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New Look 6546 - My Best Tank Top Pattern!!!

I bought New Look 6546 for the tank only back in July of 2024. I didn't sew it right away because I thought it might end up being a wadder. But I finally got around to making a muslin and was soo surprised at how well this fit. I loved it so much that I made a bunch of them!!! The pattern is out of print, but you can still find it at online shops. What I really love about this pattern is that it's close fitting. Take a look at the garment measurements above and you will see exactly how much negative ease it has. A lot of tank patterns are have a much looser fit, but not this one! It's so nicely fitted. The pattern is also drafted to have neck and armhole bands. A lot of patterns have neck bands, but patterns with armhole bands are much harder to find. THE PICK A KNIT RULE - You can find a pick a knit rule on the back of the envelope. Because of the close fit, I definitely used it. What I discovered is that the more beyond the stretch line my knit stretched, the better the f...