Today we have a free tank top pattern to share with you….
…kind of…
Here’s the deal: I’ve been making myself some tank tops to wear over my swimming suit while I’m with my kids at the pool….then I made me some more to wear as shells…and then I couldn’t stop making them.
I made a pattern that I like!
I like the neckline, the length, the fit in the shoulders and the bottom hemline. PLUS they are super duper easy to make. All I do is sew the front to the back (right sides together) and then serge around the neckline, the armholes, and the hem. From start to finish it’s like a 30 minute project.
So I was telling Elizabeth about my obsession and she said that she’d scan the pattern in for me so I could share it with all of you…and so we did.
So if you want the pattern you can down load it here:
There is only one problem….and it is a problem…it’s only in one size…mine.
I’M SORRY!!!!
That’s so dumb…I know we aren’t all the same size…so the pattern isn’t helpful for everyone…
I wish I was a mad pattern grader but I’m not. So I am sorry…I wish I had it in all sizes….maybe one day…but until then I can only give you what you’ve got.
And what I’ve got is not a lot…especially when it comes to my chest measurements….Which reminds me…(and I can’t believe I’m posting this) I usually wear a size small shirt…but I also know sizes differ so my bust measurement is 34″ and my waist is 27.5″. Hopefully you can use those measurements against yours to see if this pattern would work for you.
Alright, is there anything else I need to tell you?
Yes, I made this shirt from some thrifted, two-way stretch, polyester rayon but you could also make it out of knits or chiffon or cottons….
Also, I just serged around the neckline, hem, and arm holes. However, you could easily turn those areas under and top stitch to have a more professional looking top. (Or you could finish them off with bias tape….or make mock facings…)
Ok, that is everything…and again I’m sorry I don’t have a free pattern in all sizes…but maybe one day, one day….
-liZ
So… I think this could work for me! I don’t have a printer at the moment, but as soon as I’m near one I’ll print it! No serger here either, but I’m thinking I’d use ribbed knit for the neckline and arms… Thank you, thank you!!
Thank you! I really like the shape of your tank top… and we share the same measurements, so it’s perfect for me!
haha! I think it may very well work for me! Thank you so much!
I’m pretty sure it will work for me! 🙂
Beautiful job! I might just try it myself – even if it doesn’t fit as is – maybe I can get some practice grading it up a size or two?
Awwww, not my size but a really nice top nevertheless! 🙂
Wellllll, fit or NOT, I WILL make this fit cuz you 2 ROCK my sewing skillz!!!! I am a bit larger in BOTH measurements BUT…………I also have tanks that do fit me I can copy!! I have a rather large supply of FREE dresses my BFF gave to me that are some kind of flimsy fabric that I WILL make work here!! See?……..It’s ALL cuz of you 2 that I even think like this these days!!! Thank You, Thank You!!!!
Wow! This has help develop an idea on a project I am going to work on. Thankz.
I printed the pattern and am having a little trouble putting it together. Some of the pieces don’t fit evenly together, so could you post a picture of the pattern put all together? It would help me a lot even though I can usually figure it out or tweak it, but if you could post a picture of the pattern put together that would be great. Thanks.
Thank you!! I could use a few (a lot) of these tops! Of course, my waist is nowhere near as tiny as yours!
I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your pattern:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-simple-summer-tank-top/2014/06/28/
–Anne
did the pattern layout get posted somewhere? i’m having trouble fitting the pieces together as well
My measurements are the same as yours but would you mind going into detail on how to print this off? Do I need to scale or use any margins? Thank you!