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Tank Top

A tank top drafted to your chest, shoulder, and torso measurements. Choose your strap style and neckline depth for a comfortable, custom-fit layering piece.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Bodice, Back Bodice, Neckband, Armhole Binding
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Sew shoulder seams / 2. Attach neckband / 3. Bind armholes...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Neckline: Crew neck / Scoop neck / V-neck
  • Strap style: Wide strap (~2.5″) / Racerback
  • Fit: Slim / fitted (+2″) / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
  • Armhole finish: Bias binding / Fold under & topstitch
  • Hem style: Straight / Shirttail curve
  • Fabric stretch: Stable knit (0% — not stretchy) / Low stretch — fleece, sweatshirt (5%) / Medium stretch — jersey, modal (10%) / High stretch — bamboo, rayon knit (15%)
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / 1″ fold & stitch

Style Variations

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Chest circumferenceDrafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder widthDrafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumferenceDrafted directly from your neck measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpitDrafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton jersey
  • Rayon jersey
  • Poly jersey / interlock
  • Bamboo jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric should I use for a tank top?

Cotton jersey or a cotton-modal blend with good stretch and recovery. Lightweight knits with 25%+ stretch across the grain work best.

Can a beginner sew a tank top?

Yes - the tank top is one of the simplest garment projects. Few pattern pieces and straightforward construction make it perfect for learning knit sewing.

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