Men XL (chest 105 cm)
Tank top pattern, men's size XL (105 cm chest)
Athletic shirt or tank top in knit fabric, with bound neckline and armholes.
4pattern pieces
5pieces to cut
≈ 1 ydof main fabric (60" wide)
Sewing instructions
General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.
Supplies
- Knit fabric (jersey, interlock or similar)
- Matching thread and the right needle
- Prewash and press your fabric before cutting so it will not shrink after sewing.
- Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
- Cut with the greatest stretch running horizontally (around the body). Use pattern weights instead of pins so the knit does not distort.
- Sew knits with a serger or a stretch stitch (narrow zigzag) and a ballpoint needle.
- Join front and back at the shoulders, right sides together. You can stabilize the seam with clear elastic or a strip of selvage.
- Sew the side seams right sides together and press open or finish the allowances.
- Prepare the knit bindings: fold in half, sew to the edge with slight stretch, turn them to the inside and topstitch from the right side.
- Fold up the hems (sleeves and body) and stitch with a twin needle or zigzag so they keep their stretch.
Cutting list
| Piece | Cut | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 1× on the fold | Main fabric |
| Back | 1× on the fold | Main fabric |
| Arm binding | 2× | Main fabric |
| Neck binding | 1× | Main fabric |
Measurements used in this size
| Measurement | Value | How to measure |
|---|---|---|
| Biceps circumference | 36.8 cm | Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm. |
| Chest/bust circumference | 105.3 cm | Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level. |
| Shoulder to bust | 29 cm | From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point. |
| Back length | 48.6 cm | From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist. |
| Neck circumference | 40 cm | Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits. |
| Shoulder width | 46.5 cm | From one shoulder point to the other, across the back. |
| Shoulder slope | 13° | Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15). |
| Waist to armpit | 21.7 cm | Vertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit. |
| Waist to hips | 13.4 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the hip line. |
| Hip circumference | 88.4 cm | Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones. |
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