PROJECTS WITH PATTERNS
Color-panel training top
The project, its pattern and the fabrics to make it.
Contrast-panel training tank
A fitted racerback training tank in spandex single jersey: a teal center front and back, curved side panels in three colors down each side, and coral bound edges. Fitted (about 10% negative ease on a jersey that stretches at least 40% across), drawn from your own chest, waist, hip and length.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Estimated time
- About 3 hours
- Pattern
- 14 printable pages
Choose your finished size
Make it to your measurements. The pattern includes a worksheet for the size you choose.
- XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL
What you’ll learn
- sewing curved seams in a stretch jersey
- color-blocking a panel in three pieces
- a wrapped knit binding on a neckline and armholes
Fabrics for this project
High-Stretch Spandex/Elastane Knits
Interlock Knit
The pattern explains how each fabric is used. Check the actual cloth before cutting.
Materials for the project
These quantities are for the pattern’s example size. Follow its calculations for a different size.
| Material | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 0.875 yd | 58 in |
| Cream | 0.25 yd | 58 in |
| Orange | 0.375 yd | 58 in |
| Plum | 0.375 yd | 58 in |
| Trim | 0.25 yd | 58 in |
Supplies
- 75/11 stretch needle, and a 4.0 mm stretch twin needle
- polyester thread, No. 100
- serger with 4 threads, or a lightning stretch stitch / 2.5 mm narrow zigzag
- walking foot
- clips or fine ball-point pins
- rotary cutter, mat and pattern weights
- chalk or a fine heat-erasable marker for the notches
Before you start
- This is a training top, not a sports bra: it gives no bust support on its own. Wear a supportive bra under it for high-impact exercise.
Preview the pattern
The complete 14-page pattern is included with Sew Certain Pro.