![]() ![]() So, all in all the Tiny Pocket tank is a much better fit for my body. In fact, looking at the patterns, I can see that the Wiksten's armholes are actually markedly lower than those of the Tiny Pocket, and yet the Tiny Pocket tank fit me much more comfortably in the underarms. I suspect this is why I initially wondered if I should lower the armholes of the Wiksten tank. You wouldn't think such a small angle would make such a big difference, but look what happens when you align the shoulder seams of the two patterns: the Wiksten tank swoops WAY out and up. So I think, when I lay that angled seam on top of my broad, straight shoulders, the inside portion of the shoulder seam is forced upwards, resulting in exactly the sort of janky shoulder fit that I saw with the Wiksten tank. See the shoulder seam up at the top? The Wiksten tank has much more sloping shoulders compared to the Tiny Pocket pattern.ĭirect comparison of the Wiksten and Grainline tank patterns. In the photo below, the Wiksten pattern is laid on top of the Tiny Pocket pattern. I do think the Tiny Pocket Tank fits better in the shoulders than the Wiksten Tank, and I think I have some insight into why. Grainline tank muslin, side view.this is passable, I think. But when I look at the photos, it seems.ok-ish? When I put it on again to take these photos, I thought it was awful. When I first tried it on, I thought it was great. ![]() It's been a while since I last posted about this project, so to refresh your memory, the first pattern I muslined was the Wiksten Tank, but I decided it probably wasn't for me because (1) no bust darts, and (2) janky shoulders.Īs for the Tiny Pocket Tank.I am not sure what I think. This is the Tiny Pocket Tank by Grainline Patterns. Here is a muslin for the second of three patterns I've been experimenting with in an effort to find my One True Woven Tank. Grainline Tiny Pocket Tank muslin - hey, at least I've figured out that hemming curves issue! ![]()
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