GARMENT SPECIFICS The Axis Tank is an unlined cropped tank top bralette, designed to be worn as a comfort or layering garment. It is entirely elastic free. Four different views feature the tank with scooped and high necklines, with different design panels. View One Three feature only two seams in the garment body, curving around the bust dart and along the side. View Two Four has decorative colorblock panels inspired by vintage lingerie. All openings are finished with a super easy binding method using elastic or your garment fabric.
Garment can be entirely constructed with a sewing machine; serger/overlocking machine optional. Techniques required include zig zag stitches, pinning sewing curved seams, and understitching seam allowances.
SUGGESTED FABRICS Knit fabrics with 50-75% stretch, preferably with a spandex content. Bamboo, Rayon, or blends with Cotton, Lycra, Silk, Spandex, Nylon, Tencel. 100% cotton tends to stretch out quickly. Measure stretch by marking out 4” of fabric, then gently stretch to max.
FABRIC YARDAGE
- XXS - XL 1/2 yard
- 1X - 6X 1 yard
NOTIONS
- Thread
SIZES This pattern includes sizes XXS-000/00 to 6X-40/42
Sophie’s bust is 32”, underbust is 26”, waist is 25”, and she is 5’10” tall. She is wearing size XS - 0/2 with no modifications.
Lydia's bust is 51", underbust is 40", waist is 42". She is wearing a 1X with no modifications.
