Fantail Tank

A special sleeveless top that is easy to sew with a designer twist. The center front hem gather adds unique interest and the lowered back hem ensures the top is flattering around the derriere. A lovely line is created from the center front down along the hip and around the rear hem creating a "fantail". The Fantail Tank is a simple sew and the curved hem made easy with bias binding.

Perfect on a hot day worn with shorts or to an evening BBQ with jeans or summer trousers.

Easy. Different. Flattering.

STYLE OPTIONS: Round neck and "V" neck

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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 : We recommend cotton, rayon, viscose, crepes and light weight linen. Refer to the product images noting how the different fabrics respond to the center front gather. A crisp cotton gives a lovely gather definition, whilst a softer draping fabric like rayon produces a softer gather.

Our samples are made up as follows:
Mustard coloured round neck is light weight linen
Grey V Neck version is cotton blend
White Round Neck in cotton lawn
Floral (pink/green) viscose satin

DIFFICULTY

Confident Beginner | Easy Intermediate (4/10).
The Fantail Tank can be sewn with or without an overlocker (serger) to neaten the seams.

SIZE & FITTING

Select your size and you will also receive the sizes above and below to allow for grading between if you need. This pattern is a loose fit, so you might like to err on the smaller size if you are having trouble deciding. Refer the Size Chart for help if you need. 

This PDF pattern is available in bundles of 3 sizes (please refer to image number 14 for the size chart):  

Small       UK|AU|NZ 6-12   and  US 2-8                PAH x 17 | AO x 1 pages
Medium  UK|AU|NZ 10-16   and  US 6-12            PAH x 17 | AO x 1 pages
Large      UK|AU|NZ 14-20  and  US 10-16           PAH x 18 | AO x 1 pages
X-Large   UK|AU|NZ 18-24   and  US 14-20          PAH x 20 | AO x 1 pages

PATTERN UPDATES

Sep 2019 >  Initial pattern release

3 June 2025> The Fantail Tank was updated with the following adjustments:
> Updated to the standard size bundles
> Separate Instruction file (previously included in the PAH file)
> Improved fitting around the shoulders

22 Aug 2025 > Update with reduced width at hip (version 6)

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 will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

You will receive a link to download 3 different PDF files:

1. Instructions - proven written and fully tested instructions in English, with diagrams and links to video tutorials.

2. Print at home Pattern Tiles (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. Large scale Pattern file (AO) for taking to your local Print Shop 
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.