When Kennis from Itch to Stitch called for a pattern testing I could not resist. I did need a break from my attempts to fit some Style Arc trousers and what better excuse than to sew a cute summer top. May I introduce the Vienna Tank:
The Vienna Tank features a yoke with a neckband and tie and optional ruffles. Of course I made the version with the ruffles. It has a slightly cropped length and gathers at front and back.
The hem is not curvy but straight, seems I am standing a bit weird.
Fabric:
The pattern calls for a woven for the yoke and a lightweight knit for the main body. But you can also use a woven for the main body. A lot of the other testers did this with beautiful results. I used an eyelet batiste for the yoke and a lightweight cotton knit with little stretch. Both fabrics were leftover scraps from my stash. This pattern is great for using scraps, especially for the yoke. As I wanted my top to go with my Angelia Shorts I chose solid colors. But this pattern is great for color blocking or using prints.
Alterations:
I made a size 2 tapering to a 4 at the hips. This is my usual size with Itch to Stitch patterns. Else I made no alterations. On the first version the armholes were a bit tight but Kennis fixed this for the final version. I think the yoke is a bit small in the back for me. I often have to make Itch to Stitch patterns wider in the shoulder. For other testers the size is spot on, so this is a personal issue.
Construction Notes:
As usual the instructions are very detailed and very well thought out. The cut-on facing at the center front is folded to the outside and topstitched down. This adds a nice details to the top. I used white thread for the topstitching as I was to lazy to change thread as this connects the white and grey fabric.
The ruffles and neckband are a bit finnicky to sew but with a bit of patience not really difficult. Just take your time to distribute the ruffles evenly.
Conclusion:
I LOVE this top. Such a cute little summer top, perfect for the hot days we have at the moment. I already made a second version and I think there will be a few more in the future.
Disclaimer: The pattern was given to me for free in exchange for testing. All opinions however are my own. This post has affiliate links.
Love the eyelet mixed with the stripes! Yours came out too cute!!!
Thanks! I wasn’t sure if it would turn out as I imagined, but it did!
Super cute tank. It’s freezing here, but this makes me feel all toasty warm!
We had some really warm days and I wore the top all the time, but now it is cold and rainy again.
It’s got such cute details! I love it!
Thank you Linda. I am so in love with the ruffles 🙂
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