I’ve admired everything Wiksten for so long and finally I ordered her two sewing patterns a couple months ago. So far, I’ve just made the tank top (twice!), but I’ll be making the Tova as soon as possible. I’ve had a crush on that shirt for ages.
The tank pattern is awesome. Jenny’s patterns are hand drawn and incredibly well designed. You don’t even need a serger for this project, since it is sewn with french seams and bias finished hems. Genius.
I am MOST proud of the pocket on the tank. I PERFECTLY matched the pattern on the fabric so that you can barely even see that the pocket is there. Small details like that make me so happy.
With winter approaching, I’ll be wearing it layered with cozy cardigans.
It doesn’t at all seem unreasonable to me that I might need a rainbow of colours in this tank. It’s clearly a wardrobe essential.
You can order Jenny’s Wiksten sewing patterns from the workroom’s online shop!
Wow! I adore this fabric and regret I never purchased it : ( i love this pattern with this fabric! It fits perfectly! Great job! Tori recently posted..Handmade: Cool Bags
wow, the placing of that pocket is perfect! Really love Wiksten designs, Tova is perfect and makes me wish I knew how to sew clothes. montse recently posted..Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Postage Stamp Quilt
Beautiful, I love the fabric and of course your pocket placement, which is perfect!
I bought the Tova pattern recently and am all set to do that one next .. just trying to find the time, which is tricky right now.
Kate Kate recently posted..a checked shirt
this tank is beautiful — I can’t wait until her shop reopens! This fabric is wonderful — how did I miss it? martha brown recently posted..Five Faves Fridays! Colours
Thanks so much! The top you made is beautiful and it looks great on you. I’m impressed by the pocket matching too! jennygordy recently posted..announcement
Karyn! this is so perfect!!!! I want to try this pattern!!!!! And! THAT IS THE CUTEST CUPCAKE! Amanda Elizabeth recently posted..{*~First Frost Mini~*}
that top turned out lovely and GREAT JOB on the perfect placement of the pocket! beautiful fabric and matches the design of the top beautifully 🙂 Yana recently posted..christmas preparations
It’s gorgeous – I love the fabric and really love the invisible pocket 🙂 I’ve just bought the pattern – can’t wait to get started now I’ve seen how yours turned out! Little Flower Baby recently posted..Silent Sunday #silentsunday
[…] I want to sew a dozen (at least) in each. I’ve made a few of the tanks. (Paris maps & Floral) But I had been taking my time, trying to decide on the perfect fabric for my Tova. I’m so […]
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Tori
November 12, 2011 at 5:26 am
montse
November 12, 2011 at 10:52 am
Kate
November 12, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Molly
November 12, 2011 at 2:40 pm
martha brown
November 12, 2011 at 2:56 pm
jennygordy
November 12, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Amanda Elizabeth
November 13, 2011 at 1:38 am
Yana
November 14, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Kelly
November 15, 2011 at 4:26 am
Amanda
November 15, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Nancy
December 8, 2011 at 8:54 pm
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Little Flower Baby
April 30, 2012 at 9:12 pm
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Zoe
August 11, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Wow! I adore this fabric and regret I never purchased it : ( i love this pattern with this fabric! It fits perfectly! Great job!
Tori recently posted..Handmade: Cool Bags
wow, the placing of that pocket is perfect! Really love Wiksten designs, Tova is perfect and makes me wish I knew how to sew clothes.
montse recently posted..Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Postage Stamp Quilt
Beautiful, I love the fabric and of course your pocket placement, which is perfect!
I bought the Tova pattern recently and am all set to do that one next .. just trying to find the time, which is tricky right now.
Kate
Kate recently posted..a checked shirt
That fabric is so charming! Love the shirt layered with the sweater. Looks comfy and stylish!
Molly recently posted..happy weekending
this tank is beautiful — I can’t wait until her shop reopens! This fabric is wonderful — how did I miss it?
martha brown recently posted..Five Faves Fridays! Colours
Thanks so much! The top you made is beautiful and it looks great on you. I’m impressed by the pocket matching too!
jennygordy recently posted..announcement
Karyn! this is so perfect!!!! I want to try this pattern!!!!! And! THAT IS THE CUTEST CUPCAKE!
Amanda Elizabeth recently posted..{*~First Frost Mini~*}
that top turned out lovely and GREAT JOB on the perfect placement of the pocket! beautiful fabric and matches the design of the top beautifully 🙂
Yana recently posted..christmas preparations
Again, you have such a great eye for print fabric that works well in clothing! This tank is beautiful.
Kelly recently posted..Kitchen window quilt
Absolutely stunning!m maybe I should give this a go?!
Amanda recently posted..Sewing Summit
the top looks great in the fabric. would you mind sharing the manufacturer? i would love to use it for something.
[…] I have to say that I super proud of my pattern matching on the pocket. (See my first Wiksten Tank here) You can barely see that there is a […]
It’s gorgeous – I love the fabric and really love the invisible pocket 🙂 I’ve just bought the pattern – can’t wait to get started now I’ve seen how yours turned out!
Little Flower Baby recently posted..Silent Sunday #silentsunday
[…] growing collection of Wiksten tanks includes this Paris Map version and this Martha Negley version. Many, many more to […]
[…] I want to sew a dozen (at least) in each. I’ve made a few of the tanks. (Paris maps & Floral) But I had been taking my time, trying to decide on the perfect fabric for my Tova. I’m so […]
WOW! This is totally stunning. Amazing work. The care you’ve taken with the construction is really noticeable. The fabric choice is genius too.
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