Get ready for summer with this delicious tank top! With its tied shoulders and a relaxed flared fit, it’s a go-to piece that pairs great with natural fibers like linen or silk. Throw it on with some jeans, a pair of ballet flats and finish with your favorite jewelry to step it up a notch. Whether you’re hitting the beach or going out for a date night, this top brings that charming allure to your outfit!
1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- 1 m (1 1/8 yd) light poplin, viscose, double gauze, linen or lawn
- All-purpose thread
- Universal needle
- Hand sewing needle
PLEASE NOTE! Fabric requirements are based on a width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, you may need more fabric!
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/4″) | 68 cm (26 3/4″) | 72 cm (28 1/4″) | 76 cm (29 3/4″) | 80 cm (31 1/4″) | 84 cm (32 3/4″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 92 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment larger than the body measurements.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 90 cm (35 3/4″) | 94 cm (37 1/4″) | 98 cm (38 3/4″) | 102 cm (40 1/4″) | 106 cm (41 3/4″) | 110 cm (43 1/4″) | 114 cm (44 3/4″) |
| Shoulder | 32 cm (125/8″) | 33 cm (13″) | 34 cm (13 3/8″) | 35 cm (13 3/4″) | 36 cm (14 1/8″) | 37 cm (14 1/2″) | 38 cm (14 7/8″) |
| Length | 51 cm (20 1/8″) | 52 cm (20 1/2″) | 53 cm (20 1/2″) | 54 cm (21 1/4″) | 55 cm (21 5/8″) | 56 cm (22″) | 57 cm (22 3/8″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips I recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- Choose a size that fits your bust measurement using the body measurements chart.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, you can verify the length of the garment to see if it’s a good fit for your height. It’s smart to compare the length with something similar you already have in your closet. This top should stop above the hips.
- If you want to adjust the length of your garment to get that look, just cut the pattern above the bottom edges of both the bodice and peplum. Then, if you need it longer, spread it out; if you want it shorter, just overlap it. And when you spread the pattern, don’t forget to fill that gap with some scrap paper. Tape everything back down and you’re good to go!
- You can also adjust the sleeves by slashing the pattern above the hemline. I recommend adjusting by the same measurement you used for the bodice piece.
Fabrics
- This pattern works only with non-stretch fabrics. Going for a lightweight fabric is a smart move to keep things from getting too bulky. I would also stick to natural fibers like cotton, linen, or silk that will keep you cool when it’s hot outside.
Cutting out
- Give the fabric a wash before you start cutting! Just toss it in the wash and dry it like you’d do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what it’s made of so you choose the right cleaning method (like how hot the water should be or what kind of cycle to use…).
- After you wash and dry the fabric, give it a good press to get rid of any creases. Just make sure your iron is set to the right temperature for the fabric. Generally, synthetic stuff like acrylic, spandex, or polyester should be pressed on low heat, while natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen need that high heat to look their best.
- When you’re set to cut the fabric, just fold it lengthwise right sides together. Make sure the fold is straight and doesn’t twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until it’s nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
- Make sure you don’t cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″).
Sewing
- This top is super easy to sew and perfect for beginners! You don’t need any fancy trims—just grab a regular needle and some all-purpose thread, and you’re good to go.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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This pattern is amazing! Highly recommend to try. I made a top and now i’m planning to lengthen the pattern and make a dress.
Hi, I’m attempting to make this and printed the pattern. On the PDF it’s says that the seem allowance is 3cm. Does it mean that it is not 1cm?
I think that the back piece and small back and front facing inlays can be cut out with fabric fold and then no need to stitch them.
I will also attempt to make a dress out of it!
Hi, I love these patterns, are you chaps still continuing the blog?
finally got around to making this cute little number. Instructions we’re easy to follow and overall, I felt like it was a beginner friendly project.
Personally, sizing was bigger than advised despite checking the sizing grid measurements and doing my own body measurements according to the advised sizing. Next time I’ll go a size smaller.
All in all, I absolutely loved this project♡
Where can I find the instructions?
Hi Tamaryn
Where did you find the instructions? I must be overlooking them as I can not find them. Thanks.
The instructions are under “Sewing Notes.”
i printed the pattern on A4, cut and taped all the pieces, but there is no back piece. Is the back the same as the front?
Yes, the back is on pages 1,2,5,6 & 9.
There are no directions for this pattern?
Please read the blog post, the instructions are there.
is this the blog post?
is the front or the back supposed to have the seam down the center? The pattern has it on the back and darts on the front but all of the images have a seam down the front?
Two questions:
You cut on fold, so you only need one piece for the front. For the back you sew together the two pieces you cut out. Hope that helps. The only instructions i could find are the ones below the topic “Sewing Notes”. I think thats all there is.
That is because the front is cut on the fold, so it will be all one piece. As for the instructions, I can’t find them either
Hi! I’ve cut out most of the pattern pieces for size large. I’m looking at what I’m assuming is the back piece (already cut the front) and there are two sets of cut lines. Could you advise on which line is the correct one? Can’t wait to sew this up! Thank you so much!
did you get an answer for this ? I printed large and found same thing two lines for back ? Also
Not yet! Hopefully soon!
I was doing well with this pattern until it was time to connect the facing to the front and back body. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to do it so that the seams of the straps are inside when the rest of the top is right side out. It’s probably just my brain not being able to visualize it correctly, but a picture or at least a more detailed explanation of that step would be WILDLY helpful.
Made this yesterday and it turned out SO CUTE! Thank you!
I didn’t follow the instructions (admittedly not my strong suit) so I sewed the straps together inside out and flipped them right way, then topstitched. Turned out great 🙂