The twist-front tank you’ll want to make more than once.
Meet the Tata Twist Tank — a fitted knit tank with a statement twist detail at the front, a beautifully scooped reverse side and a clever fully lined construction.
Wear the twist to the front, turn it around and wear the scoop at the front, or use a contrast lining for even more options. It’s one of those patterns that looks distinctive but still works as an everyday wardrobe basic — on its own through summer or layered under jackets and cardigans when it cools down.
Why you’ll love it
Statement twist-front detail
Flattering peep opening through the front twist
Fully reversible design
Scooped neckline can be worn at the front or back
Fully self-lined with enclosed seams
No traditional hem finishing required
Use a contrast lining to create even more wearable combinations
Perfect for summer or layering
A great introduction to sewing knit fabrics
Confident beginner / adventurous beginner to intermediate
Projector, A0/Copy Shop + A4/US Letter files included
Layered sizes
Instant digital download
Fit + sizing
The Tata Twist Tank is a fitted knit tank designed for stretch fabrics with good recovery.
Body measurement range: Bust: 78.5–144.5 cm / 31–57 in Waist: 61–127 cm / 24–50 in Hip: 89–155 cm / 35–61 in
Your fabric choice will affect the finished fit, so pay particular attention to both stretch and recovery when choosing your knit.
What’s included
Illustrated sewing instructions
A4/US Letter pattern — 20 pages
A0/Copy Shop pattern — 1 page
Projector file
Layered sizes
Instant digital download
Pattern files should be opened on a computer using Adobe Acrobat to make use of the layered sizing.
Skill level
Confident beginner to intermediate.
Tata is a great introduction to sewing knit fabrics and uses a clever construction method to create the twist and fully enclosed finish.
You can sew the tank using a standard sewing machine, an overlocker/serger, or a combination of both.
Suggested fabrics
Choose a medium-weight knit fabric with approximately 60% stretch across the cross grain and good recovery.
Fabrics containing elastane, lycra or spandex are ideal because good recovery helps the tank retain its shape and achieve the intended fit.
Fabric requirements
Requirements are based on fabric approximately 130 cm / 51 in wide.
Sizes A–M: 1.3 m / 1.4 yd
Sizes N–Q: 2 m / 2.2 yd when cutting on the cross grain
OR
1.7 m / 1.8 yd if your fabric also has at least 60% stretch along the straight grain.
Sew along with me
If you’d like some company while you sew, follow the full Tata Twist Tank sew-along:
