Blueprints for Sewing Saltbox Tee and Tank

Blueprints for Sewing

£11.00 – £18.00

Buy the Saltbox Tee and Tank sewing pattern from Blueprints for Sewing. The Saltbox Tee and Tank is inspired by a classic New England home with an odd, asymmetrical roof line. It features a pieced bodice in the front and back, a side vent at the hip, and a boat neck.

Version 1 is a short sleeve top with neckline facings. Great for a beginner, it features sleeves that are easy to set in due to minimal sleeve cap ease and a slightly dropped shoulder line.

Version 2 is a tank top with narrow straps and armholes that angle in slightly towards the neck. The neckline and armholes are finished with bias facing.

Saltbox is a great stash buster! Requiring as little as 1/2 yard for one of the contrasting fabric choices, you can use up those precious small cuts you’ve been hanging onto. Or use smaller cuts of different fabrics for each piece, creating a patchwork look.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). Choose Chest 1 or Chest 2. What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight woven fabrics like linen, chambray, poplin, shirting or stable knit fabrics like interlock and French terry.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1 Main (sleeves and neckline): 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 0.5 – 1.125 yd (0.5 – 1 m) // 54″-60″ (150 cm) wide fabric: 0.5 – 0.875 yd (0.5 – 0.8 m).

Version 2 Main (sleeves and neckline): 44″-60″ (112-150 cm) wide fabric: 0.5 – 0.75 yd (0.5 – 0.7 m).

Versions 1 and 2 Contrast (body): 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 0.875 – 1.875 yd (0.8 – 1.7 m) // 54″-60″ (150 cm) wide fabric: 0.75 – 1.5 yd (0.7 – 1.4 m).

Sizing: A/B – O/P (approx. UK 8 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern includes two chest size options. To find out which option suits you, choose the full chest measurement closest to your own (Full Chest 1 or Full Chest 2) in the same column as your Upper Chest size.

Notions: Thread // V1 only: 3/8 yd fusible interfacing // V2 only: 1 package of 1/2″ single fold bias tape or fabric to make your own.

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (45 pages for Version 1 in either chest size, 40 pages for Version 2 in either chest size); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for either chest size).

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