I'm on holidays! Yippeee!! I have so much sewing planned. If I only get through half of it, I'll be happy.
I've been dreaming of pure white tanks for a few weeks. In particular, one with textured fabric, a high neck line and cut away arms. This pattern is self drafted, based initially on the
Tiny Pocket Tank and
Valerie, and has been modified to achieve this superb fit. I'm feelin rather smug about the fit :)
I adore this style and foresee this will become my new 'go-to' tank pattern this summer.
The white colour choice is an interesting change for me. Normally I'm all about black, but for some reason I've been dreaming in crisp whites for Summer. Naturally given my family and work life, I envisage I'll need a few more white tanks as they will in all likelihood, end up trashed.
While I searched high and low (on the internet) to find white textured knit or woven fabric, I didn't come up with much (please do tell if you find any!). One of the teachers at my school recently purchased a white tee from a discount fashion outlet with the most lovely geometric, embossed design on it. I'm tempted to drive quite far away to see if I can buy the same top to hack into another tank, but I really don't want to drive so far away and waste a holiday day without a guarantee. I know I'm not the only crazy that would contemplate this! So, being sensible, I ended up at Spotty and purchased some simple white, cotton seersucker.
As the fabric was a little sheer, I lined the front and the back yoke pieces with lawn. To perfect the finish, there are no visible seam lines or top stitching on this tank. I even hand stitched the hem, which is a rare occurrence
As I like to play with fabric, there is a subtle change in direction of the fabric. The texture runs horizontally on the front and back yoke and vertically on the back. I also angled the back yoke, for a little interest.
I adore this tank and will be back with more versions soon. I hope you are enjoying the Spring weather change, or Fall if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. I envisage more gardening in my future!
It looks great. The fit and style is spot on. Enjoy sewing these holidays. I should be sewing but have lost the mojo.
ReplyDeletePretty! White just screams springtime doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteI think you've just nailed the perfect summer tank top. It's a beautiful fit and I think the directional changes with the fabric are a really nice touch.
ReplyDeleteNot only do I love the tank, I love the styling with the simple jeans, patterned shoes and the ponytail!
ReplyDeleteDirty hair dear! :) Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt looks great - love the neckline and the loose fit through the body. And white makes me think of summery days sipping cider. Can't wait for summer to fully hit.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, so clean and crisp. I think the detail of changing the direction of the weave is inspired. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh - so far away! We don't live that far away. ;p
ReplyDeleteOh Christy, this is so lovely! You have definitely perfected the fit, and the yokes with the change in grain line are perfect. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I'll need to get my passport stamped :p
ReplyDeleteLove the cut of this. Pretty summer tank!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tank! I like the higher neckline, a most practical addition.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top, it looks fabulous. its great to be on holidays. I had so much sewing planned as well but have been social instead. Enjoy next week.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if anyone knows a pattern with a similar yoke back. Thinking of buying the tiny pocket tank but neither this nor the Valerie has a back yoke and I really love this top you've made. Thanks
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