The complete set is made for at-home use (in case you need to care for an infectious family member), or to be donated to healthcare workers. This is my little way to help in this terrible pandemic. You can find links to all the other patterns at the bottom of this article.
People that can sew are in a very unique position to help. I hope that after we pull through this, more people out there will realize the special benefits that come with this great skill of sewing.
Materials
- 1 yard of 100% cotton 60 inches wide. See my recommendations below.
- Thread to match
- 2″ Bias tape (make your own)
Tools
- Sewing Machine
- Serger
Fabric Recommendations
Experience Level: Beginner
To be able to use this easy surgical scrub top pattern and to make the top you need to read this tutorial first.
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Pattern Download
How To Print And Assemble Your Unisex Scrubs Top Pattern
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Pattern Layout
Fitting: These easy surgical scrub top pattern will be loose fitting and boxy and on the longer side. Make the appropriate adjustments to elongate the top, make a full bust adjustment or add a dart to the torso.
Size Chart
Size | Bust | Hips | Length | Sleeves | |
S | 39 | 42 | 24 1/2 | 8 1/2 | |
M | 41 | 44 | 25 1/4 | 9 1/4 | |
L | 43 | 46 | 26 | 10 3/4 | |
XL | 45 | 48 | 26 3/4 | 11 1/2 | |
2XL | 47 | 50 | 27 1/2 | 12 1/4 |
How To sew Your Easy Surgical Scrub Top
Attach the pockets
Turn the top of the pocket 1/2″, then a full inch. Following the pattern place the pockets on the front of the top. Pin the pockets and sew a double stitch around them, starting on the left side of the pocket and ending on the left.
Print sides together, sew the front and back at the shoulders, then serge the seam allowance reducing it to 1/4″.
Sew the sides. Start sewing from the hemline to the armhole but stop 3″ from the armhole. Serge the sides leaving the seam allowance open.
Attach The Sleeves
Make two rows of large stitches around the cap of the sleeve. Pull the thread and round the sleeve.
Pull the thread and round the cap.
Pin the sleeve around the armhole.
Sew the sleeve and serge the seam allowance open.
Next, sew the side gap you left open before and pin the sleeve to the armhole.
Then, sew the sleeve around the armhole.
Sewing The V-Neck
Sewing bias tape on a V-neck is very easy, all you have to do is to measure the neckline and add 1/2″ of seam allowance.
Sew the bias tape to make a loop and align the seam to the shoulder seam.
Sew the tape at 1/4″. Clean the seam using the serger, do not cut the seam allowance.
Topstitch the neckline.
To make the V on the neckline sew at the tip of the bias tape.
Sewing The Hem
Fold the hem 1/2″ then another 1/2″, then sew. Repeat on the sleeves.
That's All
I hope you can use this easy surgical scrub top pattern to help your local health care community continue to fight this terrible pandemic.
In case you missed it, you can complete this set with the tutorials below:
Super Simple Face Mask Pattern For Adults And Kids
Easy Surgical Scrub Cap Pattern
I hope you are all continuing to stay safe and healthy. Until Next Time, Happy Sewing.
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what size am I printing the pattern? A0?
A4 or letter.
Trying to fit this pattern to a scrub top my friend loves to wear. Going to surprise her with a new top. Are the measurements for this top finished measurements?
Hi Kendra, yes, they are.
I have tried making this twice now and keep having the same issue…. the sleeves are too tight and are a bit restricting in terms of movement. Any ideas what is going on?
Hi Rachael, fitting is the key to have a piece of clothing that is both comfortable and that suits the person wearing it. I will make a post about this particular issue That arrises when people are not exactly the size of a mannequin. This is a very common thing more common than you can imagine but very easy to rectify. Thank you for your comment!
I’m a nurse, and, well, male. Wondering if this would work for a male nurse? I actually want to make myself some 100% cotton scrubs (hard to find) with pre-shrunk tie dyed material. 🙂
Hi Michael, bless you what a wonderful profession, so giving and very important. I would have to say yes but please measure the chest and the arm cye and compare it to your body. Make a muck up first to see how the pattern fits and do all the necessary fitting before you sue your fabric.
For larger folks, I recommend adding several inches to the length. The width is great, but I prefer a longer silhouette. Also more flattering with a scoop hemline instead of straight across in my opinion. Easy “tweaks” to a good base pattern. Thank you for posting it for us healthcare workers!
Thanks for the feedback it is very useful!
Thank you so much for the free pattern, I tried to make donation, but was declined, maybe because I’m in highlands of Scotland, anyway our local hospital are in dire need , so donations of duvet covers will help me to make a few sets of scrubs
Many many thanks
Thank you VERY much! I am a nurse. I was having so much trouble buying scrubs that I thought it best to sew some for myself. Your 2 patterns are such a gift and a blessing! Thank you again!!
Hi, the pattern is really great! but as a nurse I like to point out; if your making this for health staff, the neckline needs to be deeper, and the bottom (chest) overlaps to make room for your head. As for fabric your right about 100% cotton. It should be medium weight and tightly woven. Fabric that can stand to be boil. The pockets on work cloths have a extra tuck on the bottom, so they fit more stuff.
Sorry for being picky.. Its lovely that you take your time to make this and share with everyone.
Hi. Thank you so much for this pattern. Please could you let me know what the seam allowances are?
1/2″ and 1/4″ on the neckline.
Thank you so much for the patterns. We have made scrubs for our local Medical Centre who could not source. We used sheets and oddments from our stash for pockets. Oxford New Zealand
Hi Debbie, so glad to hear this and that you were able to help your local medical centre. While I was born in Panama, I became an Aussie back in 2000 so NZ is near and dear to my heart. Kia ora, Mayra
Cotton fabrics 60″ wide are rare. How much fabric do you need for 44″ wide cottons?
Hi Janet, not at all, muslin, as I am using, comes in 60″ or wider. Cotton sateen with a hight count of stitches also comes wide enough to make bedsheets. Twill, jeans, brocade, are also available in this width, It all depends on the size of the loom that is used to weave the fabric. You just take a 44″ inch fabric place it on the floor and arrange the pattern on top to work out how much you need.
I tried to pay for the top pattern but my card was declined Don’t know why because I checked and there was money on it. I love your patterns and thank you for being so generous
Hi Delma, that’s perfectly fine. Please enjoy the pattern. We appreciate your support.
I really appreciate your site. You are so generous with the patterns and tutorials you share. I understand your willingness and foresight in sharing this pattern. But I doubt I’ll be using it. There is no fabric to be had. I just tried to order fabric from Joann and they don’t have a fabric or at least that’s what they keep telling me. Thank you again for your site.
Wow. I didn’t know fabric was becoming so hard to find. Did you check Amazon too?
A few great sources for fabric are ETSY, Farmhouse Fabrics, Fabrics.com,