Egret Tank and Dress
Regular price $16.50
Unit price per
An elegant top or dress that will take you from summer to cooler temps and daytime to the evening. The Egret is a quick easy sew with designer results. Choose from 3 sleeve options. Similar in style and construction to the Heron dress & Heron Shirt, the Egret is a gathered high neck but comes in a sleeveless tank, dolman sleeve or gathered half sleeve options.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Easy sew high gathered neck
- Tank (sleeveless style) in top or dress
- Dolman sleeve in top or dress
- Gathered 1/2 sleeve option (top or dress)
- Dress in belted waist or part gather (2 styles)
- Tank sleeve edge finished with bias tape or facing.
- Dolman sleeve finished with fold under hem
- Sizes NZ/AU/UK 6-24 US2-20
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YOU TUBE REVIEWS of the Egret Tank:
StitchyBeeUK
Alex Judge Sews
FABRIC
Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.
WOVEN fabrics : Most light to mid weight woven fabrics will suit this dress.
We recommend rayon, light-mid weight chiffons, crepes, cotton and cotton blends, silk and silk blends for summer.
DIFFICULTY
Tank or dolman sleeve top or dress: Confident beginner ready for the next step (2/5)
Shirt or dress with sleeves: Easy intermediate (3/5)
PATTERN UPDATES
25 Oct 2022
1. Pattern updated to include gathered 1/2 sleeve and belt loops for belted option.
2. Size range extended to our standard (NZD/AU/UK 6-24 US2-20)
SIZE & FITTING
Model wears size NZ/UK10 | US 6 (Small) and is 171 cm tall
Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer to the last image for size chart and international size comparisons):
Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12 | US 2-4-6-8) AO 2 pg |PAH 33 pg
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16 | US 6-8-10-12) AO 2 pg |PAH 34 pg
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20 | US 10-12-14-16) AO 2 pg |PAH 39 pg
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24 | US 14-16-18-20) AO 2 pg |PAH 39 pg
Refer help with choosing your size on our standard size chart.
WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?
Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*
Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:
1. Instructions
2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here.
3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.
You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.
YOU TUBE REVIEWS
Review of the Egret tank by Cheryl Temple StitchyBeeUK
Reviews
AustraliaEgret Dress and top
I am really happy with the finished product although it had its challenges. I measured between a size 14 and 16 and went with the 14 which was to big for me. I needed to take the dress in because the arm holes gaped so much. I chose the option of the gathered middle and did not like how this looked on me so I un-picked and was very happy with the belt instead. I had some material left over and made a size 12 top and it was a perfect fit.
New ZealandEgret Tank
This is a great little summer top. I have made two now. Such a simple, easy to follow pattern. I can see this being a new favourite of mine.
New ZealandEgret tank and dress
Great service quick , and pattern very easy to follow
New ZealandEasy Pattern
I love Sewing Revival Patterns, this is probably the 10th garment I have made using them. The ease of being able to download and print at home. I am happy with my egret top. I used a cotton/linen mix fabric, which made the neck a bit bulky, so I increased the length of the elastic and it made it more comfortable around my neck. I recommend using a lighter weight fabric. Overall I am super happy with the result and will definitely be making again .
New ZealandEgret Tank
Great communicator as I had some questions. Quick to respond and very helpful indeed. Great price too. I have cut the pattern out but yet to sew as life is busy. Love the way you get so many variations to the pattern for one low price. Thank you
AustraliaSo quick and super stylish.
So easy to navigate the pattern. I will make this dress/shirt 10 more times before I’ve exhausted the different results.
South AfricaEgret Tank and Dress
I am very pleased with my purchase. Instructions are easy to follow, and I love the end result.
United StatesLove this Pattern!
I made the top with sleeves, and it fits fabulous! The pattern was easy to assemble and no alterations were necessary but I did split the neck at the front and added thin ties as well as adding the elastic at the waist. I love this pattern and plan on using it again to make another top and a dress!
New ZealandEgret Tank and Dress
Very simple, easy to follow instructions.
New ZealandExcellent Re-entry to seeing after a long hiatus!
Rewarding and fun. Instructions were clear and I’ll definitely use the patterns I bought again.
New ZealandSimple but elegant
This is a great pattern and a lovely dress to wear. I had to readjust the armhole depth, it was too low for my personal preference but enjoy wearing my dress on regular rotation.
AustraliaEasy Egret dress
Love the pattern. The instructions were easy to follow and the pattern was a perfect fit. I am now about to start on my second dress.
New ZealandLovely pattern and a great inspiration but….
Having to print to the correct scale and get the pieces together is more like doing a puzzle than getting ready to sew a garment! It has been very time consuming and the project stalled. Buying a pattern that arrives in the mail would have been a lot simpler. This requires a good home office and a lot of tenacity.
The Sewing Revival
Hi Raewyn, if printing at home is not your thing you can always take/send the large scale print file (labelled AO) to a Print Shop.
AustraliaEgret Tank And Dress
I haven’t made this pattern yet but looking forward to doing so. Such a stylish make
New ZealandEgret Tank and Dress
Lovely easy to use patterns, clear instructions.Good fit for real women. Easy to download and print and although I somehow lost my download Janie was great and sorted it out.
AustraliaEgret Top
Loved this pattern. I made the Egret Top and found the instructions easy to follow. Looking forward to making the Egret Tank next.
New ZealandEgret Tank
Simple and stylish! Love this top.
New ZealandI’m out of practice
Lockdown has got me back into sewing again, thank goodness for my fabric stash! I think I am behind the times because I am used to 1.5cm seams not 1cm seam allowances. I did find it tricky with such a small seam allowance overlocking the seam allowance around the dolman sleeve curve, maybe there is some expert’s tip link that could have been included in the pattern??? I’m going to have a go at the dungarees next!
United KingdomEgret Top
This was my fourth Sewing Revival pattern, and another great one! Easy to follow instructions to make a simple sew with clever features that give the top a look that suggests something much more complex! Love it!!
New ZealandEgret Tank Dress size 10
The sleeve openings are very deep - so will need to wear something underneath it. I made the gathered version to start with but found the dress too full, so took out that out and made the belt. I also relaxed the neck a little as found it too tight.
The Sewing Revival
Hi Rachel, I am wondering if you made the correct size for you. You may find if you sew up the next size down the sleeve opening will be smaller and the dress less full. Kind regards, Janine