The knit pattern that can be a crop, tank or dress — and then some.
Meet the Titillating Tank/Dress — a fitted knit pattern with multiple lengths, strap options and back depths, plus the choice to make it fully reversible or add a built-in shelf bra.
Make it as a crop, everyday tank or full-length dress. Choose spaghetti straps or a wider high-neck view, play with low, mid or high scoop backs, and use different fabrics to completely change the finished look.
It’s one of those patterns that can be simple, sporty, dressy or completely hacked into your own version.
Why you’ll love it
Crop, tank + dress lengths included
Choice of spaghetti straps or wide straps
High-neck wide-strap option
Low, mid or high scoop-back options
Option to make it fully reversible
Optional built-in shelf bra variation
Clean neckline and armhole finish
Great for everyday basics, layering or statement dresses
Designed for stretch knit fabrics
Very adventurous beginner to intermediate
Projector, A0/Copy Shop + A4/US Letter files included
Instant digital download
★★★★★ 9 customer reviews
“The most versatile tank pattern.”
One customer made the dress for an event, then shortened it into a top because it became such a wardrobe workhorse. Another used Titillating as her very first knit project and found the instructions manageable and clear.
Fit + design options
Titillating is a fitted knit pattern designed for stretch fabrics with good recovery.
You can choose between:
Crop length
Tank length
Dress length
Spaghetti straps
Wide straps
High-neck wide-strap view
Low scoop back
Mid scoop back
High scoop back
Fully reversible construction
Optional shelf bra
All pictured samples were sewn in size D, based on body measurements of approximately 86 cm bust, 68 cm waist and 98 cm hip.
What’s included
Illustrated instruction booklet
A4/US Letter pattern — 40 pages
A0/Copy Shop pattern — 2 pages
Projector file
Instant digital download
Skill level
Very adventurous beginner to intermediate.
Titillating is a great pattern if you want to build confidence with knit fabrics and learn a clean, fully lined or reversible finish.
You can sew it using a standard sewing machine, an overlocker/serger, or a combination of both.
Suggested fabrics
Choose a knit fabric with approximately 60% stretch.
Four-way stretch is ideal, although the pattern can also be successfully sewn in two-way stretch fabrics.
Fabric examples include:
Poly spandex
Jersey
Ribbed cotton blends
Mesh or sequin knits
Other stretch fabrics with good recovery
Your fabric choice can completely change the character of the garment — from everyday basic to statement dress.
Notions
Matching thread
Optional 6 mm elastic for armscyes and neckline
Views A/C — 10 mm elastic for straps, approximately 62 cm long
Views A/C — 2 sets of 12 mm rings and sliders
Optional Views C/D — 3 cm / 1 in elastic for an under-bust shelf bra
If sewing on a regular machine, a stretch thread such as Gütermann MARAFLEX or a woolly nylon blend can be useful.
Equipment
Sewing machine or overlocker/serger
Scissors
Walking foot for a sewing machine
Stretch or ballpoint machine needle
Optional elastic attachment foot for an overlocker/serger
Optional twin needle for non-reversible / shelf-bra views
Loop turner, safety pin or bodkin for Views A/C
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