The Kila Tank sewing pattern is a fitted tank top designed for stretchy knit fabrics. A slight racerback design gives this top a sporty look. Kila’s deep scoop neckline and armholes are finished with a bulk-free binding method that mimics ready-to-wear techniques.
The Kila Tank has several inches of negative ease making it a great basic layering tank top. Kila can be tucked into high-waist pants, overalls, and skirts. Because it’s sewn in super stretchy fabrics, Kila is also a great workout or pajama top for hot weather.
This is a sewing pattern intended to be used by the home sewist, not a finished garment.
Digital pattern is offered in sizes 0 to 18 (B-cup) and 12 to 30 (D-Cup).
Digital pattern includes tiled, A0 copy shop, and US copy shop files.
1/4" seam allowances included.
Step-by-step instructions with illustrations.
Well suited for the beginner sewist who has some experience sewing with stretchy knit fabrics.
Knit fabrics with at least 60% stretch and good recovery are recommended. Cotton/spandex and rayon/spandex blend rib knits are ideal for the Kila Tank.
Fabrics weighing 5 to 9 ounces per square yard are recommended.
100% cotton knit fabrics are not recommended due to poor recovery.
This is such a quick sew. I made the size 14, since that’s closest to my measurements, and I made no changes since the pattern is already really long so that you can tuck it into pants. It’s so comfortable to wear!
Kila Tank
Janie
Great pattern. Raglan sleeves are great for me because I have narrow shoulders; the Monarch’s sleeves pattern pieces fit perfectly. This was my first version years ago, but I’m sharing since it’s modified. It may give you some ideas of how to get more mileage out of this pattern.
I simplified mine since my fabric (a quilted-look low-stretch knit) was a bit bulky. I left off the sleeve cuffs and the bottom band. Then, I used a big sew-on snap (covered by a big button I found in my button box) only at the neckline instead of the visible snaps. So, this is a bit of a swing style. Super easy to wear.
Monarch Jacket
Anonymous
I used this pattern to make a top to wear over tights. I found this an easy pattern to make, and love the relaxed style and comfortable fit.
Coram Top and Dress
Nadenelawson
I love the Killa tank! Best pattern ever of any tank pattern!
Allie Olson Sewing Patterns
Nadenelawson
I’ve made so many of these! The best fitting tank ever! Love it!
