Tank Top with Contrast Side Panels

Name: Tank Top with Contrast Side Panels
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4273
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4273

A women's fitted sleeveless top in knit fabric, with curved seams that divide the front into a centre panel and two side panels, and shoulder yokes joining front and back. Neck and armholes are finished with bias binding. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Tank Top with Contrast Side Panels

When To Wear

For sport and hot days, with leggings, shorts or jeans.
Under a cardigan or jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, shaped by the curved front panel seams.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round neck finished with a 4 cm bias strip folded in half and topstitched; bar tack at the yoke seam.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with a 4 cm folded bias strip, with a bar tack at the side seam.

Front: Centre front panel and two side panels.

Back: One piece, joined to the front by separate shoulder yokes.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch; hem twin-needle topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. A few pieces, bias binding on neck and armholes and a simple hem; some practice with knit fabric helps.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium stretch, in natural or blended fibres. The side panels and yokes can be cut in a contrasting colour.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back – 1 piece
2. Center front – 1 piece
3. Side front – 2 pieces
4. Yoke – 2 pieces

Tip: When sewing knit fabrics, use a special elastic stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. For the hem, use a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Attach the side front PANELs to the center front. Serge the seams and press towards the center. Attach the yoke to the front. Serge the seam allowances and press downwards. Attach the yoke to the back on the right side. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards.
Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide, with a length equal to the neckline length. Fold the trim strip in half, right sides out, and press. Place the trim strip on the wrong side of the neckline and stitch. Turn to the right side and topstitch. Attach the left side of the yoke. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the back. Place a bar tack on the neckline at the level of the yoke attachment seam.
Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide, with a length equal to the armhole length. Fold the trim strip in half, right sides out, and press. Place the trim strip on the wrong side of the armhole and stitch. Turn to the right side and topstitch. Stitch the side seams. Serge the seam allowances and press towards the back. Place a bar tack on the armhole at the level of the side seam.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.