Fin – Basic Baby Shirt with Shoulder Snap Closure

Looking for a comfy, go-to baby shirt pattern? “Fin” is a classic jersey shirt for babies – designed for easy dressing thanks to the snap fasteners at the shoulder.

Choose between one or two snap closures – both options are explained with detailed illustrations, making this pattern ideal for beginners. The fit is relaxed and perfect for everyday wear.

The pattern includes short and long sleeves that can be finished with a simple hem or with narrow sleeve cuffs. Add a cute applique or use a printed panel to make your shirt truly unique!

Design options

✔ Shoulder closures:

• One shoulder snap placket
• Two shoulder snap plackets

✔ Sleeve options:

• Short sleeve – hemmed or with cuffs
• Long sleeve – hemmed or with cuffs

Recommended fabrics

• Stretchy jersey fabrics:
  • Cotton jersey – soft & gentle on skin
  • Viscose jersey – smooth & breathable
  • Modal jersey – lightweight & comfortable

This pattern includes

• Sizes: EU 44–98 / US Preemie–3T (includes 0.7 cm seam allowance)
• PDF formats: A4 & A0 (German & English), Letter (English only)
• Pattern files: Single-size (b/w) & multi-size (color & b/w)
• Fully illustrated instructions – perfect for beginners
• Measurement chart & finished measurements

All measurements in the pattern are in centimeters. The English version also includes inches. Letter format is only included in the English download.

Download & usage

Once payment is received, you can download the pattern as a ZIP file from your customer account.

Please note

✔ For private use only
✔ Digital product – no physical item will be shipped
✔ Sharing or selling the pattern or finished garments is not allowed

Get the “Fin” pattern now and sew a cozy shirt for your baby!