Phoebe — Linen Tank Sewing Pattern (PDF)
Description:
This simple linen tank is a versatile and essential staple for every wardrobe. Light, breezy, relaxed and sure to keep you cool all season long!
Prouct Specifications:
| Type: | PDF Pattern |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Design Variations: | 1 |
| Sizes: | 0/2 to 12/14, 16/18 to 28/30 |
| Illustrations: | No |
| Instructions: | No |
Customer Questions and Answers
Hello! I am enjoying your site immensely. I think this top is perfect but I've been searching for a sleeve tutorial. Do you have a simple explanation to draft a sleeve for Phoebe? Thank you so much!
F|S Team
We do not have have explanation to draft a sleeve for Phoebe pattern but you can take a look for our free PDF Milou dress and use instructions for a sleeve for Phoebe pattern .
Hello, do you have an A0 pdf of this pattern available? Thank you.
F|S Team
hello, I'm sorry at this time our free patterns are only available in the A4/Letter tiled format.
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I cannot see an attachment for this pattern in Adobe. I've tried as per the tutorial, but the attachment area appears to be empty. I have other FS patterns and when I open them in Adobe I can see their attachment. Any suggestions?
F|S Team
Our Patterns no longer have the pattern pieces as an attachment, they are all located in the .pdf when you open it.
How to pick a size? Are the measurements posted anywhere?
F|S Team
The size chart is located in the free download.
The measurement dashes are different between the front and back cuts. By look and by size.
F|S Team
Thanks for letting us know! Be sure to count out to your size line for the back and front pieces, I like to run a highlighter over the lines to make it easier. We'll see to getting that fixed up thanks!
what among the linens and cottons that you sell are best suited for the Phoebe top and the Agustina top ? Thanks
F|S Team
Our IL019 medium weight linen is ideal for both of these patterns.
Hi does this pattern download work on US Letter paper? Thank you!
F|S Team
All of our free .pdf patterns are compatible with both US letter and A4 Paper.
Hello, wondering if I measure my widest part of my body and then just add length to the top and making sure my widest part is considered and it will be roomy enough for me, do you think this would work as a dress? Thank you x
F|S Team
Yes, you can always play around with the pattern to adjust it to make it your own design! If you would prefer a pattern already made up, look for our Mona Trapeze dress pattern.
Hallo, many thanks for the cute pattern. Does the pattern include a seam allowance? Kind regards from Germany - Monika
F|S Team
Yes, all of our patterns listed on our site include seam allowance.
how do i get the tutoirai for the phoebe top
F|S Team
Please go to our blog, blog.fabrics-store.com and search "phoebe" and the tutorial post will come up in the results. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser: blog.fabrics-store.com/2017/08/29/phoebe-essential-linen-tank-tutorial/
Hi, love this pattern, but I'm a UK size 12 but large bust, so wondering if its suitable - its hard to see from the photos but it doesn't look as if it has darts?
F|S Team
Hello, this is a lovely basic pattern without darts, but if you are full busted, you can always add them in when you do a full bust adjustment. If you need a tutorial for this we have one on our blog here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2023/04/09/sewing-glossary-full-bust-adjustment-tutorial/
Hi! do you offer the pattern of the pair of pants that is worn with this top?
F|S Team
Yes, the pattern is our Magda Pants.
Hello ! Is there a way to get this pattern in a one piece download for a large scale printer ?
F|S Team
Our free patterns are only available in A4/Letter format.
I don't have a printer, and am having trouble getting this printed out. My local print shop uses only letter size paper. When they load the file in Microsoft Word and print, the 2" square is correct, but a part of each page is cut off at the edge. I am in Central America, so there is no Kinko's or other nationwide print shop here. Can you recommend an online print shop for this?
F|S Team
Hello, they may need to center the page to ensure one side isn't getting cut off.
Where can I find sewing instructions for the Phoebe Tank?
F|S Team
Simply go to our blog, The Thread: blog.fabrics-store.com and search for "Phoebe" in the search box.
