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Getting Started
* Read the entire pattern before beginning.
* All seam allowances are 3/8” unless otherwise stated.
* Since this is a knit garment, edges can be left raw. You can alternatively serge or use a zigzag stitch to finish edges
and seams.
* Pre-wash fabric to prevent shrinkage.
* Optional topstitching will always be specified.
Recommended Fabrics:
* Four-way stretch knit with at least 50% recovery is recommended. These may include cotton spandex, brushed poly,
French terry with rayon (stretch), ITY, rayon spandex, stretch velvet, etc. A two-way stretch with less than 50% stretch can
be used, as the tank is not form fitting, but the previously mentioned fabrics will have a nicer drape
*The best fabrics for the neckband includes cotton spandex
Notions & Supplies
*Sewing supplies: Sewing machine, thread, needles, scissors or rotary blade, and washaway tape optional for hem.
Pattern Pieces Printing, Cutting & Assembly Instructions
* PS&C patterns are layered, providing the option to print one or more sizes at once.
* When printing, make sure to select Auto portrait/landscape and 100% scale boxes.
* Select the pattern pages to print. Ensure that “print as image” is not selected within Advanced settings.
* Once printed, match up symbols and tape pattern pieces together. A visual depiction of the pattern layout will be
provided with the cutting instructions.
*Pages can be trimmed to black border or aligned (along border) without trimming.
*Page numbers are numerical from top to bottom.
*Page letters are matched alphabetically from left to right.
*Pages meet to make complete circles.
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Printing Specific Pattern Sizes
* Open the pdf pattern.
* On the far left side of the screen is a layers button (three diamond shapes layered on top of each other). Click this
button to expand options.
* Every size will have a black oval in the box. This means all sizes will print. De-select the sizes that are not needed by
clicking the box.
Do not de-select the “Must Print” box.
Fabric Cutting Guide
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Women’s Size Chart
Imperial (in)
Size XS S M L XL XXL 1X 2X 3X
Bust 31.5 33 35 36.85 38.75 43 46 48.6 51
Waist 25.2 27 29 30.5 32.4 36.7 39.5 42.4 45
HIp 34.7 36 38 40 42 46 49 51.6 54
Bicep 10.23 10.7 11.27 11.84 12.41 13.69 14.54 15.39 16.24
Metric (cm)
Size XS S M L XL XXL 1X 2X 3X
Bust 80 84 88.8 93.6 98.4 109.2 116.4 123.6 130
Waist 64 68 72.8 77.6 82.4 93.2 100.4 107.6 114
Hip 88 92 96.8 101.6 106.4 117 124 131 138
Bicep 26 27.2 28.64 30.08 31.52 34.76 36.92 39.08 41.24
Fabric Requirements
60” Wide (YD) XS S M L XL XXL 1X 2X 3X
Tank 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7/8 1 7/8 1 7/8
152cm wide
XS S M L XL XXL 1X 2X 3X
(MTR)
Tank 90 90 90 90 90 90 170 170 170
Customizing The Fit
* Measure your full bust, waist, and full hip.
* Choose your size on the size chart that corresponds
with your measurements. You may need to blend sizes
in different areas (i.e. grade out in hips).
*The pattern is designed for 5’5’’ - 5’7’’, so if you
are shorter or taller than this range, you will take the
difference in inches and divide by 2 as a general
guide. Then, you will shorten or lengthen at the given
line on the pattern. If you are 5’1’’, for example, the
difference is 4’’, so you would shorten the pattern by
2’’ (4/2).
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Construct Bodice
Step 1: Align the shoulder seams right
sides together (RST). Sew with a stretch
stitch or Serge.
Step 2: Place the tank right sides
together. Pin all the way from the bottom
of the armscye to the bottom of the hem.
Sew with a stretch stitch or serge. Finish
seams as desired.
Adding the Neck and Arm bands
Step 3: Fold your neckband in half, right
sides together. Sew or serge to create a
full loop. Repeat with arm bands.
Step 4: Pin the neck band and neck
opening in quarters. Start with the seam,
fold in half to mark the front. Match the
front and back pins to mark the sides.
Repeat the pinning process with the arm
bands.
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Step 5: Place the neckband right sides
together on the neck opening. Match the
pins starting with the pin at the back of
the neck opening and the seam of the
neckband. Pin in place. Sew with a stretch
stitch or Serge to finish the seam. Repeat
with the arm bands.
Step 6: Turn the neck band inside the
tank, so that the wrong sides of the tank
and the bands are together. Press the
seam to the inside of the tank. Topstitch
1/8” away from the raw edge of the neck
band. Repeat with the arm bands.
Hemming
Step 7: Serge ends first if desired. Fold
the hem up 1’’ and pin in place around
the bottom. Press.
Step 8: Topstitch 1/8” away from the raw
edge.
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