Two Grainline Willow Tanks
A double feature for today! Two versions of the Grainline Willow Tank. Perfect for scraps or short yardages!
I love all the Grainline patterns I’ve tried. I’m surprised it took me this long to make this pattern.
I had enough leftover cotton from my Grainline Farrow dress to whip out my first Willow.
It’s a super simple pattern. Only two pieces plus bias for facings. I like the extra deep hem which helps give the bottom of the shirt some structure.
For this first shirt, I tried a size 6 but decided the fit was just a wee bit too big. The dart points are also a little low.
So for my second version, I made a size 4. Better. The dart points are still slightly too low but they’re not terrible. When I make this a third time I’ll probably just rotate the points slightly higher.
This version used a Japanese cotton also from The Cloth Pocket.
AND (!!!) I used leftover suede from my A-Frame skirt to make bias binding for the neck and armholes! It’s an effect that’s better felt in person than in pictures but I love the added texture and sheen of the suede against the palm print.
I’m teaching a class at The Cloth Pocket for this pattern if you want to learn to make it yourself (or just want to spend some social sewing time with me and a few new friends)!
Cute tops!
thanks!
I had the same issue with the dart being WAY too low! Any idea on how to fix a gaping armhole in the back? I was able to fix the dart, but I’m struggling with the fit in the back of the armhole 🙁
Hey, I don’t have any issues with back armhole gaping but I imagine you could pinch a dart out of the back armhole and rotate the excess down toward the hem. It would be just like if you were doing a dart in front, except instead of the bust being the fullest point, it would be your shoulder bone area instead. You could also rotate the dart excess toward the neckline and have two neckline darts in back instead. Good luck!