I have set my default to open pdf's in Adobe and everyone opens NOT in adobe so I only get 4 to 5 pages of your description and how to download. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Adobe, the most current version , I've changed my site settings .I've made adobe my default. I'm a registered customer--which BTW I LOVE your Nico and Lily paper pattern. Best bias dress ever!
Hi! Yay about the Lily and Nico :) The Free PDF patterns - this depends on how your browser is set to preview files and to download them. Your browser is most likely showing you the file in its own "preview" mode - you see the file but have no functions of that file. You'd want to save that file to your device and then open Adobe and then in the Adobe menu - ask it to open the saved file ( the file might be in the downloads or recent files folder). If you are stuck - send us an email to customer service letting us know what device you are using and we will walk you through it.
This pattern was a little difficult because it ran big and I had to do a lot of alterations. Also, the bias tape took a little longer than I would've thought. The arm holes were a little tight so I had to expand those even though I'm very thin, petite person. Also, I lowered the neck line. I cut a size 0/2 which turned out to be too large for my 5 feet 95 pound frame. The neck line still gaped and I had to put a few pints to fix this. Also, I would probably add one to 2 inches to the length next time. All in all, a good basic linen top. Thanks for the free pattern!
Great simple top.
I love this pattern, let me tell you how I tweaked for a full bust. I am a 36 DD in the chest, and maybe a size 10 in my shoulders, spindly arms! I started by trying to make a dart, but it was a mess, and I saw it would be hard to get the dart exactly right. So, I added a bit of a bump on each side of the front, where a dart would have been. That added another inch of room for the fabric so instead of being tight in front, it was loose as the design intends. Since the pattern requires so little fabric, it would be worth your while to experiment with this, using scrap fabric from the thrift store.
I've made this pattern twice the first time I made no adjustments to this simple top pullover top. The next time I made it, I removed 1/2" from the neckline and armholes to create more of a tank top, created a center back button up opening by adding 1-3/4" to create a interfaced plackets. I also added neck and armhole facings along with side slits.
This was my first clothing item project. I love my new tank top. It was impossible to find this design in a shop so I made it myself.
I made two Phoebes. One in black and one in white using their all purpose medium weight linen. This was my first ever sewing project and I am so pleased with the results! I've been wearing them almost daily and they are a perfect beginner project. THank you!
It turned out pretty good even though I had to make a lot of alterations for this to fit me. Like many others have said the arm holes run very tight so I had to open that up quite a bit. I also lowered the neck line and added a few tucks to fix the gaping. Love the black linen IL019!
Thank you for the pattern! I wanted to make it in a fabric that didn't matter if it was a disaster. I didn't want to waste my FS linen. I chose fabric that I designed and had produced by Spoonflower. I did alter the neckline by dropping the front about 1.5" but on the next make with one of my linens I may increase that a little more. As other people have noted I will put a little extra room in the armholes. I added 4" vents on both sides. Now to choose which of my linens to use for the next one.
I made a simple top from this pattern as is and a top with decreased arm and neck openings, added both neck and armhole facings, added side slits and made it a back button up top.
Love the Phoebe tank pattern. Sew easy and perfect fit for me (boxy and shorter for a short girl).
Nice simple pattern! It's easy to make and very versatile. I use this pattern and made this simple dress;) One thing worth noting is the arm hole is a bit tight in the front.
I used my favourite upholstery material just to try my skills. I will make another one with linen and will be very careful with cutting this time :) love the style
Lovely material. I like the pattern. I'm bigger up top and therefore it shortened the length in front. I kept this in mind when making the second one and added 3". This made a big difference. IL019 All-purpose Blue Bonnet Fs Signature Finish - 100% Linen - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2)
2nd top with 3" added to the cut. Beautiful material! IL019 All-purpose Optic White Fs Signature Finish - 100% Linen - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2)
Used contrast bias tape (for 2 of 3 tops) and used the same fabric for a pocket. Made 3 tank tops! Made this one for my 11 yr old daughter.
I've made 4 of these tanks from FS linen. They are great for layering! Love the bias binding at the neck and arms.
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