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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

yoke tank {tutorial} and pattern!

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I don't often sew for myself.. but I usually love when I do. This project was no different. I have this purple yoke tank that I love... So I copied it, and added a few changes. First, I used a light weight cotton (no stretch) and second I made it a bit longer. I think the result is a bit more dressy than the original.
I would say this is a size small or x-small. But, you can make any size you need with just a few simple changes.
you can find my pattern pieces here 
Google doc should be downloaded to computer before printing or it won't come out correctly.
or
Or, you can measure on that fits you well and compare to my yoke to get started. 
1st: create the yoke part. Use mine, or trace the top part of a tank top that fits you well now. I cut two of the same and sewed right sides together. Clip the seam and turn. Top stitch all around, including the unsewn bottom. (this will keep the two pieces together.)
Cut a rectangle for the rest of the front. It should be wider than the yoke (how much will depend on how full you want the gathers. Mine was around 6 inches wider. The length should be how long you want your shirt. Yoke + rectangle = length.
 
I only gathered the center (see arrows) until the width matched the top.
 Pin and sew right sides together.

 The back was simple. I traced the tank (you can use my pattern, only the top part is included, extend down to the length need. Make the angle slightly slanted out so the bottom is larger than the pattern) You can also use a tank you like for size and tracing) Because the fabric was so thin, I used a rolled hem foot around the arm holes and neck on the back, so easy! You can also make a strip of bias tape from your material and edge the top.
 and... here's what it looks like on. I think I should have ironed it first! Also, no head... it was just one of those days...ha!


 I would love to see what you come up with! Post to my flickr group! Also, a maternity version (no, I'm not pregnant) coming later!
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9 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing a nice tutorial. I understand the no head photo I often cut my head off in my pics. My face gets a weird expression as soon as a camera goes off. Your top is great.

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  2. This is so cute! Perfect for summer. If you're looking for another place to share your awesome tutorial, head on over to Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/05/make-it-great-monday.html). We never have enough sewing projects...hope to see you there!

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  3. The tank turned out great. I really need to sew things for myself! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  4. Awesome job! I'm definitely going to give this a whirl! I'm not sure I can squeeze into a small, but I can play with it. I'm always making stuff for my daughter, so I'd like to try this one for myself. I found you over at Sew Much Ado and now I'm following you along. I love find fellow sewers :-)

    Hope you have a chance to check me out too.

    Take care,
    Jen
    sunnyvanilla.blogspot.com

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  5. Super cute! I do love a shirt with a yoke

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  6. I love a yoked shirt! I'm just starting to learn "how to" sew, this is definitely on my list now to try!

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  7. I love the idea of the gathers just in the middle. It's a really nice pattern.

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  8. Very cute top! I would love for you to link this up to "I Made This" at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-made-this-4.html

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  9. how would this be in a knit??

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