Same pattern, different fabric width: a three-shirt Teagan example

Try eight cuts free first

This smaller version uses two full fronts, two full backs and two mirrored sleeve pairs: eight finished cuts. The calculated lengths are 2.10 m at 140 cm width and 3.48 m at 110 cm. Both layouts placed all eight cuts. Neck strips need extra fabric.

Download a project below, open PatternNest and load the .pnest file with Open .pnest. Press Calculate layout, inspect all eight placed cuts, then export SVG. This stays within the free limit of ten cuts. The projects store parts and settings, so calculate them after opening.

• Free eight-cut project: 140 cm (.pnest)
• Free eight-cut project: 110 cm (.pnest)
• Open PatternNest to try the project
• View the checked 140 cm result (SVG)
• View the checked 110 cm result (SVG)

What the two layouts show

Both layouts use one fabric layer across the full width, a 1 cm edge margin and a 1 cm gap. All 12 cuts fit in 3.22 m at 140 cm width and 5.26 m at 110 cm. None were unplaced.

These are calculated lengths for these settings, not guaranteed minimums or savings. FreeSewing also requires a separate neck strip. It is absent from the source SVG and both lengths; measure it from the original pattern and allow extra fabric.

The cuts and their preparation

FreeSewing’s Teagan SVG has fronts and backs intended for the fold, plus sleeves. Three shirts need 12 finished cuts: three fronts, three backs and six sleeves.

For these single-layer layouts, the front and back were mirrored along their fold edges before import. PatternNest does not unfold them automatically. Download the prepared full-outline SVG or .pnest projects; the original half-outline SVG is also included. .pnest stores parts and settings, not a calculated layout.

Change it for your fabric

1. View the finished SVG layouts. For your variation, download a prepared .pnest project.
2. Change fabric width, edge margin, gap, rotations and quantities. Check one-way or matching prints yourself.
3. Recalculate. This 12-cut project needs the version 1 license for calculation and new export. Up to ten cuts are free to calculate and export.
4. Allow extra for neck strips, shrinkage, cutting mistakes and print matching.

• Version 1 license: €14 once

Download and inspect the files

The .pnest files hold prepared parts and settings; finished layouts are SVG downloads. Both the original and prepared full outlines and the MIT notice are included.

• Prepared 140 cm project (.pnest)
• 140 cm cutting layout (SVG)
• Prepared 110 cm project (.pnest)
• 110 cm cutting layout (SVG)
• Prepared full outlines (SVG)
• Original Teagan fold outlines, size 46 (SVG)
• FreeSewing MIT license
• Teagan at FreeSewing
• Official cutting instructions and neck strip

Check before cutting

The layout omits internal notches, grainline arrows and labels. Refer to the original pattern for these.

Need help with your own file?

Unsure whether your pattern will import? Email the file format, PDF page type, finished cut count and fabric width. We can check a suitable example privately before you buy. Send a file only if you want to and have permission to share it.

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For pattern guides and lessons

Download a ready-to-use English and German insert, the comparison image, source pattern, projects and license notice. You may include the Madegrain text and image in your materials with the link and pattern credit. The figures describe this Teagan example; check your own pattern before adapting them.

• Download publisher material (ZIP)
• Read the ready-to-use text