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Learn to Sew a Ruffled Tank Top

Create a charming tank top in this online sewing class featuring the Fifer pattern. Perfect for warm weather, you'll learn to construct a woven tank with romantic gathered collar details. Master techniques for bias binding, dart construction, and creating beautiful gathers. This class guides you through working with lightweight fabrics to create a versatile top that can be worn alone or layered. Learn to make a feminine wardrobe staple with professional finishing touches.

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Prepare to Sew

This lesson covers all the basic things you need to know to get started with this sewalong. If you’re a beginner, this will be really helpful to watch!

If you feel like you already know how to get your pattern and fabric ready for sewing, go ahead and skip to the next lesson and you’ll learn to do some helpful fitting adjustments for the Fifer.

You’re going to learn how to:


  • Select a pattern and reference its skill level

  • Select a size

  • Prepare patterns and fabric

  • Cut and mark fabric

Click the timestamps to skip to these sections:


  • Selecting a Pattern (Skill Levels) (00:23)

  • How to Select a Size (00:43)

  • How to Download and Print Your Pattern (02:19)

  • How to Assemble Your Print-At-Home PDF Pattern (04:16)

  • Preparing Your Pattern and Fabric (06:05)

  • Cutting and Marking (06:59)

Learn to Sew a Ruffled Tank Top

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Fifer pattern

  • All-purpose polyester sewing thread

  • sewing machine needle

  • Optional: rolled hem foot

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