{"id":36140,"date":"2020-06-07T07:29:18","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T11:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=36140"},"modified":"2023-04-19T23:25:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T03:25:52","slug":"racerback-tank-t-shirt-pattern-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/racerback-tank-t-shirt-pattern-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Racerback Tank T-shirt Pattern For The Warm Days Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36310 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg\" alt=\"racerback tank t-shirt\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36310\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg\" alt=\"racerback tank t-shirt\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>This racerback tank t-shirt pattern is the sixth pattern in our <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/workout-wardrobe-new-year-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workout wardrobe series<\/a>. \u00a0I hope you have enjoyed the collection so far.\u00a0 Follow me on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/soseweasyofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@soseweasyoffical<\/a> and use #soseweasyofficial to see your take on this racerback t-shirt pattern.<\/p>\n<p>It is spring already, Yikes! \u00a0I woke today as if lightning struck me and realized half the year was gone. \u00a0Where? Do I want to know? \u00a0Not sure&#8230; \u00a0Time seems to slip through my fingers lately.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on&#8230; that is the point of this wardrobe to move with comfort. \u00a0This racerback tank t-shirt pattern is very functional because you can use any double jersey fabric and make it. \u00a0It is not meant to be tight on your belly and is higher at the front than the back. It goes perfectly with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sports-bra-pattern-gym-wardrobe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sports bra<\/a> we have already worked on. \u00a0A box pleat on the back will help accommodate a larger chest area.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36218 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36218\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This racerback tank t-shirt pattern has only three pieces, making it easy to assemble and sew. \u00a0This top is easy to make in a couple of hours.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36217 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36217\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4387-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 to 3\/4 yards of jersey knit fabric (or any four-way stretch fabric) \u00a0(MOST drape softly)<\/li>\n<li>Double-point or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rZg5tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twin needle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Thread to match<\/li>\n<li>2 yards of 3\/4&#8243; bias tape or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rNFhFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fold-over elastic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tool<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sewing Machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2rOxgzm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinking shears<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Serger (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fabric Suggestions:<\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"f5bc903d4ba01f18bdbb77daaf42646e\";<br \/>\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B06XNXCHYQ,B01N9FE9W7,B01MTYFYMC,B01E7V0TXU\";<br \/>\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Pattern Download<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mab-3631730\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-36317 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"36317\" data-trackid=\"36317\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/15-Totally-Doable-Hairstyles-for-All-Occassions.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Racerback Tank T-Shirt from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/racerback_tank\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Pattern Layout<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36203 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-500x391.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-1536x1201.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-2048x1602.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-150x117.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/391;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36203\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-500x391.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-1536x1201.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-2048x1602.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Racer-back-T-Shirt-Craftsy-150x117.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<h2>How To Download And Sew The Racerback Tank T-shirt Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>Use Adobe Reader to download and print the pattern. \u00a0Print on\u00a0<strong>Landscape<\/strong> and use the\u00a0<strong>Actual Size<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p>The seam allowance is 1\/4&#8243;, and there is 1\/2&#8243; of hem. \u00a0Use a serger to expedite the work if you have one. \u00a0Using a normal home sewing machine will be fine too.\u00a0 If you are using a sewing machine only, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/ballpoint_needle\" title=\"Amazon.com: Schmetz Ball Point Machine Needle Assortment\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">ballpoint needle<\/a> and a very small zigzag. \u00a0I have used elastic, but you can also make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bias tape<\/a> if you have enough fabric. \u00a0I did not, so I went the easiest way and used the same elastic I used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sports-bra-pattern-gym-wardrobe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sports bra<\/a>. \u00a0If you find the top not long enough, follow the same procedure in this tutorial on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lengthen a top.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Finished measurements:<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Size \u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chest<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hem Width<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Front Length<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Back Length<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S<\/td>\n<td>41 1\/4&#8243; \u00a0(105 cm)<\/td>\n<td>78&#8243; \u00a0(198 cm)<\/td>\n<td>26 &#8221; \u00a0(66 cm)<\/td>\n<td>29 &#8221; \u00a0(73.6cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>M<\/td>\n<td>43 3\/4&#8243; \u00a0(111 cm)<\/td>\n<td>80 1\/2&#8243; \u00a0(204 cm)<\/td>\n<td>26 3\/4&#8243; \u00a0(67.9cm)<\/td>\n<td>29 3\/4&#8243; \u00a0(75.5cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L<\/td>\n<td>46 1\/4&#8243; \u00a0(117 cm)<\/td>\n<td>83&#8243; \u00a0(210 cm)<\/td>\n<td>27 1\/4&#8243; \u00a0(69.2 cm)<\/td>\n<td>30&#8243; \u00a0(76 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>XL<\/td>\n<td>48 3\/4&#8243; (124 cm)<\/td>\n<td>85 1\/2&#8243; \u00a0(217 cm)<\/td>\n<td>27 1\/2&#8243; \u00a0(69.8 cm)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a030 1\/4&#8243; \u00a0(77 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Fitting your tank top<\/h2>\n<p>Pin the paper pattern on the shoulder and the side and place it on your shoulder. \u00a0If you are unhappy with the length, follow the tutorial on lengthening<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0a top<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"m6T7FnoyIK\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/\">How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/embed\/#?secret=aEIvnWAnzT#?secret=m6T7FnoyIK\" data-secret=\"m6T7FnoyIK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Step One: \u00a0Sewing the back<\/h2>\n<p>This racerback tank t-shirt is made of two pieces, the top and bottom. \u00a0We will be working on the bottom half first, \u00a0where the pleat is located. \u00a0The first thing we have to do is to make the pleat.<\/p>\n<p>Take the second notch from left to right and fold it to the left. \u00a0We will reverse the procedure to make the other side of the pleat.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36192 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36192\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Take the second notch from right to left and fold it to the right.