The Works Tank | Ruched & Plain Tank PDF Sewing Pattern

• 2 Ruched styles: Drawstring or Elastic.
• 2 Plain styles: Classic & Banded.
• Wide binding on necklines & armholes.
• 3 necklines: High, mid & low.
• Multiple lengths.
• Shoulders wide enough to cover bra straps (even sports bras).
• Fitted silhouette (not tight).
• Print at home, A0 copy shop & projector.
• Sizes 4-30, all included.

Note: this pattern does not include a dress but you can make one by extending the hemline.

• Size 4-30.
• Includes all sizes.
• View sizing information & size chart here.

• View fabric requirements chart here.

We recommend using 4-way stretch knit fabric with good recovery & containing lycra, spandex or elastane. Horizontal stretch: Min 40%+. Vertical stretch: Min 20%+.

BINDING: The binding fabric MUST contain elastane, spandex or Lycra or it will stretch out of shape when stretched. If your fabric narrows when you stretch it, chances are it doesn't have elastane & won't be suitable. See tutorial for more details.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Bamboo Elastane, Cotton Lycra, Crepe knit, Cupro spandex, Double brushed poly (DBP), ITY (not suitable for binding), Liverpool (make sure it has enough vertical stretch), Modal elastane, Soft poly elastane knits, Rayon elastane, Scuba, Single brushed poly (SBP), Viscose Elastane.

TRIMS:

Ruched with drawstring option: 4 x drawstrings, 2 for each side. Use pattern piece #8 to make your own or purchase suitable drawstring.

• Cropped: 60cm (24”) x 4
• Regular: 70cm (27”) x 4
• Long: 75cm (30”) x 4

Ruched with elastic option: 5-7mm (1/4”) knit, swim or clear elastic.

• Cropped: 24cm (9 1/2”) x 2
• Regular: 33cm (13”) x 2
• Long: 39cm (15 1/4”) x 2

• PRINT AT HOME PATTERN: Yes.
• A0 COPY SHOP PATTERN: Yes.
• PROJECTOR PATTERN: Yes. Include multi-coloured & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces.
• LAYERED: Yes.
• TUTORIAL: Yes.
  Comprehensive instructions. Step by step guide. Colour photos. Tips & tricks.

THE BASICS:

• SIZES: AU 4-30. All included.
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• FABRIC TYPE: Stretch. 
• MEASUREMENTS: Metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
• SEAM ALLOWANCES: Included. Seam allowances vary. Main is 7mm (1/4") unless otherwise specified.
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