A few months ago I tested the new Jalie 4672 Tina Essential Tees pattern (that Jalie just now released an add-on to turn it into a dress as well!)

I’ve been laying low and working on my mental and physical health but it’s about time I posted my review.

Jalie 4672 Tina Essential Tees

My Measurements at the time: Bust 40.5”, Waist 37”, Hip 47”

Size Used: Y for bust and waist, and BB for hip. This is a common sizing in all patterns I sew as I am pear shaped. I choose View A – short sleeve and scoop neck.  There are so many options in this one pattern!  Necklines: Crew, Scoop, V-neck, and Mock neck. Sleeves: Cap, short, and long.  Plus, Jalie also recently released an add on for making this pattern into a dress with options for A-line or flared bottom and mid-thigh, above-knee, or maxi length with pockets! I can’t wait to make those versions!  What a great amount of options for one pattern! Not to mention that it comes in an array of sizes from Toddler 2T to Plus Size 5x (max bust 64” and hip 61”).  There are also video tutorials to help in sewing this pattern.

Fabric Used: 60” wide, 1 yard + 30 inches of heathered double brushed poly knit. Stretch percentages: 65% width and 65% height. “Fabric Merchants Double Brushed Jersey Knit Red Two Tone. Contents 96% Polyester/4% Lycra Spandex). I had 27 inches left over after cutting. So, I used about 1 and 1/8 yards. The pattern calls for 1.25 for my size and I think that is perfect!

Alterations: ½” forward shoulder adjustment. I do this with every top I make. 1” bicep adjustment to sleeve width (slash and spread to add 1” to the width of the bicep), this is super common for me in most sleeves as I have big biceps (and not the athletic type LOL).

Instructions: no issues. I like the direct to the point instructions and the accompanying photos. These do not hold your hand, but they are perfectly enough instruction. Pattern Pieces: No issues. All notches and marks matched up for me.

I must say, I love the “cut 2 sleeves” and not cut 2 on fold!! I also loved the finished measurement chart. On the finished measurement, the description on top says the pattern has negative ease and should be considerably smaller than the body measurements. However, I did not find this to be true. I actually liked the ease in the shirt. It is not skin tight and not too loose, just right.

Personal preference is that I sew the neckband before sewing the size seams, and that I pre-press the hems up on sleeves and bodice before sewing the side seams while they are still flat. But I don’t feel the instructions on the pattern are wrong in any way, it is just a personal preference.

I like the length of the top. I think it hits at a perfect spot. I like the length of the sleeves. I wasn’t expecting such nice ease to be honest, because Jalie’s similar T-shirt pattern, 2805, is quite a bit tighter (I have sewn 2805 a few times, I show 7 times on my 2805 label on my old blog but I counted 11+ when I searched for it. It used to be my go-to for rash guards for Miss K as well as a nice tee). So I love that I with this tee I can suck in or push out my thyroid, menopause belly and it still looks good. I gave a photo example below, lol. There’s also nice length when lifting arms to not show stomach.

Summary: Fabric measurements are perfect. All pieces and notches match up. I would and will definitely wear this tee in all 3 views. It matches the size measurement chart perfectly so that I don’t have to bump up a size. I like the ease and it is not too form fitting. I think it is a great layering piece or a great tee to wear on its own.

Sucked in stomach:

pushed out stomach:

 

Hope you are all doing well!

Happy Sewing!

Kristin