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36193 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36193\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>You will need five notches to make the box pleat.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36189 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-500x375.png\" alt=\"racerback tank top\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36189\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-500x375.png\" alt=\"racerback tank top\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Center.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Place the top half-piece print side down. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36197 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36197\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4346-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Sew the two back pieces together using the serger or the sewing machine. \u00a0As you can see in my picture, I am using a very small zigzag. \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36199 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36199\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4347-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Turn the back piece print side up.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36200 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36200\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4349.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two: \u00a0Sewing\u00a0the front<\/h2>\n<p>Place the front piece and pin it at the shoulder to the back piece.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36201 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36201\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4350.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Sew the sides at 1\/4&#8243; using your serger or a small zigzag in your sewing machines.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36222 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-500x386.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching.jpg 704w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/386;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36222\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-500x386.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/stiching.jpg 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three: Adding double-sided elastic to the neckline and armhole<\/h2>\n<p>We will be using the same procedure for the neckline and the armholes.<\/p>\n<p>Measure the neckline and cut the elastic two inches smaller than your measurement. \u00a0In my case, the neckline is 26.5&#8243;, so I will require a 24.5&#8243; elastic. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36205 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36205\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4353-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Sew the elastic at 1\/4&#8243; to form a band. \u00a0Divide the band in half. \u00a0Place a pin or mark it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36206 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36206\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4354-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Divide the neckline into half. \u00a0Pin the elastic band where the arrows are shown below. \u00a0The arrows represent the neckline divided in half. \u00a0Pin the elastic seam allowance to the back of the top seam allowance to reduce the bulk. \u00a0Otherwise, it will be too difficult to fold the elastic if both the top seam allowance and the elastic seam allowance face each other. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36207 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36207\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>You are going to sew the elastic down using a medium to small zigzag. \u00a0The bigger the stitch the more noticeable the zigzag will be, but it needs to be big enough to maintain the elasticity.<\/p>\n<p>Start at the shoulder but away from the seam allowance and pull the elastic as you sew, <strong>don't pull the fabric<\/strong>. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36210 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36210\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4355-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>This is not difficult if you use your right hand to pull the elastic and your left hand to guide the fabric. \u00a0<strong>Never<\/strong> pull the fabric at the back of the machine with your left hand when sewing knits. \u00a0This will cause to distort the fabric and possibly break your needle.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36209 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36209\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36292 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36292\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4360-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you're using bias tape from the same fabric follow the same instructions on Step Three on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/high-low-t-shirt-hide-panty-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the high and low t-shirt.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NHzfEX9OWp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/high-low-t-shirt-hide-panty-line\/\">The High-Low T-Shirt: How to Hide Your Panty Line..<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The High-Low T-Shirt: How to Hide Your Panty Line..&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/high-low-t-shirt-hide-panty-line\/embed\/#?secret=Pp8WUg8S2h#?secret=NHzfEX9OWp\" data-secret=\"NHzfEX9OWp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For woven bias tape follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/peek-boo-free-easy-t-shirt-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">easy to make a t-shirt<\/a>, where I use the same fabric as the racerback tank top.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hJIdpKQYBy\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/peek-boo-free-easy-t-shirt-pattern\/\">Peek-A-Boo: A Free &#038; Easy T-Shirt Pattern<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Peek-A-Boo: A Free &#038; Easy T-Shirt Pattern&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/peek-boo-free-easy-t-shirt-pattern\/embed\/#?secret=R62R9NKSRg#?secret=hJIdpKQYBy\" data-secret=\"hJIdpKQYBy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Step Four: \u00a0Hemming the tank top<\/h2>\n<p>My fabric is a rayon knit and requires a very thin stretchable interface to be able to use a twin needle which by the way would be the ideal way to hem this top. \u00a0But, since is a soft fabric and drapes well I have decided to skip the stretchable interfacing. \u00a0This is because the fabric has a busy print, the pattern is flared at the bottom and I am using rayon knit. \u00a0Rayon knit is perfect for the summer because it allows your skin to breathe and it is super soft.<\/p>\n<p>I have serged the hem folded 1\/4&#8243;, folded again\u00a01\/4&#8243; and used my <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/ballpoint_needle\" title=\"Amazon.com: Schmetz Ball Point Machine Needle Assortment\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">ballpoint needle<\/a> with a small zigzag to sew the hem.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36213 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36213\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4375-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36214 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36214\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4391-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> The lack of interfacing will leave the hem slightly wavy, which is something that I would never recommend if the fabric had a solid color. \u00a0\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36294 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36294\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_4394-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>If you do not feel like being adventurous use the technique on this tutorial (step five) where I hem this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer dress<\/a>\u00a0using homemade strips of stretchable interfacing.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. \u00a0I have the perfect walking shorts for this top. \u00a0Until next time. \u00a0Please let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments below.<\/p>\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode534Html\" style=\"float: none; 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