Fall Sewing #2 Drape Neck Tank

In all of the craziness that is going on at our house, sewing is my calm.  Getting the kids ready for the start of school has kept me very busy this week and in the middle of it my Dear Husband will be having heart surgery on Friday. He is having his pacemaker replaced.  He is on his fourth one so hopefully this is just a routine surgery.  Between pre-op, visits to the hospital and the doctors and school shopping I have found a little time to sew two tank tops.

I used Threads Drape neck tutorial to make a pattern from my tank sloper.  I had 2 yards of beautiful Maggy London ITY knit in Midnight blue leftover from the Muse Natalie dress I made earlier this year. Blogged about here

Drape neck pattern-Front view

Drape neck tank pattern layout

Drape neck tank top-front view

Drape neck tank top-back view

 The tank only took 1 yard of the fabric and I couldn't decide if I should use the other yard for sleeves or make another tank with it.  I did want sleeveless........... so I just made another tank, using my basic tank sloper.

One yard of fabric left over..................

Basic tank sloper pattern layout

The second tank is nothing fancy, just a basic tank.  Round neck, banded neckline & armholes.  It's a little more casual than the drape neck tank, but I like them both very much & I will get a lot of wear out both of these tanks.

Navy ITY Knit Tank-Front View

 I really like the bust dart, it makes the fit right on!  I thought at first that tanks don't have bust darts but It's my tank and I CAN have a bust dart.....................!

Navy ITY Knit Tank-Side View

Navy ITY Knit Tank-Back View

 

 

Navy ITY Knit Tank-Neck View

$3.50 per tank! What a deal!

Ok, I had my Dear Daughter take a few pictures of me wearing the drape neck tank.  I am no model, but I really LOVE this tank.  It fits perfect at the shoulders and the drape is perfect, no bra showing.  A very modest neckline with style!

Drape neck tank

 Of all the pictures, this one is the most ok.  I really like this jacket I purchased at a thrift store.  It's lightweight and perfect for A/C here in Florida.  I really like the drape neck tank top.  I didn't even  have a problem with it riding up at all!  Great tank!

Drape neck tank with jacket

I've crossed off two items from my fall sewing list.  I hope to get to another item or two next week.  I will have to see how needy my patient is after his surgery.................!

Fall Sewing List:

·        Drape neck tank tops (Two down)

·        Sweater wrap top

·        Cardigans

·        Denim Skirt

·        Sleeveless Button down shirt

·        Princess seam sheath dress

·        Liz Claiborne stripe vest

·        Solid color maxi dresses ¾ sleeve

·        Something with fringe

·        Nightgown with matching robe

·        Red dress with a leopard jacket/cardigan

Wish me luck & prayers for my Dear Husband!

Until next time...........

Bonnie