A basic t-shirt but oh, so much more, the Kewin T-Shirt is a simple but elevated, fitted knit t-shirt with a cross-over design in the back that will add instant panache to any outfit. To inspire your own creative makes, follow along with six makers in our community to see how they put their own spin on the Kenwin.
Meet this month’s Cashmerette Club pattern, the Kenwin T-Shirt, your new favorite go-to t-shirt pattern. Despite the fact that dramatic party dresses often get all the attention, if you’re anything like us here at Cashmerette, the Kenwin T-Shirt is the type of garment that you’ll actually end up wearing constantly.
The Kenwin features raglan sleeves, our famed Cashmerette curve-friendly t-shirt fit to minimize wrinkling at the armpits, a beautiful cross-over design at the back, with a cleverly designed neckband to stop gaping, and two different sleeve lengths to customize your look.
The Kenwin T-Shirt comes in sizes 0 – 32, and cup sizes C – H and it’s exclusively available to Cashmerette Club members. Not a member yet? Join today!
The Kenwin is rated beginner, and is a very quick and easy sew for more advanced sewists. Still on your learning journey? No problem! We also have a step-by-step video sewalong which will take you through the whole process.
Ready to be inspired? Let’s take a look at these 6 captivating Kenwins!
Byrd’s Kenwin
This vibrant floral Kenwin is giving us all the feels! Byrd crafted her Kenwin in a size 16 sized up to 18 at the hips with an E/F cup and used a Spanish floral silky knit that she purchased from Seville earlier this year during her 20th wedding anniversary trip. Byrd was over over the moon for the bra-friendly back and its versatility. Whether she pairs it with jean shorts or her dazzling orange Wickham, it exudes fabulously fitted style and fun. And now she’s dreaming of a Kenwin/Wickham summer dress remix that we can’t wait to see!
Her measurements are 40” high bust, 43” full bust, 40” waist, and 47” hips (101 cm high bust, 109 full bust, 101 cm waist, 119 cm hips).
Here’s what Byrd had to say about her Kenwin:
“I love an easy satisfying summer sew and the Kenwin fit the bill. It’s a really cute functional cross back t-shirt that could easily be hacked into a summer dress/ skort (I’d love a Kenwin Wickham mash-up). Definitely loved the flattering bra-friendly back. I really like the way it pairs with denim shorts and my bright orange Wickham.”
Follow along with more of Byrd’s makes on Instagram at @yogabyrdsews and on her YouTube channel.
Allison’s Kenwin
Allison went cropped with her Kenwin, illustrating yet another stunning hack that can turn this simple raglan into an upscale top. She chose a white hemp cotton jersey so that she can mix and match to her heart’s desire and sewed hers in a 16 G/H cup graded to an 18 at the waist. She also shortened approximately 3.5 inches to achieve the cropped look. Now, an ideal top to pair with her high-waisted skirts or just about anything really, this cropped Kenwin is ultra-versatile and the perfect addition to any outfit.
Her measurements are 41” high bust, 45” full bust, 40” waist, and 50” hips (104 cm high bust, 114 full bust, 101 cm waist, 127 cm hips).
Here’s what Allison shared with us about her Kenwin:
“I’ve been wanting a cropped t-shirt to wear with high waisted skirts. The Kenwin tee was just what I was looking for. A simple raglan from the front – with an unexpected crossover back! The back detail really elevates what would otherwise be a basic raglan.”
Follow along with more of Allison’s makes on Instagram at @honeycreweller.
Kelsy’s Kenwin
When the Kenwin T-shirt was first developed some of our models tried it on backwards… and Kelsy proves it can be done! She sewed her Kenwin in a light blue cotton knit with multi-coloured bows, and loves wearing it with the cross-over on the back OR on the front. It’s two looks for the price of one.
Her measurements are 42” high bust, 44” full bust, 42” waist (106 cm high bust, 111 full bust, 106 cm waist).
Here’s what Kelsy shared with us about her Kenwin:
“Construction wise, looks great! I’m currently wearing the faux wrap back side as the front and it creates a cute vintage look.”
Follow along with more of Kelsy’s makes on Instagram at @thats_sew_kelsy.
Sierra’s Kenwin
Fruit-tastic! Sierra’s Kenwin provides a brilliant pop of color and fun and the fit is on point. She sewed hers in a size 16 and chose a multicolor fruit cotton interlock knit fabric, that also happened to match perfectly with her bright green Wickham skort. Whether paired with wide legged pants or her Wickham, she feels elevated and confident in her Kenwin and it shows!
Her measurements are 41” high bust, 43” full bust, 36” waist, and 44” hips (104 cm high bust, 109 full bust, 91 cm waist, 111 cm hips).
Sierra shared this about her Kenwin:
“Finally, a t-shirt that celebrates curves!! I have to be totally honest here and say, I really have not been a t-shirt person in the past, ready to wear fitted tees were never quite cut right to accommodate my bust and waist. Because wide leg pants are really having a moment, fitted tees make so much sense in my wardrobe, and I loved how this one fit! The back detail is also just lovely— it keeps the closet staple design from feeling too basic. I’m also picky about scoop neck lines, and this is exactly on-point!”
Follow along with more of Sierra’s makes on Instagram at @sew_very_sierra.
Gowri’s Kenwin
A simple striped staple is what Gowri created with her version of the Kenwin. She sewed hers in a size 8 with a C/D cup, and used a baby soft yard dyed cotton jersey stretch knit fabric in a grey and white stripe. A cross-back t-shirt that can elevate just about any outfit, it’s a new staple for her closet that is also an easy sew.
Her measurements are 33” high bust, 35” full bust, 31” waist, and 34” hips (83 cm high bust, 88 full bust, 78 cm waist, 86 cm hips).
Here’s what Gowri shared with us about her Kenwin:
“It was such a quick sew! Easy to follow instructions and a definite staple.”
Follow along with more of Gowri’s makes on Instagram at @bypaary.
Julia’s Kenwin
A pop of pink but with a twist! Julia’s Kenwin T-Shirt is ready to be dressed up with slacks or dressed down with jeans, and that’s exactly what we love about this t-shirt. Sewn in an 18 G/H, graded to a 22 at the waist and sewn in a stunning bright pink rayon spandex jersey, her Kenwin is ready to deliver style no matter what she has in store for the day. And according to Julia, there are plenty more Kenwins to come.
Her measurements are 42” high bust, 48” full bust, 42” waist, and 53” hips (106 cm high bust, 121 full bust, 106 cm waist, 134 cm hips).
Julia shared this about her Kenwin:
“I love the fit! I will most likely make it again in a different fabric.”
Follow along with more of Julia’s makes on Instagram at @glamagrrl.
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