Thermal Underwear
- A: Sleeveless muscle shirt
- B: Boxer briefs
- C: Long-sleeved crew tee
- D: Long johns pattern designed for stretch fleece.
- This pattern makes great pajama bottoms too!
- Published in 2003 - paper version no longer available
Print at home (A4 / US Letter): 42 pages
I used merino wool to make thermal underwear with this pattern. It was probably my 4th and 5th project and it was incredibly easy to follow.
They fit already pretty well using the size V for me but there are marks for where to shorten or lengthen which is a skill I’d love to learn so I’ll probably try that next time.
Overall super satisfied by this pattern and the instructions that came with it. It turned out great!
I used a performance wicking fabric, Polartec Power Grid. The fit is lovely, and very comfortable for my husband. Even though its a long sleeve shirt for long underwear, it could be used for any long sleeve shirt. Nice style!
Hubby was having trouble finding what he wanted in ready-to-wear, so I tried this pattern. One with stretch cotton jersey. While it is not a heavy fabric, he quite likes them and finds them comfortable. I made a second pair in a nice cotton spandex doubleknit that I found online in Hamilton, ON. They are heavier and will be warmer. Either way, he is very pleased with the result, and I found they were easy to make. Lived up to the Jalie reputation for great patterns!
I have used this pattern for a number of years for both my husband and son -- my husband works construction and I make these out of fleece for him to wear under his work pants. He loves them and requests more as the older ones get ratty.