Allie Olson Kila Tank

Buy the Kila Tank sewing pattern from Allie Olson. The Kila Tank is a fitted tank top designed for stretchy knit fabrics. A slight racerback design gives this top a sporty look. Kila’s deep scoop neckline and armholes are finished with a bulk-free binding method that mimics ready-to-wear techniques.

The Kila Tank has several inches of negative ease making it a great basic layering piece. Kila can be tucked into high-waist pants, overalls, and skirts. Because it’s sewn in super stretchy fabrics, Kila is also a great workout top or pyjama top for hot weather.

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). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: The Kila Tank should be sewn using knit fabrics with at least 60% stretch and good recovery. If using a knit fabric with less than 60% stretch, the designer recommends sizing up at least one size for a comfortable fit. Cotton/spandex and rayon/spandex blend rib knits are ideal for the Kila Tank. 100% cotton knit fabrics are not recommended due to poor recovery. Fabrics weighing 5-9 oz/yd² are recommended.

Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required for directional prints or print matching.

Sizes 0 – 18 / B cup

45" (115 cm) or wider fabric: 1 - 1 1/4 yd (1.0 - 1.1 m).

Sizes 12 – 30 / D cup

45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 2 yd (1.1 - 1.8 m).

54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 1 1/4 - 2 yd (1.1 - 1.8 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 18 / B cup and US 12 – 30 / D cup (approx. UK 8 – 18/20 and UK 14 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

The Kila Tank is offered in two separate size ranges: one drafted for a B cup (sizes 0-18) and one drafted for a D cup (sizes 12-30). The D cup straps are 1/4" wider to cover full-coverage bra straps. Measure your upper bust and full bust to determine which size chart applies to you.

This design is drafted for a height of 5'6" (167.6 cm) with several inches of negative ease. The designer recommends choosing a size based on your bust measurements and grading at the waist and/or hips as necessary. If your measurements fall between sizes, choose the next size up.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (11 pages for sizes 0-18/B cup, 18 pages for sizes 12-30/D cup); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for each size range) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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