Sewing Patterns, Pattern Review, Sewing Classes, Sewing Machines and Sewing Machine Reviews!
Platinum Sponsor: Fashion Fabrics Club
Huge Selection Fashion Fabrics at Discount Prices

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag|Login|Help]
Sewing Review and Pattern Reviews Sewing Knowledge Base Sewing Patterns Sewing Classes & Sewing Lessons Sewing Machine & Embroidery Machinery Sewing Message Boards Sewing merchants Blog Help/FAQ About Pattern Review
Enter your e-mail address:




Advanced Search
Tags
New to PR?
Sewing Machines
Compare Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews
Embroidery Machines
Sewing Reviews
Sewing Patterns
Review Gallery
Sewing Books
Sewing Supplies
Sewing Websites
Sewing Stores
Sewing Class Reviews
Sewing Expo Reviews
Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sewing Podcasts
NEW!Fabric Glossary
Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request
Your Account
Edit Profile
My Page
Favorites
Wish List
Pattern Catalog
Notifications
Friends of PR
Join Friends of PR
Find a member
Deal Corner
Photo Album
Calendar
Chat Room
Chat Schedule
Chat Transcripts
Sewing Classifieds
Add a Classified
Sewing Contests
enter contest
contest report
contest gallery
Favorite Links
reviews with comments
merchant gallery
article archive
newsletter archive
Craft Resources
contact info
shipping rates
returns & refunds
testimonials
Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club
Fashion Fabrics Club
Ottobre Design: 03-2006 (Free Tank top) - Type:Toddlers    printable version
Viewed 165 times 2 more reviews
Review rated Very Helpful by 5 people   
Reviewed by:Deepika
photo
Friend of PR
About Deepikastarstarstarstar
MA USA
Member since: 11/28/01
Reviews written: 294
Sewing skills:Intermediate
Favored by: 267 people
patterns reviewed: 199
Bio: more...
Report a problem with this review

Posted on:3/7/13 11:51 AM
Project Photo:photo
Pattern Photo:

Pattern Info provided by Deepika

Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
Current Tags What is a Tag:
Fabric:Cotton-Lycra Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
Related Links  
Click on to add a link
I never realized how difficult it is to find a tank top for a toddler which doesn't cost $20! In New England winters, I like to layer my little one. So when I spotted this pattern, I decided to give it a shot. So last evening with an hour to spare, I made this tank. And guess what? I still had more scraps so I made another one. I was about to make yet another but I finally ran out of this fabric

Now, I've finally found a use for my knit scraps and she looks happy in her new tank! In summer she can just run around in this and still look cute.

Pattern Description: A Free Tank Top Pattern for Toddlers from Ottobre (Thank you!)

Pattern Sizing: 80 - 122cm. I made the smallest size (80) for my 2 year old and the fit is perfect for her.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? To be honest I didn't even look at them. The construction is super simple. I followed this order.

1. Sew one shoulder,
2. Bind the neck.
3. Sew the 2nd shoulder
4. Bind the armholes
5. Sew Side Seams
6. Hem!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It's such a useful pattern to have and free to boot!

Fabric Used: I used left over cotton lycra from this project.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't use the binding pattern. I always measure and make my own based on the stretch of the fabric. Next time I will lower the back neck. It's too high for her.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will totally sew this again and again! In my next version I will add gather to the front to make it a little more girly.

Conclusion: Make this today! And I promise you'll keep going.

thumbsup Pattern with more than 5 reviews!
Merchants on PR
Fitz Like a Glove Ironing Board Cover
Made In Australia
Deals!
SewBaby
Unique Sewing Patterns
Deals!
Reconstructing History
Reconstructing History
Web site
<< Previous      Next >>
11 Comments      Login to Add a Comment
Miss Tanya said...
The tank tops are adorable - you did a great job. And your model is beautiful! Love the hair!
3/7/13 2:32 PM
Dee2 said...
This is so cute--your model is adorable! Love the fabric--isn't it wonderful to use those leftovers from other projects?
3/7/13 3:15 PM
Rhonda in Montreal said...
The pigtails!!! ;D
3/7/13 6:23 PM
velosewer said...
She's just too cute. Adorable.
3/7/13 7:09 PM
Donel said...
Thanks for the review! I didn't know this pattern was available and looks like a great way to use the scraps like you said.
3/7/13 9:30 PM
1SewSweet said...
I don't know which is cuter, the sweet baby, the adorable hair or those beautiful tank tops! Nice job on all three! :)
3/8/13 5:53 AM
VivianZ said...
I love this FREE top! I am a first time GM, so love to make clothes for my GD. How big of a seam allowance did you use as it doesn't say on the pattern. I don't have a child to try it on, so you made the smallest, but what size does she wear normally? This is so I can compare. These are so cute, and I do have scraps to use. Thanks for the review!
3/8/13 7:50 AM
Michele Lommasson said...
Very cute!
3/8/13 9:18 AM
Deepika said...
Vivian, I added 3/8" seam allowance. My daughter is 2 but she wears 18-24 months clothes. And this tank is snug on her. But I wanted it that way because I am using this as an undershirt. I think you may want to go up a size. Hope this helps. Here's a link to Ottobre Size Chart.
3/8/13 5:41 PM
VivianZ said...
Thanks Deepika! That helps.
3/9/13 8:24 AM
daintydeb said...
I appreciate the reviews of little girl patterns. I have three year old identical twin granddaughters. Keep it coming.
3/9/13 3:24 PM
Login
Online Sewing Classes
Sewing Basics
Fee: $14.99
(Regular $14.99)
Sewing Basics

Online Sewing Classes
Sewing with Slippery & Drapey Fabrics
Fee: $49.00
(Regular $49.00)
Sewing with Slippery & Drapey Fabrics

McCall's 6427
photo
Review by pamxch on 3/4/13
Read Review

New Look 6774
photo
Review by mesewlot on 7/21/10
Read Review

Petite Plus 151 Pattern
Petite Plus 151 Pattern

Details
Price: $21.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Sewing Workshop Quincy Top and Pants
Sewing Workshop Quincy Top and Pants

Details
Price: $22.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Capri Jacket
Capri Jacket

Details
Price: $16.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Vogue 8903 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12-14 )
Vogue 8903 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12-14 )

Details
Price: $25.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag


Copyright © 2013 PatternReview.com® , OSATech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Conditions of Use | Posting Guidelines | Privacy Policy | Contact Us