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Tutorial: Add a little flare to a plain tee or tank

August 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to adda  little bit of flare to the shape of a plain tee or tank.  She inserts a triangular shaped piece of fabric (a godet) into the bottom portion of the shirt, adding… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tip Top Tank for kids

July 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Tip Top Tank for kids.  At first glance I thought she had made them from some fabulous knit prints (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric.  The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour.   Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace insert to the back of a tank

July 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ali from Found in the Ali shows how she added a lace insert (from a doily) to the back of a ribbed tank.  I love the combiantion of the lace and the knit fabric!  Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible tank with no raw edges on the shoulders

July 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Noile Dot Net shows how to make a simple reversible tank.  Her tutorial includes detailed instructions for making the seams on the shoulder straps smooth and pretty on both sides, no raw edges showing.  This same process could be used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffled tank from a boxy tee

July 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Southern Institute to find out how to transform a man’s boxy t-shirt into a woman’s ruffled tank.  The fit is loose, with an elastic casing at the bottom to cinch it in at the hip.  A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a too-long swimsuit into a faux tankini

July 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lovenicky from Frou Frou by Lovenicky shows how she turned a swimsuit that was too long through the torso into a faux tankini that fit perfectly.  This is such a clever refashion!  And though it might be intimidating to think… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin flower tank

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs on I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her sequin flower tank, no sewing required!  She starts with a store-bought tank and embellishes it with sequin trim.  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little Girl’s Braided Ruffle Tank

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls.  The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front.  Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sorbetto Tank Top by Colette Patterns

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for a simple summer top.  Called the Sorbetto Tank Top, it’s a sleeveless top with one perfect pleat down the center.  Beautiful!  Go to the free pattern. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruched neckline for a tee or tank

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bromeliad shows how easy it is to make add a ruched neckline to a t-shirt or tank.  Make it from a silky or shiny fabric to add almost-instant zazz to a plain shirt.  Get the tutorial. I found this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique-style embellished tank for little girls

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut To Princess shows how to make a boutique-style embellished tank for little girls.  You start with a store-bought tank, so all you have to do is add the fabric, ruffles, and buttons.  Sooo girly!!  Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a ruffled button placket to a tank or tee

April 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread shows how to add a ruffled button placket to a plain tank or tee. It’s not a functional placket (the buttons are purely decorative), but one a stretchy shirt that’s not an issue and it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tank top with cascading bow on shoulder

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Sew Petite Gal shows how to make a tank top with an oversized cascading bow on one shoulder.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Petite Gal on Cut Out + Keep]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag from a couple of tank tops

January 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Fast Daze shows how to create a cute tote bag from a pair of tank tops.   The shirts need to be identical, so keep an eye out for end-of-season sales when you can pick them up for a… Read more ...
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