T Shirt Outline Maker

This free tool draws a t-shirt outline: a flat line drawing of a tee that you can use for sketches, tech packs, worksheets and colouring. You choose the layout, view, sleeves, neckline, fit and line width, then download the drawing as SVG or PNG, or print it. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you set up is uploaded.

The outline is a generic standard tee made by code, so treat it as a starting shape for your own designs rather than a finished pattern. You can add a print area guide or a centre line to help place artwork, and turn off the seams if you want a cleaner silhouette.

How to use the T-shirt outline tool

1. Choose a Layout: One view, or Front and back side by side.
2. Choose a View: Front or Back. The back view always has a shallow back neck.
3. Choose Sleeves: Short sleeve, Long sleeve, or Sleeveless (tank).
4. Choose a Neckline: Crew neck, V-neck, or Scoop neck.
5. Choose a Fit: Slim, Regular, or Oversized. This changes the body and sleeve width.
6. Set the Line width from 1 to 12 px. The default is 4.
7. Pick a Fill colour: White, No fill (transparent), Black, Heather grey, Navy, Red, Pink, or a custom colour.
8. Use the switches if you need them: Show seams and stitching (on by default), Show print area guide (a dashed pink box for a front print, 12:16 proportion), and Show centre line.
9. Click Download SVG, Download PNG, or Print.

Your settings are kept in the page address. Copy that address to return to the same drawing later, or to pass the exact settings to someone else.

Download SVG gives a vector file that stays sharp at any size and opens in any vector editor. Download PNG gives a picture 2000 px wide per view, ready for a document or a slide. Print sends just the drawing to your printer; the controls are hidden on the printed page.

How to draw a t-shirt outline

To draw a t-shirt outline by hand, start with a vertical centre line, then sketch the body as a long rectangle that is slightly wider at the chest than at the hem. Add the shoulders, sleeves and neckline on either side of that line so the two halves mirror each other.

Work in a simple order: body first, then sleeves, then collar, and finally the hem and cuffs. Keep the shoulder seam at a gentle slope, let the sleeves angle out from the armpit, and make the neckline a curve or V that sits close to the collarbone. Use one continuous line for the outer edge so the shape reads clearly when it is coloured or copied. When you have a good outline, you can trace it again with a cleaner line.

What is a flat sketch

A flat sketch is a drawing of a garment laid flat on a table, with no body inside it and no folds or shading. It shows the shape, the seams, the hem and the placement of details from the front and back. Designers and manufacturers use flats to share a design clearly, and they are often part of a tech pack.

Flats are usually drawn as vector art. A vector file stores the drawing as lines and curves, not as dots, so it can be scaled up or down without becoming blurry. A PNG stores fixed pixels, so it is best at the size you choose. The line width setting controls how heavy the outline looks, and thicker lines read better at small sizes.

Front and back views

The front view has the neckline you choose (crew, V or scoop), the collar rib and, with the guide switched on, a print box on the chest. The back view always has a shallow back neck, because a t-shirt’s back neckline sits much higher than the front. Choose Front and back in Layout to get both views side by side in one file, which is how flats usually appear in a tech pack.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the SVG?

Yes. The SVG uses clean paths that you can open and change in Illustrator, Inkscape or Figma. You can recolour the lines, move the seams or add your own details.

Can I print it?

Yes. Click Print to send the drawing to your printer. For the sharpest result at any size, print from the SVG in an editor, or use the PNG at its full 2000 px width per view.

Is it free to use?

Yes. You can use the outline in your own designs, tech packs, worksheets and products, including commercial ones, and you do not need to give credit.

Is this a sewing pattern?

No. The drawing is a generic flat of a standard tee and is not a sewing pattern. It has no real measurements, so check fit and sizing against your own samples before you cut fabric.

Is my design uploaded anywhere?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, and nothing is uploaded. Your settings stay in the page address only.

What does the PNG download include?

Each view is exported 2000 px wide. The area around the shirt is transparent, and with “No fill (transparent)” the inside is too, so you can place the outline over any colour or image.

What is the print area guide based on?

The dashed box keeps the 12:16 (3:4) proportion of a common full-front print area and is placed on the chest below the neckline, centred on the centre line. It is a placement aid on a generic drawing, not a measurement of a real garment.

Related tools

• T-shirt template: Use this when you want a template to design or measure a tee before you make it.
• T-shirt mockup: Use this when you want to see a design shown on a finished t-shirt.
• Hoodie template: Use this when you are working on a hooded top instead of a tee.
• Black shirt template: Use this when your design is for a black shirt and you need a template for it.
• White shirt mockup: Use this when you want to preview a design on a white shirt.
• Apparel mockups: Use this when you need mockups for a range of clothing items, not just tees.