Introducing the Fifer Tank Top!

Fifer is a classic woven tank top with a romantic twist. Fifer's base features a slightly A-line silhouette and a scoop front and back neckline. Bust darts shape the relaxed fit, and the hemline rests right below the high hip.

The centerpiece of this beautiful tank top is the gathered collar that adds femininity to this style. You'll also practice two bias finish techniques with the bias-bound neckline and bias-faced armholes. Wear Fifer on its own for warm spring and summer days, or layer under your favorite cardigan or jacket to bring a bit of texture to your outfit.

Maya is wearing a size 4 Fifer blouse with 1" (2.5 cm) removed at the bust and the dart lowered 3/8" (10 mm). Her measurements are bust: 33" (83.8 cm), waist: 27" (68.5 cm), and hip: 37 1/2" (95.3 cm), and she is 5' 10" (1.78 m) tall.

She’s wearing a Washed Linen Gingham from Blackbird Fabrics.

Tambrie is wearing the Fifer blouse in a size 18, from our 12-30 size range. We increased the armhole depth by 1/2" (12 mm). Her measurements are bust: 46" (116.8 cm), waist: 39 1/2" (100.3 cm), and hip: 48" (122 cm), and she is 5' 8" (1.73 cm) tall.

She’s wearing a Swiss Dot Voile from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics.

Fabric and Fit

Fabric recommendations: To get the best ruffles on your tank top, look for lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton gauze, chambray, Swiss dot, linen, rayon challis, rayon crepe, and silk.

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Fitting tips:

Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern

If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.

If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.

To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.

Here are tutorials for wide or narrow shoulder adjustments

Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.

If you prefer videos, there are bust adjustment videos in the Hansie sewalong here

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Seamwork Style Ideas

This tank top is a breeze to style. The neckline makes all the statement you’ll need, so all you have to do is pair it with your favorite layers.

Wear Fifer into the Chelsea jeans for a fun springtime look. The flared legs and ruffled neckline make an eye-catching silhouette. If you need an extra layer, grab something easy, like the Parker chore coat.