Oh. My. Goodness. I am stupid excited to share that I just designed + released FOUR patterns all at once…making it my 5th-8th patterns in 2024 and my 18th paid pattern with Patterns for Pirates! WOOOOOOO!

The Raider Ringer Tees were first drafted up last year and then I put them on the back burner, but I’m glad I pulled them out of timeout and made them happen. Because it’s total love.

Of course, we can talk about the pattern name first. I knew you would ask.

I’ve named all of the patterns that I’ve released under the Patterns for Pirates brand after something West Virginia related. Sugar Maple Skirt = Our State Tree. Friendly City Sweater = Wheeling’s Nickname. Francis Flounce = The “Father of West Virginia”. Etc, etc, etc.

This time around, I decided to honor the mascot of my Bennett and Louis’ school. Plus, how could I resist the connection between Raiders and Pirates? It was a match made in pattern-naming heaven! I also thought it would be super fun to take photos outside of the school, dressed in Raider themed outfits. And I was right. It WAS super fun. I love everything about it!

Since there are four patterns total, I’m going to have to ask that you’re patient with me while I share this motherload of Raider Ringer Tees. I’ve got a lot to talk about!

The Raider Ringer Tees are inspired by the timeless charm of the Ringer tees that were all the rage in the 60s/70s, but with a unique twist—a vertical stripe detail that runs from the neckline to the hemline on the sleeves. This eye-catching feature adds a dynamic touch to an already iconic style, making these tees a standout piece in any wardrobe.

These patterns are available in all of the Patterns for Pirates size charts, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. Here’s a quick rundown of what each version offers:

• Adult Hourglass: This version is designed with a figure-hugging fit that accentuates your curves. It comes with options for crop, top, shirt, and dress hem lengths, and an additional scoop neckline option, all in sizes XXS to Plus 5X.
• Youth Hourglass: Perfect for the little ones, this version offers a similar body skimming fit as the adult version, with sizes ranging from 3M to 14. Choose from crop, top, shirt, and dress hem lengths to suit your child’s style.
• Adult V Figure: If you prefer a more relaxed fit, the V Figure version is for you. It includes three height options—Short (5’6″), Average (5’10”), and Tall (6’2″)—and comes with classic Ringer tee details like short sleeve, long sleeve cuffed, and long sleeve hem options. Available in sizes XXS to Plus 6X.
• Youth V Figure: Designed for kids who love to play and move freely, this version provides a comfortable fit with sizes ranging from 3M to 14. It’s perfect for everyday wear and offers the same sleeve options as the adult version.

The Raider Ringer Tee pattern is drafted for light-to-medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40% horizontal stretch.
Specific Fabric Suggestions: Ribbed Knits, Tri-Blend Jersey Knits, Lightweight Cotton Spandex, Bamboo Lycra, Rayon Spandex Blends, Double Brushed Polyester, Modal Knit Blends, etc.

I’d like to give a huge shoutout to my friends Corey and Amber for letting me borrow their children for some photos. Louis hasn’t been in youth sizes in forever, so I had to call in some favors and borrow some children for photos. They gave me their sizes and I whipped up some Raider Ringer Tees for them, so we could take these “family” photos outside of the namesake school. I think they turned out pretty darn good. Those kiddos are pictures perfect, if you ask me.

And now the fun stuff…TONS of photos of everything that I made!

RAIDER RINGER TEE, HOURGLASS / Crop Hem, Basic Short Sleeves / Disperse Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, HOURGLASS / Dress Hem, Long Sleeves w/Cuff / Sweater Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, HOURGLASS / Shirt Hem, Striped Long Sleeve Hemmed / Rayon/Spandex Blend Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, HOURGLASS / Top Hem, Striped Short Sleeves / Double Brushed Polyester Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, YOUTH HOURGLASS / Dress Hem, Striped Short Sleeves / Double Brushed Polyester Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, V FIGURE / Tall Hem Length, Striped Short Sleeves / Yummy Rib Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, V FIGURE / Average Hem Length, Striped Long Sleeves Hemmed / Brushed Jersey Knit

RAIDER RINGER TEE, YOUTH V FIGURE / Striped Short Sleeves / Cotton Lycra Knit

We did it! That was a TON of photos and patterns to cover but we made it out alive. Ha!

I hope you LOVE the Raider Ringer Tee patterns like I do! They were so fun to design and I had a blast in my tester group, seeing how the different sewists came up with variations of fabric + pattern options to make the cutest tops for themselves and their family members.

Here’s the links if you need them again:

• Raider Ringer Tee, Hourglass
• Raider Ringer Tee, V Figure
• Raider Ringer Tee, Youth Hourglass
• Raider Ringer Tee, Youth V Figure
• Raider Ringer Tee BUNDLE

Thank you so much for supporting my designing efforts and allowing me to still be here, doing this super fun job! I hope you share the Raider Ringer Tees that you make with me. I’m dying to see!!