Pattern · 2 pieces
Tank Top
A simple strappy tank — the bodice block with narrow straps and a deeper neckline and armhole.
① Measurements
② Fabric & layout
0.64 m
length at 140 cm wide
0.62 m
buy (+waste)
Pieces stay upright so the grainline runs along the fabric — that keeps the garment hanging right. Turn on rotation only for non-directional fabric. Cut through several layers for multiples; “on fold” pieces go against a fold. Buy a little extra for your first make.
Suggested fabric
Cotton jersey · Cotton/spandex blend · Interlock knit · Rib knit
150–220 gsm (4.4–6.5 oz/yd²) · stretch needed
soft stretchy knit
A basic tank wants a soft knit with good recovery so the neckline and armholes hug the body and spring back — use a ballpoint/stretch needle and bands cut shorter than the openings.
Avoid: Woven cotton poplin, Linen, Non-stretch fabrics
③ Place a motif
Preview where a chest print, pocket or embroidery will sit before you cut — then print it as a placement guide.
④ Print & cut
Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Measure the 50 mm test square before cutting. Tape pages by row & column, then cut along the dashed line (it includes seam allowance) and sew along the solid line. Watch the grainline arrows — auto-arrange may rotate a piece to save paper.
Atelier notes
- 01Best in a knit or a soft drapey woven so it slips over your head without a closure.
- 02Bind the neckline, straps and armholes in one go with bias tape for a tidy finish.
- 03Check the strap spacing against a vest that fits — bra straps should sit hidden.
Narrow straps; front neckline scooped lower than the back. · Seam allowance 12mm on the dashed line.