Anyway, I made three of these tank tops - one black and two brown.
The pattern is KwikSew 2759. I love the depth and width of the neckline and the width of the straps. I made minimal alterations to the pattern - a tiny change in the shoulder slope and 1" added to the bottom of the armhole for better coverage.
This was one of those super-quick projects that yield three wearable garments in one afternoon. I like that. I'm not much for instant gratification but when it happens, it's nice.
The black fabric is a Sophia knit from stash. The brown fabric is a viscose/poly/lycra knit from a recent Michael's Fabrics mailer. (I bought ten yards of it so you'll be seeing it again.) With only two pieces, the pattern is quick to cut. After serging the shoulder seams and side seams, I used a narrow zig-zag (2mm width, 2mm length) to finish the neckline, armholes, and hem. I like this finish better than coverstitching - I think it's less visible and less sporty-looking.
(No, I don't know why DH didn't tell me to change the pose so the pants wouldn't look like that.)
I'd love to say that I'll be sewing up a storm soon but until cooler weather comes, that's only a dream. Without air conditioning ("No, ma'am, you won't need air conditioning, this is Wyoming." Don't need air conditioning, my foot! When it's 80F outside, it's 85F in here and that's with the blinds closed.), I am not keen to spend hours in my heat-hole of a sewing room (which is wonderful the rest of the year) or to even turn on the iron.
Also, the fall semester starts next Monday so time will be at a premium. Still though, I have a few more wardrobe holes to fill so there will be some sewing soon.
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10 comments:
What a great basic tank! And, you know, photographers (husbands or teens) just don't seem to notice stuff like that. I am much happier now that I use a remote to take my own pics. :)
I have that pattern! I morphed it into a bodysuit for DD # 1 about 10 years ago, but never made it up as presented.
I do remember that the armhole was ludicrously low, but I love a good tank top; I think I need to pull that out and work it over.
Why ever should I buy a tank when they're so easily made? ;-)
Simply lovely, Alexandra.
Those are gorgeous and I have a stupid question to ask. I don't own a serger and wonder how this could be made given that lack?
Elizabeth (edj3 on the stitches guild forums)
That's a great pattern - don't have this one, but one similar. Will try it out - thanks.
These are a great basic. I can see why you made three of them!
Good basics - I need some instant gratification projects too.
Your outfits are wonderful, as always. These tanks are sleek and the perfect work attire.
I share your predicament regarding sewing rooms that are too hot to sew in! Frustrating, isn't it?
Hope the start of semester goes well!
And thank you for your good wishes on my blog, Alexandra :)
Missing your posts. Hope you're doing okay.
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