2″ towards the wrong side and press. Sew. (*Please note – this shirt has 3 sides to hem. Making it long on the sides when wearing. Hem all 3 sides.)

And you are finished!


 

Wear your new comfy shirt with pride, while looking fabulous at the kid’s bus stop in the morning.

Womens Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern - look fabulous wearing leggings with a shirt that covers up your bum!

Womens Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern - look fabulous wearing leggings with a shirt that covers up your bum!

 

Here is what I look like when Ben catches me taking photos of myself…lol.

I love my kids 🙂

Womens Poncho Shirt with Free Pattern - look fabulous wearing leggings with a shirt that covers up your bum!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Google

diy// pattern// women19 Comments

About Jess

When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

Subscribe

« Steakhouse Sweet Brown Molasses Bread
Things we said Pre-Kids that we wish we could Take Back »

Comments

  1. Jane says

    January 30, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Oh…I love this!!! super duper cute!!

    Reply
  2. Kristine says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:23 am

    So cute! I think I could do this! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rebecca Pelletier says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Is this like a longer version of a super cute white shirt you were wearing in a pic on Instagram this past week?

    Reply
  4. Alida Lee says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:58 am

    You are the cutest.

    Reply
  5. Abby says

    January 30, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Looove this Jess! You are so photogenic and I wish I could come have a visit with you on your beautiful porch!

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    January 30, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I need. need. need. a shirt like this! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later this morning that links to your tutorial:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-poncho-shirt/2015/01/30/
    –Anne

    Reply
  7. Linda P says

    January 30, 2015 at 11:44 am

    So cute!! I don’t wear leggings but NEED the coverage!! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
  8. Ashley says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I love this so so much!!!! Question, what remote do you have for your camera? I’m in the market for one and have no idea what’s decent/good..

    Reply
  9. Susan Seal says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Love this poncho! Is there a link to actual printable pattern, or am I to just go by the diagram? Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      January 30, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      for this post, the pattern is the diagram – which I was hoping was self explanatory. At least it made sense to me – especially since it took a million hours to figure out :). Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  10. lori says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    This is so cute!! It would also be cute as a swimsuit cover up. …that’s when I need the coverage 🙂

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Nice job, I’m making ponchos right know and this one is really cute. I like that it has sleeves.

    Reply
  12. Ari says

    January 31, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    this is super cute! i hope it flatters me as much as it flatters you!

    Reply
  13. gina says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Super cute! Want to make it this weekend. Just wondering your height and size you normally wear so I will know whether or not to adjust the pattern before I begin cutting. Thanks.

    Reply
  14. Dorothy says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    did you attached a white fabric to sleeve to make one or is the white fabric a separate tee shirt underneath love this poncho

    Reply
  15. Kristi Andres says

    March 4, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Just wondering where to click to download the pattern? It’s probably obvious, but the things I was trying weren’t working. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi Andres says

      March 4, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Woops, just read the other comments and I see that there isn’t an actual download. But to look at the pictures and sizes! 🙂 Thanks!!

      Reply
  16. Fitri istiana says

    June 23, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    It’s easy to be understood … I really liked it, thank you for sharing

    Reply
  17. Tina says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Hi there! I have the perfect material for this but only 2 yards. Is that doable? HELP! =)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hello, it’s me.

When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Read More…

Stay updated!

Popular Categories

  • DIY
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Round Ups

Some Popular Posts

Wrap Dress DIY

Wrap Dress DIY

Trapeze Tank Dress Pattern {free}

Trapeze Tank Dress Pattern {free}

10 Sewing Tips I Learned That Changed My Life

10 Sewing Tips I Learned That Changed My Life

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

21 Things to Make with Tulle (besides tutus)

21 Things to Make with Tulle (besides tutus)

Latest from Instagram

Load More...
Follow on Instagram

What we’re pinning

Latest from the blog

Reversible Backpack Pillow

Reversible Backpack Pillow

4 in 1 Fabric Accessory DIY

4 in 1 Fabric Accessory DIY

Fleece Sword Tutorial

Fleece Sword Tutorial

Reverse Juliet Sleeve Top

Reverse Juliet Sleeve Top

Mini Mag ||  Issue 7

Mini Mag || Issue 7

Copyright © 2018 · Savory theme by Restored 316