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New York City Grit
To go with my New York leather and denim I decided to make a tank top. Something simply but still a bit edgy. Since I had never tried it before I decided to use a technique called reverse applique. It looks really awesome and was really quite simple to do.

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  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 1
    Step 1

    I started with an old white t-shirt but you could also use an existing tank top. I traced out the shape of one of my favourite tank tops being sure to leave a seam allowance.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 2
    Step 2

    Tracing the Tank Top.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 3
    Step 3

    All cut out. Make sure you have a seam allowance too!

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 4
    Step 4

    Next I traced a pattern that I had made onto the front of the shirt. You will also need a piece of contrasting fabric. This should be a stretchy material (like another old t-shirt) as well.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 5
    Step 5

    The contrast needs to be as wide as the whole tank top and tall enough to cover your designs.

    Position the contrasting fabric under the design that you have traced onto the front. Pin it securely in place. Now sew around the design you have traced. You should leave about 1/8th of an inch between the tracing and the sewing line.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 6
    Step 6

    Pin the fabric together securely.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 7
    Step 7

    Sewing.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 8
    Step 8

    Sew 1/8th of an inch away from design.

    Once you have finished stitching around the design you will need to cut out the shape you have traced. Cut on the traced lines and keep it as neat as possible.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 9
    Step 9

    Now sew the tank top up at the sides, making sure you have the right sides together when you do this. Flip right side out and voila! A new custom tank top.

  • How to make a tank top. Cross Tank Top - Step 10
    Step 10

    Brand new outfit!

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Jesh R.
Jesh R. · Dasmariñas, Calabarzon, PH
wow!!! i'll try this Happy
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