Rockyberry knit tank top for children (PDF)

Featuring: semi fitted through the shoulders and chest, relaxed at the waist and the hips tank top designed for knit fabrics. Can have optional colorblocked side panels. Comes with regular and scoop neckline. The bottom hem can be finished with a regular straight or curved hem or with a bottom band. Armholes and the neckline is finished with simple bands.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a colorblocked tank top (singlet) with a straight hem
View B - a regular tank top (singlet) with a curved hem and a chest pocket
View C - a tank top (singlet) with bottom band

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (18 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (16 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in)  (1 page)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) 
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

This pdf pattern is drafted for 2 body types - Regular and Slim. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment.

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 1-2 hours to finish (time may vary depending on options, your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Main fabric - Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 20-30 % horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch:

45-60" / 115-160 cm  
Bodice (Front and Back)
Sizes D-H - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-L - 0.65 m / 3/4 yards
Sizes N-R - 0.7 m/ 7/8 yards

Neckline bands, bottom band

45-60" / 115-160 cm
Medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and good recovery.

Neckline band - All sizes  4-5 cm / 1.5-2 in (use pattern piece for the exact measurements)
Bottom band - All sizes  15 cm / 6 in

 

NOTIONS

1. Polyester / Cotton threads 

2. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread