This is what I’ve been working on lately and I’m so excited to give you a preview! Normally I would just make a pattern in the size that I need but after getting asked if there were other sizes available I decided to have a go at pattern grading and to my surprise I had so much fun doing it. It was my first time grading so I started off slowly with a simple yet versatile pattern in 4 toddler sizes.
I added the finished garment sizes so that you can go up or down a size depending on how loose or snug you would want it. Madeline is 2 but I ended up using the size 4T because she doesn’t like clothes that are snug.
You can also base this tank top pattern to make a flared top like I did here.
Or a gathered dress like this one.
I will show you later how make a shift dress and a flared dress from this tank top pattern. I always believe that you just need one good basic pattern and from that you can create so many designs. I love that the options for this simple and basic tank top are endless…just add some imagination!
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Can this pattern be used for non-knit fabric?
Thanks!
Yes, it can. Just be sure to measure the child’s head and the pattern’s neck opening so that the head fit comfortably through the garment’s neck opening. When I make this pattern out of woven, I add a slit back closure and button to the pattern’s back neckline.