Return of the TNT pattern from way back in the early 2000's.. Simplicity 5502
Some time ago I had made the same pattern. I ended up making three beautiful tank tops with a nicely sized shoulder band. I remember that one version was a gorgeous pink cotton interlock knit, a lovely lace knit and the one I may have loved the most, was an EOS Turquoise rayon rib knit. But wait a minute- there is still the one that was made from the adorable Swiss cotton print, which was found at Mendels Far Out Fabrics, over on Haight St.
This review is for a different version- this is for the v neck version with and without the center front seam. (View B)
Now I am working on the third version of said top. The first one was a way to use a quite small bit of another gorgeous pink ( I think of the color as Pepto Bismal Pink, after the OTC Rx for an upset tumm)
This review has been written up and I believe that I posted a photo of it. The Fabric Store has a most amazing selection of fabrics!
https://weare.thefabricstoreonline.com/
The second version, is from fabric that I had bought on Pattern Review classifieds. It's a gorgeous bright combination of blues, a tinge of acid yellow and light grey. I never did a burn test on the fabric, but it certainly was slippery to cut out. Yes, I did end up using some tissue paper underneath the fabric and the pattern on top. That made all of the difference! It fits me beautifully. So happy to have another well fitting basic to wear.
It turned out so well, that I was inspired to do my own version of a classic- a Missoni sleeveles shell, but this gives you an idea of what I am shooting for.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234153680314?hash=item3684a59dba:g:7UMAAOSwfORgzBQ7
Le sigh!
Fortunately enough, I had spied this wonderful fabric at the local
Mill End Store. Then I found the perfect fold over elastic.. Not so
bad for the first time sewing with the fold over elastic. I had to use a
contrasting thread just to check the stitch length. Duly noted the stitch length so that I can proceed.
What has helped me the most with the cutting (layout) was finding O Jolly.net ! She is an amazing resource for sewing sweaters along with sublimely produced fabrics.. She has the best information on how to arrange the fabric layout for your sewn sweater. I followed all of her directions, especially with pinning the center front so that it is easy to flip the pattern over as well as the top edge and bottom edge of the fabric.
Here are the instructions- Just follow them to a "t" and it is going to be just fine..
As you can see, I did the classic oops move. I did a fine job of pinning the center front; I just ended up cutting it out on the regular grain line. Doh!! But I really did an excellent job of cutting it out!! ;)
Since this is my toile for the Missoni fabric in my stash, I had to hop to it!
It's a work in progress and I dithered over using the fold over elastic or my usual make my own bias binding.
So, today I finally returned to pick up the most perfect colored silk charmeuse ( or is it crepe de chine?) for the bias binding.
I really am loving the color combination!
Tomorrow, I am planning to re-cut out the front of this top again. I am cutting it out on the cross grain, so that it is a more traditional Missoni look. (Just like how I cut out the back!) Soon to be machine basting or hand basting the seam lines..
