Buy the Basic Top sewing pattern from JULIANA MARTEJEVS. This slim fit tank top with a high neckline and wide binding has a modern, sporty vibe. It looks great on its own or as a layering piece. The pattern includes two length options. This...
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Great basic pattern, but get the right fabric!
This pattern is really simple and quick to sew. The binding is nice and thick so easier than others I've tried before. The only thing is to pay close attention to the stretch of the fabric; given it recommends rib knits, most have stretch but the pattern calls for using fabric with very little. I had to size right down to the smallest size with the fabric I had. I also ended up taking a whole 4 inches off all the binding strips to actually pull them in as the pattern intends.
It's also very easy to accidentally stretch out the arm and neck holes when attaching the binding, so just go slowly and make sure to only stretch the binding and not the bodice pieces (it doesn't tell you this in the instructions).