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Your favourite tank dress pattern No fuss, no details, just the perfect tank dress.
Vibekeinyork Intermediate Member since 7/11/06 Posts: 838	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/3/11 8:29 AM So, what is the best tank dress pattern out there?
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4820	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vibekeinyork Like this post Date: 7/3/11 8:48 AM I know this one isn't in print anymore, but Simplicity 9522(1980 pattern) is my all time favorite. I use it as one of my "around the house" dresses. I also pack them for trips, to put on after a shower and before bed time, incase someone knocks on the motel door. I've also slept in them, while away from home.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2271	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/3/11 9:56 AM I've seen 9522 on Etsy. I have NL 6352 which is a floater style, but could be narrowed for a tank.
ConnieBJ   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 12/31/03 Posts: 1854 Contest Committee	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/3/11 11:44 AM Eve is making a tank dress from a company that I am not familiar with ... Jaime Christina - Mission Maxi. It looks like a great dress! Here is a review by Stacy Review -- Edited on 7/3/11 11:48 AM -- ------ Connie Bontje http://www.couturesmith.com Twitter: Couturesmith Facebook: Connie Bontje Desperately trying to keep ahead of my pattern, fabric and dressform collection!
sewing for fun   Advanced VA USA Member since 5/3/06 Posts: 171	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vibekeinyork Like this post Date: 7/3/11 12:01 PM The mission maxi tank looks very cute! I especially like Kwik Sew 3703... for a racer back tank Kwik sew racer back tank It runs a little big, as most KS patterns, so I cut a size smaller. Fast to sew and can be dressy or casual, or even make a nightgown or beach cover-up. For a "standard" tank dress that is more fitted, you could try Kwik sew 3876 fitted tank dress For "standard", looser fit tank for knits, you might try Kwik Sew 3214 tank dress looser fit KS illustrations are not very appealing, but their patterns are excellent. I have never had a bad one - just have to pay attention to the style and description and disregard the often dated and boring illustrations. Fit and instructions are excellent and very consistent. I have also used a tank or Tshirt pattern I like, then copy the lower part from a RTW dress whose fit I like and very easy to do - no guessing on the fit! I hope your tank dress turns out well - have fun sewing! -- Edited on 7/3/11 12:02 PM --
tg33 Beginner IRELAND Member since 11/11/08 Posts: 956	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/4/11 6:17 AM Would it be possible to make a top like KS3740 into a dress? ------ Reading from Europe
lakaribane Beginner HAITI Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 1746	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/4/11 11:59 AM I've been wanting B5606 for a while now. I'm thinking of making the dress without the wraps and I wonder if it couldn't be lengthened for a maxi-dress. From the line drawing, it looks fitted in the bodice but loose below the waist: It's an idea, anyway... ------ Fashion Maté, where I blog about what I (eventually) sew : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com Addicted to Pinterest? Me too! : http://pinterest.com/lakaribane/
Vibekeinyork Intermediate Member since 7/11/06 Posts: 838	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/4/11 4:46 PM Thank you (tank you) for all your suggestions. Seems like KS might be the way to go. They are expensive here, though. Lakaribane, that dress is intrigueing.
lakaribane Beginner HAITI Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 1746	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vibekeinyork Like this post Date: 7/5/11 8:32 AM Quote: Vibekeinyork that dress is intrigueing. V, it's downloadable from the Butterick website but I've never tried that option. ------ Fashion Maté, where I blog about what I (eventually) sew : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com Addicted to Pinterest? Me too! : http://pinterest.com/lakaribane/
EveS   Intermediate MI USA Member since 11/26/06 Posts: 2700	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/5/11 9:30 AM Thanks, Connie, for doing the work for me! I did a quickie muslin of the Jamie Christina dress in a short (above the kneed) length and am now moving on to a final one in the maxi length. I really like this pattern. As Stacey noted, it's close fitting, but it's a knit tank. It's easy to remedy if you need to. I also made the straps a bit wider to make it more bra friendly. Again...easy fix. I searched high and low for a simple tank (I needed something with minimal seams, no darts, etc) that was somewhat close-fitting and this was the best option I found. It's nicely drafted and I'm going to get a lot of use out of this pattern. Eve ------ People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it - Chinese proverb

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