Tank Top – Page 12

Tutorial: Easy elastic-waist tank dress for summer

July 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make this elastic-waist tank dress for summer. Starting with a ready-made tank top makes this a quick, easy project. The gathered skirt looks pretty but is also comfortable in the hot summer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gardens At Dusk romantic ruffled tank

July 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain ribbed tank into a romantic tank. She calls it her Gardens At Dusk tank, an appropriate name given the rolled fabric flowers and the feminine ruffles. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy petal tank tunic for tween girls

July 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to make this cute petal tank, perfect for older girls or the tween set. Of course, it’d also be cute for the littler girls. The rows of petals at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maternity bubble tank

June 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Being pregnant during the hot summer can be more than a little uncomfortable. Loose fitting, comfortable clothes will do wonders, though. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a bubble tank that’s perfect for summertime maternity. The elastic band… Read more ...

Tutorial: One strap tank t-shirt refshion for girls

June 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kell from My Peach didn’t grow on a tree refashioned an adult-sized t-shirt into this fabulous tank for her daughter. The asymmetry of the one shoulder strap paired with the graphic from the old tee gives it an edgy look… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a lace trimmed tank the easy way

June 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from loopdeelou and I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to trim a tank with a bit of crocheted lace. Don’t worry, you don’t have to actually crochet the lace – just use an inexpensive doily instead. It’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a basic tank swimsuit

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Everyday Chaos shares a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Necessity swimsuit. If the idea of sewing a bathing suit is daunting, remember that the basic tank is just two pieces of fabric with elastic at the legs, arms,… Read more ...

Tutorial: From boxy tank to flattering tunic

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Eco Stitcher tells how she turned this boxy tank into a flattering tunic. A strip of contrast fabric adds extra length, and a bit of shirring cinches it in under the bust. Read more at The Eco Stitcher.… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Tissue flutter tank

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking made this lovely tissue flutter tank, inspired by a simlar top by J. Crew. She shares the tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking] … Read more ...

Giveaway: “Dorothy” summer tank dress

June 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away this summertime dress to a lucky reader. Made from a tank top and some blue gingham, it’s aptly named the Dorothy dress. Get the details and enter the giveaway at Ruffles and … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Add a vintage hankie collar to a plain tank

May 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tank. She made hers from a vintage handkerchief. What a fun way to use the pretty prints of an old hankie! This would be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a bow strap to a tank top

May 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kama from Quilteroo shows how to add a bow strap to the shoulder of a tank top. This simple addition can really dress-up a plain tank. Add some applique and a fabric flower to really amp up the style. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Mohito summer frock from a skirt and a tank

May 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from The TumTum Tree and Grosgrain Fabulous shows how to turn a tank top and a thrift store skirt into an easy summer stylin’ Mohito frock. Dresses like this are my favorite way to dress for the summer. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique a lovely spring bouquet on a plain tank

May 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to embellish a plain tank with a spring bouquet applique. The flower petals are fluffy and dimensional. The sheer tone-on-tone fabric in her example is absolutely lovely!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ tunic from a tank

April 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to turn a basic girls’ tank top into an awesome summer tunic. She slices, dices, and adds a gathered skirt from a printed cotton. Bits that she trimmed off the bottom of the… Read more ...