I am one of those people who love to sew. I sew most days of the year and annually my production yields a few quilts, a lot of cushions, even more zip pouches and pincushions galore. One thing I rarely indulge my skills in, is making clothes for myself (the last time being sometime in the early eighties when I made myself a very loud shirtdress I hardly ever wore).
Until very recently, things were set to continue as above, infinitely. That is until I spied the many versions of the Wiksten Tank across blogland. Seeing this item made in many different fabrics and worn by many different ladies cemented one thing in my mind - this was a very wearable style, very plain in character but with a few subtle details that made it highly flattering to wear.
So of course, I had to change up my habits and try for myself. I bought the downloadable pdf version, which meant no waiting around for a delivery and that the pattern was printed, pieced together, cut out and stitched up in one day. How I am in love with the instant-ness of it all!
And further tanks ( I have at least two more ready in my head, just need the time to sew them) will take even less time now that I am pattern ready.
Fabric details - I used the cross stitch dot print in Glass/Olive from my Sew Stitchy range for Moda. This is one of those prints that is so subtle, you won't hardly notice it amongst all those shouty hexagon and pin prints. But a quiet print is exactly what is needed in this instance and I love the way this turned out. I have it folded and ready to pack in my market suitcase along with a couple more clothing items I've made (I'll be showing those later this week) and......
this.
Which arrrived today and which I've just flicked through quickly and very painfully am about to pack in to my in-flight Posy sidekick tote for mid air readibility pleasure.
Now excuse me whilst I go hide from my to do list.
Very cute tank!
Posted by: randi | 10/22/2012 at 01:58 PM
So cute with jeans and cardigan!
Posted by: Mary Ann | 10/22/2012 at 02:08 PM
CUTE! Can't wait to see you in a few days Mistress H.
Posted by: Julie | 10/22/2012 at 02:19 PM
Have you tried the Tova short as well? I'm doing a clothing pattern making & sewing class at night school, and I'm very tempted to buy the Tova as a download. It looks lovely when I've seen other people make it - but maybe that's because other people made them!
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | 10/22/2012 at 02:47 PM
Seeing all of these tops is oh so tempting!
Posted by: tiara | 10/22/2012 at 06:43 PM
I already translated this pattern for a friend in german but sadly haven't found the time to sew it for myself ... it's only ... along a lot of other things;-) Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | 10/22/2012 at 07:12 PM
Your Wiksten is adorable Aneela!
Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | 10/22/2012 at 08:16 PM
I love the tank! I like the idea of 'hiding' from the list that never ever ends... ;p
Posted by: ina | 10/22/2012 at 08:53 PM
Love your tank and the fabric you chose. I have the Tova all cut out and ready to sew with a friend.
Posted by: Tamie | 10/22/2012 at 09:00 PM
It looks great, now you are going to have the most enviable wardrobe to add to the list! xxx
Posted by: Flying Blind | 10/22/2012 at 09:23 PM
Beautiful! Love the fabric you chose.
Posted by: Julie | 10/22/2012 at 10:06 PM
Cute! Her patterns are so great...
Posted by: CitricSugar | 10/23/2012 at 12:48 AM
I too have bought the downloadable pattern, its waiting to be cut up and pieced together! So inspiring thanks for sharing Aneela :) love the print you choose x
Posted by: Michelle | 10/24/2012 at 10:52 AM