The yardagemarker records your previous experience on the hole including your favorite target areas. I thought it would partner very well with the wiksten. Which means that i got to wear the latest wiksten tank, made earlier in the year. Patch pockets, waist tie, and three quarter length sleeve options are included. I really dislike turning up a large hem on a curve, so i trimmed off some of the hem allowance and sewed a narrow hem. Map fabric, world map fabric, fabric map of the world, world fabric, mint blue fabric, fabric map, world fabric yardage, blue map fabric world map fabric. Im shannon of very shannon a canadian knitwear design company that focuses on modern, mindful and relaxing knits. Ive just finished two sets, both in ity knit from fabric mart.
Wiksten sewing and knitting patterns for women and children. Nov 27, 2017 wiksten tank 2 failed, but attempted before throwing in the towel. Laurel is a chic and simple shift dress that is easy to sew, astoundingly versatile, and comfortable to wear yearround. The top is an easyfitting tunic with a stand collar, open placket, and 34 length sleeves, and the aboveknee length dress version is included in the patt. Each pattern comes with 3 separate sizes for experimentation to find the perfect fit. In addition to the wiksten instructions, i used the same grainline method to grade, notch and understitch the neck and armholes. We will be celebrating a very special birthday, together with the hubs family. I decided to go with a super simple pattern from wiksten that sews up in a snap to make a versatile dress or tank using one of my own fabric designs. L tiny pocket tank, r wiksten tank top ignore that seam down the.
That deeply curved hem on the tank top is very trying and fiddly with ity knit, so i just cut an even hem from side to side. Starting with the popular and beginner friendly pattern, wiksten tank by jenny gordy. The fabric i decided upon and waited patiently to ship to me is from the victoria and albert collection the grand tour and it was a real pleasure to work with. The file contains full color photos and instructions a. The yardagemarker gives the information you really need on strategy. Since my priorities are shifting with the seasonal change, along with my current break from design work, ive updated my making list to reflect my focus for fall. Joseph conrad, heart of darkness leo tolstoy, the death of ivan ilych and father sergius rudyard kipling, the man who would be king, the phantom rickshaw robert louis stevenson, dr.
The author, a former british army officer clearly knows his tank history. Allpurpose polyester thread, two yards of 14 double fold bias tape, 22 invisible zipper versions 1, 2, one small hook and eye. Length of tank top in size medium is approximately 26. The loopy low volume is for my stash, as was the tiger stripes yardage. Apr 03, 2018 ive just finished two sets, both in ity knit from fabric mart. I know i need to just pick a pattern i like, buy a couple yards of fabric and relax. Peach birch from jay mccarrolls habitat collection. The oversized nature of this garment makes it likely to fit sizes larger than shown on the size chart, but the effect will be more fitted than shown in the photos. These are the bright orange and green yardage books that you see in the back pocket of nearly every tour player and caddie on the pga tour. The main reason i liked sewing this top was the finish. We print the highest quality books tank tops on the internet. Strackaline get the same greens guide yardage books the. This fabric is a beautiful print and a luxurious upholstery weight, its easy to work with and to care for superb quality from spain. The yardage felt a bit heavy so i was hesitant about making it a top, but.
The sleeveless tank version is the easiest and happens to take the least fabric too. Janome japanese sewing books kid sewing kids clothes week knitting. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Perfectly simple but stylish and versatile, both top and dress will become essential wardrobe staples.
And for both, i paired a wiksten tank top with v9217 kathryn brenne pants. Both books are great looks at vehicles that were pivotal in deciding world war ii in europe. The semester is finally over, which means i can now go back to a somewhat normal life for the holidays. Actually, i was kicking myself for only getting the one metre. I have been holding onto this fabric for way too long, hoping that it would magically turn into an amazing dress. Now that the weather is warming i think it may end up a wiksten tank. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Peach birch from jay mccarrolls habitat collection i had been saving this one metre of birch for ages.
Sep 05, 20 sewing on performance knit was initially a little intimidating. I had been saving this one metre of birch for ages. I hope that my designs find their way onto your needles and into your gorgeous handmade wardrobes and that they encourage you to slow down, take a breath and sink into the rewarding process of slow fashion. My other wiksten s are worn out and i need to replace my stash. Not having much experience with knits combined with the drape and slipperyness of the fabric made me a little scared.
