Matchy Matchy Sewing Club, Benchwarmer Tee, Digital PDF Pattern

The Benchwarmer Tee is Matchy Matchy's take on the perfectly oversized, slightly retro T-shirt. Inspired by the easy, boxy tees of the ’90s, it has a relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, and plenty of room to move. It’s comfy, casual, and designed to be the kind of tee you reach for over and over again.

Choose between short or long sleeves to make it work for any season. Wear it on its own, layer it up, or make a few for an easy everyday rotation.

One of our favorite things about this pattern is just how simple it is to sew. Designed for knit fabrics, it can be sewn entirely on an overlocker or with a zigzag stitch on your regular sewing machine. Either way, it comes together surprisingly fast, making it a great first knit project or a satisfying quick sew whenever you feel like making something fun.

This is a digital PDF pattern that includes sizes XXS - 6XL (Bust 31” - 64” / 79cm - 162cm). 

Skill Level: Beginner. Techniques include sewing with knits and working with a zig zag stitch or serger. 

For sizing, finished garment measurements, and fabric requirements, see the chart in photos.  

Fabric Suggestions: Choose a knit or jersey fabric with at least 20% crosswise stretch and good recovery. The oversized fit means you don’t need a super stretchy fabric for the body, but a little stretch is important for getting a nice, comfortable fit around the neckband.

You'll Also Need: Coordinating thread

Delivery Details: This is a digital sewing pattern, not a physical copy.

When you purchase this pattern, you can download the PDF files from the order confirmation screen. You will also receive an email from SendOwl with a link to download the pattern. This PDF pattern comes with the instructions, a print-at-home version of the pattern (compatible with US printer paper), and an A0 (large format copyshop) version of the pattern.

To receive a printed copy of this PDF pattern, select “Digital PDF Pattern + Large Format Printing.” We'll print the pattern out on our large format printer ($3.50/page x 2). We are happy to ship the pattern to you or set it aside for in store pickup. Your pattern will be folded for shipping or rolled for local pickup. 

We do not print pattern instructions, only the large format pattern pages. You can print the instructions at home on US printer paper if you'd like (or just view them from your device). 

Please give us a call at 612-743-9505 or send an email to info@lakesmakerie.com if you have any questions about the printing process.