Archer Racerback Tank
$1.50
This is your basic (but very adorable) racerback tank. It sews together quickly, more quickly than you can wash a shirt in fact 😉
About:Â
A versatile sewing pattern for an athletic tank top, featuring a sleek racerback design for optimal movement.
The options for Archer include:
-Plain Tank
Yup! That’s it! Archer is a fabulous and simple tank top pattern for all kiddos!
Difficulty:Â Beginner to Confident Beginner
Techniques Involved:Â Hemming, Adding Bands
All files are PDF files that can be printed at home on Letter or A4 sized paper. Each pattern includes one file for the pattern and print-at-home pieces, and another file containing the copy shop A0 (33.1″ wide) pattern pieces. We’ve placed the pattern pieces on individual layers so you can print only the size(s) you need, saving you on paper and ink. This pattern also comes with a projector file for use with a projector in your home.
Fabric:
You will need knit fabric with 40% 4-way stretch. Ideal fabrics include waffle, ribbed knit, bamboo lycra, CL, FT, BL, FT, various sweater knits, and similar fabrics.
For the bands, you will need 4-way 50% stretch fabrics such as cotton lycra or athletic knit.
Notions: None
Additional Supplies:
- Pins or Clips
- Tape Measure
- Tape or Glue (for piecing pages together)
- Paper & Fabric Scissors
- Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Acrylic Ruler (optional but encouraged)
- Matching All-Purpose Thread
- Universal Needle
- Sewing Machine with zig-zag stitch, Serger recommended.
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fabric marking tool
- Safety pin or bodkin
- Seam Ripper
This pattern includes Adult sizes NB-12Y
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Cynthia –
I made two archers for my nephews. I up-cycled t-shirts and they turned out FANTASTIC!!! The shirts are true to size (4 & 6) and lay perfectly. Such an easy pattern, too!
Kimberly –
I made one for my friend’s little guy and he absolutely loves it! Quick and easy project!
Agnese –
i have made several archers for my daughter and a few for friends’ kids. the pattern has easy to follow instructions and it is such a quick sew. it is a very beginner friendly pattern too.
Danika –
With 4 kids this was a must have! We use this paternal all the time
Sara C. –
Such a simple and fast pattern to assemble and sized perfectly.
Alyssa –
These are all my boys wear this summer. I meshed the archer with a romper to make an all in one outfit for my toddler. Amazing fit and very quick and easy to make.
christina –
great summer top quick and easy pattern.
Janna –
This pattern was perfect to make matching shirts for my son a daughter. Quick and easy sew perfect for beginners.
Sarah –
Cute tank top. Definitely a wardrobe staple. I also like to use woven fabric on the front piece to switch it up.
Jennifer (verified owner) –
Purchased this pattern to make tanks for my son and love it! It’s a quick and easy sew and great for beginners!
Jennifer (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this pattern! It’s a quick and easy sew and great for beginners!
Kara (verified owner) –
Pattern is awful to try to assemble and cut out. Lines overlap too much, no color coding. Its horrible and I wouldn’t recommend this pattern.
Jennifer –
Thank you for your honest feedback Kara! While this pattern does include the layers functions- so you can print only the sizes you need- I agree that the pieces can be difficult to follow when you print all sizes. To remedy this, I edited the file so the sizes are layered in a different way and they are all different dashed lines. You can go into My Account and download the revised file. The lines overlap by 1″ so there’s plenty of border for lining up the pieces without having to trim the edges. This 1″ of overlap is also helpful for our friends whose printers don’t print all the way to the edge of an 8.5″ by 11″ sheet of paper. I apologize for the inconvenience and hope you find the updated pattern to be much more user friendly! Thanks again!
Jennifer