Jun 29, 2011 ive been dabbling with quite a few patterns lately but i keep coming back to the wiksten tova and tank top patterns. The tank itself constructed around 1940 as a railroad watertreatment facility, the tank was moved by a utility company to rangely in the mid1960s for use as part of a firesuppression system. The plan was never realized, as the underlying shale proved unable to support the weight of the filled. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Each book is available in digital pdf and printed hardcover formats. Wide semicircular sleeves allow you to easily stretch your arms and reach in front, with pleats at centre back for extra mobility. Its unfussy and can be made into a dress or a tank top. The top has a plain back, while the dress has added fullness from back gathers. But ive learned that the more you wait, the more things change, then eventually, you change your mind altogether.
The wiksten tank has been one of the most popular sewing patterns ive ever seen. The tova top and dress pattern is a little more advanced than the tank, and its a good choice for those wanting to move on to a slightly more challenging project. The willow tank dress is a versatile and reliable staple for all warm weather seasons. The yardage marker records your previous experience on the hole including your favorite target areas.
Here how the yardage marker helps the golf gps and rangefinder devices. Tank hours open saturdays at the tank saturday 9am to 1pm. Jul 04, 20 l tiny pocket tank, r wiksten tank top ignore that seam down the back of the tank on the left i ran out of fabric. Stream tracks and playlists from tanksounds on your desktop or mobile device.
And my knitting has been pretty add as i jump from socks to cardigan to shawl and then spend stupid amounts of time looking at patterns and projects that ill. Both patterns produce nicely finished, airy, woven tank tops with deep scoop necklines, optional chest pockets and curved hemlines. Jun 29, 2016 to keep myself accountable im tracking my yardage for both yarn and fabric. After making the dress from this pattern a couple of weeks ago, i really wanted to try out the top version as well. Here how the yardagemarker helps the golf gps and rangefinder devices. This project is a great one for beginner sewers to make again and again, honing new sewing skills. I made sure to order fat quarters of morning walk and also some pretty knit shown above to make myself a new top with. The lou box top is new from sew diy and it is even simpler than the scout as it doesnt have a setin sleeve. The tank dress sewing pattern by sew caroline paper dahl. The grey fabric i made the dress out of was slippery and shifty but this quilting weight print was wonderful to sew with. Oct 03, 2018 fanciful dress for clementine october 3, 2018 by rae when my fanciful yardage arrived i asked clementine if there were any prints that she wanted to wear, and this pale pink print was her favorite. Ive been dabbling with quite a few patterns lately but i keep coming back to the wiksten tova and tank top patterns. I found this lovely silk chiffon fabric months ago and had to try working with it.
If you love to read books, youll love this throwback. I was thinking of using the wiksten tank pattern for the same style, since i have. Shop books tank tops created by independent artists from around the globe. The yardage marker gives the information you really need on strategy.
The tank center for sonic arts is a world class reverberant space in rangely, colorado. Instructions with black and white photos and sketches are included, as well as patterns for both top and dress. Lots of color pictures, lots of pictures showing the tanks in action. This tank, on the other hand, ill reach for again and again. Its fitted at the shoulders and falls into a relaxed fit below the bust. I also practiced my spinning with some fiber from my stash. Peace, love, books features a groovy, retro rainbow in blue, teal and aqua with a 60s, 70s and 80s hippy typography. After making two this past weekend i can tell you, its an easy and satisfying pattern. Houston, tx strackaline announces that east lake golf course greens guide books are available for purchase online. Size xs sample is shown here on a size 02, 53 tall model. Jul 28, 2012 wiksten tank sewing pattern by jenny gordy fabric. We are glad to welcome visitors to the tank center for sonic arts at 233 county road 46, in rangely, colorado.
Hyde franz kafka, the metamorphosis and in the penal. Trim off the selvedges and sew your pieces together lengthwise. One of my fave go to patterns to wear throughout the year. I decided to add cap sleeves to make it suitable to wear at work as well.
Wiksten tank top pattern in martha negley fabric clothing patterns, sewing. Do it yourself yardage booklets using golf gpss or. Jun 11, 2019 same goes for my sewing i have a wiksten tank lingering on the dress form, several different fabrics meant for dresses and skirts and tanks that i have yet to even cut into. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Lightweight fabrics such as silk or rayon crepe, shirtings, lawn, silk twill, light wool gabardine, wool crepe. I did the same mods as with the grainline tank above, with these small additions. We got summer and sunshine for a whole week, finally a stop to all the rain and below 20cs weve been having. May 27, 2016 wiksten tank in birch wiksten tank sewing pattern by jenny gordy fabric. You can record aiming points, landing areas, trouble spots and the slope of each green. Part of the vancouver collection, the cypress cape is perfect for cycling, dogwalking, and long walks in the rain. From 9am to 1pm every saturday from may through october, the public is invited to enjoy, explore, and experience a. Its the first time ive used french seams on a piece of clothing, and it just makes it look so much more professional. The pattern will be delivered as a link for a pdf download.