Round Neck Tank Top with Contrast Facings

Name: Round Neck Tank Top with Contrast Facings
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5245
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5245

A straight, hip-length women's tank top for knit or stretch fabric, cut in two pieces, with a round neckline and armholes finished with folded bands in a contrasting fabric. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: stretch fabrics or knits such as cotton jersey.

Tech. Description

Round Neck Tank Top with Contrast Facings

A straight, hip-length women's tank top for knit or stretch fabric, cut in two pieces, with a round neckline and armholes finished with folded bands in a contrasting fabric.

When To Wear

In summer with shorts, skirts or jeans.
Under an open shirt or jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, with side seams and shoulder seams only.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Round, lower at the front, finished with a contrast band joined into a ring, folded in half, stitched on, wrapped to the wrong side over the raw edge and topstitched into the seam.

Sleeves: Sleeveless; armholes finished with contrast bands in the same way as the neckline.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Turned and topstitched hem.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two main pieces, straight seams and folded bands at the neckline and armholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Stretch fabrics or knits such as cotton jersey.

Additional Supplies

Contrasting fabric for the neckline and armhole bands

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back - 1 piece on fold
2. Front - 1 piece on fold
From contrast fabric:
3. Armhole facing - 2 pieces
4. Neckline facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch side and shoulder seams.
Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, turn the raw edge inwards and topstitch.
Stitch the neckline facing into a loop, fold in half lengthwise with right side out and press. Place the facing and neckline right sides together and stitch. Fold the facing to the wrong side, enclose the raw edge and topstitch in the ditch.
Stitch the armhole facings into loops, fold in half lengthwise with right sides out and press. Place the facings and armholes right sides together and stitch. Fold the facings to the wrong side, enclose the raw edges and topstitch in the ditch.