Pony Tanks // Sewing For Women
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So, the Pony Tank. Oh, the Pony Tank, y'all!!
It is the knit tank of dreams I didn't even know I had. It hugs in all the right places and skims over all the rest. Can anyone else relate to the mom-tummy that is left after 3 kiddos? This, my friends... It is just the most flattering top!
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Taking care of the info... This tank pattern is designed by Gabriela of Chalk and Notch, and also comes with a tank dress option. Both views feature a v-neckline and hi-low hemline. The neckline and armsyces are finished with traditional knit bands.
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The recommended fabric for this pattern is rayon, bamboo, and modal jerseys. I don't know about you, but I have amassed a decent collection of rayon spandex jerseys, and while it is a great fabric, I'm not that huge of a fan of standard t-shirts made from it. I find that it can be clingy to all my lumps and bumps. Well, not this pattern! It swings away from the lumps and bumps, all while draping beautifully. I have found the holy grail for my stash.
Oh and did I mention (with my 2 inches in length taken out) it only takes a YARD of fabric???? I hear angels singing.
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Gabriela also has a super informative post about different fabric types you can use for this pattern here, plus loads of inspiration photos.
Have I convinced you yet that I love this pattern?
Let me show you the back!
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I love the shape of the back, it is cut in far enough to be super flattering, but not far enough to require a racerback bra.
The underarm coverage is perfect as well.
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So let's talk a little bit about sizing. I sized down one size, just to have a slightly more fitted look across the top, and shortened the top by 2 inches. These are both just personal preference in how I prefer things to fit my body. Because I sized down, the back fits a little tighter than designed and sometimes my bra strap does like to peek. Nothing a simple bra strap holder doesn't fix!
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This shibori fabric is rayon spandex from Joann's. This is actually the second tank I made, the first being a black rose floral from Raspberry Creek Fabrics (similar here). She has some of the loveliest florals in her shop (see this section here for rayon spandex florals)! After I made the first one, I wore it, no joke, five days out of the six following that last hem stitch. It is true love.
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I have it paired here with a brand new pair of Chi-Town Chinos, which I also believe, to be a match made in heaven! I'll be posting all about those next week!
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Thanks for reading! Have a great week, friends!
I'm so happy that you love this tank. I love your fabric choices, both perfect!! I'm a mom of three - so you can guess that I feel you :) XO
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love this tank! Would love to make a couple to wear this summer yet, so I hope I can win the pattern ��
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI like this pattern! I also like the blue fabric. They both look great! Holly
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Beautiful!!!😍
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