Tag: summer tops

Sewing Lightweight Tops

I made these two tops recently from the same pattern. The pattern I used was Simplicity 2594.  There are 6 different views in this pattern.

The tops were pretty easy to sew.  They have a lined yoke area that I thought would be difficult to sew but it turned out to  be pretty simple.  There is a little topstitching involved so it is helpful to have an edge stitch foot for that.

mint green v neck top sewn by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
mint green v neck top sewn by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
back view of mint green top sewn by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
back view of mint green top sewn by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner

I made the mint green one above first and really like how it turned out.  I used a basic broadcloth fabric and it was easy to sew on.  I have already worn this top many times.  This top has a v neck front and a gathered back.  There are also a few pleats on the front on each shoulder area.   This was view E in the pattern.

purple top sewn by kimberlee from kimberlees korner
purple top sewn by kimberlee from kimberlees korner
back view of purple top sewn by kimberlee from kimberleeskorner
back view of purple top sewn by kimberlee from kimberleeskorner

The second one I made was this purple one in the above photos.  I used the same pattern but made a different view – view B – with the draped cowl neckline.  This top is okay.  I don’t like how it tuned out as well as the mint green one.  I used broadcloth fabric again because it was something I had in my stash and I think a rayon or silky poly fabric would have been a better fabric choice.  Even after sewing over 20 years I still make things that don’t always turn out as planned.  I have wore this top a couple of times.  I am also thinking that I do not care for how the drape of the cowl neck looks on me.  I will be sticking with the v neck option or the scoop neckline in the future.

What sewing projects have you been working on lately?  Leave me a Reply and let me know.

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Tank Tops made from T-shirts

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I just love pinterest!  It is such a great way to find ideas and inspirations for just about everything.

These tank tops were projects I found on pinterest and decided to make.  Both of them use a t-shirt to make the tank.

No Sew Tank Top made from Wobisobi tutorial
No Sew Tank Top made from Wobisobi tutorial
Back of No Sew Tank Top - tutorial from Wobisobi
Back of No Sew Tank Top – tutorial from Wobisobi
Tank Top made from pinterest tutuorial with my own i-cord strap idea and couched hem
Tank Top made from pinterest tutuorial with my own i-cord strap idea and couched hem

The royal purple one above was made using the directions I found from the Wobisobi site.  The project is called No Sew Halter and if you click on the highlighted text it will take you to the tutorial.  It is very easy to follow and requires no sewing.  I have made two of these now.  There are lots of other no sew t-shirt ideas and tutorials on this blog as well.

 

The red one to the left was made using a tutorial from crafterhours blog.  It is called tee to tank and if you click on the highlighted text it will take you to the tutorial.  I also found this through pinterest.  This particular tank does require a little bit of sewing.  I added a little of my own creativity to this one by hemming the bottom by couching down a variegated yarn that I had leftover in my stash from another project.  I also used this yarn to knit some i-cord for the straps at the top and neckline.  The i-cord then ties on one side.  I really like how this tank top turned out.

After making the red tank top I got inspired to use my pattern making program, Bernina My Label, and make my own version of this tank.  I used part of the halter top pattern that is from the My Label patterns and this batik fabric to make the multi color version below.

Tank Top - idea inspired by pinterest - made using Bernina My Label halter top pattern by Kimberlees Korner
Tank Top – idea inspired by pinterest – made using Bernina My Label halter top pattern by Kimberlees Korner

 

All of these tank tops are super easy and quick to make.  A great way to recycle an old t-shirt and create something new to wear for summer.

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.  It is hot here in Texas so I will probably be wearing one of these tank tops this weekend.