About:

The Tahuya Tube Top has so many options your little one's summer style will be unbeatable! 

I break all the options down into bite sized, easy to understand tutorials and once you understand how each option is sewn you're able to mix and match the options in so many ways you may never need another pattern!

And without any of the struggle reading and rereading how to sew this elastic on or asking yourself, “does this look right ?”.

I know you’re creative so let’s dive into the creation of your own Tahuya Tube Top together and create a trendy, easy and ridiculously cute top.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital product, not a finished garment, and cannot be returned/refunded.  This is a beginner level PDF sewing pattern for knit or woven fabrics.

What you get:

A zipped file containing all the files for this pattern (a zipped file is simply a collection of files, think about it like this: 1 folder containing 5 files.)

To unzip your file:

• Windows 10 you'll < right click the file and select "extract all" < select the location your files should extract to (desktop is a great location) < then select "extract".
• MacOS Catalina: Click on the zipped file and it will open, revealing all the files.
• Google "How to open a zipped file on _____" fill the blank with your operating system (example: Chromebook, iPhone, android, etc.)

Instruction File

• Vivid, clear and high quality picture tutorial depicting each step.
• Easy to understand language and definitions.
• Video tutorials for sewing and pattern page assembly.

A0 paper size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at a store.
• Layers Feature
  

Trimless (no cut) Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Pages do not need to be trimmed to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Trim Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Page require trimming to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
  
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Optimized Projector File

• Layers Feature 
  
• 1" grid layer for calibration. 
  
• 4 cm grid layer for calibration.
  
• Big and bold readable text.
  
• Large margins for easy scrolling.

Access to Rain City's inclusive sewing support and community Facebook Group

• Human Rights are not up for debate in Rain City's sewing group. In this group: Black Lives Matter, science is real, no person is illegal, love is love, trans rights matter. While you may not agree with what Rain City stands for to be a member of this group you must be mindful to respect the beliefs of this group.
• Join us in our Facebook sewing group! Share your creations, ask questions, be the first to know about tester calls and more!

Skill Level:

Confident Beginner - Able to sew a stretch and straight stitch with a sewing machine.

Variations & Sizes:

Variations:

Tube Top

Tube Top + Shoulder Flounce

Tube Top + Chest Flounce

Tube Top + Shoulder Flounce + Chest Flounce 

Sizes:

3M, 6M, 12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, 8 (see size chart for more details)

Sew Time: 

1 hour for all variations

Tools & Materials:

Required Tools & Materials:

Adobe Reader for Desktop + Printer + Paper + Tape or Projector or access to a store that can print A0 

Fabric Chalk/Marker or other method to mark the fabric

Tape Measure

Sewing Machine + Stretch Needles + Thread

Pins or Clips

Scissors or Rotary Wheel with Cutting Mat

Ambition

Recommended Fabric:

Shoulder Flounce: Light weight flowy fabric - Types: DBP, interlock jersey, CL, single jersey, tulle, voile (if using woven the raw edges need to be secured with a zig zag stitch or other method or the material will fray)

Chest Flounce: Light weight flowy KNIT fabric - minimum stretch of 50% across grain - Types: interlock jersey, single jersey, DBP (if using woven the raw edges need to be secured with a zig zag stitch or other method or the material will fray)

Tube Top: Medium/heavy weight knits - minimum stretch of 50% across grain - Types: interlock jersey, single jersey, rib knit

Elastic can be either knitted or braided

Optional Tools & Materials:

Coverstitch Machine

Serger (overlock) Machine