Size chart
| 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 |
| Waist | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32.5 | 34.5 | 36.75 | 39 |
| Hips | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 42 | 43.75 | 45.5 | 47.5 |
Measure yourself and pick the size closest to your measurements, not the size you usually buy.
Astraea Halter Tank Top Pattern
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- Sizes
- 00 to 18
- Skill
- Beginner
- Seam allowance
- 1/4" included
- Fabric needed
- 1 meter
- Formats
- A4 · Letter · A0
- Delivery
- Instant download
A fitted halter tank that ties behind the neck, fully double layered so it's smooth and supportive enough to wear without a bra. It sits at mid-length, not cropped and not full length, and it's a good first project if you're new to sewing with stretch fabric.
Pattern details
- Sizes: 00 to 18
- Skill level: Beginner
- Seam allowance: 1/4" (0.6cm) included
- Construction: serged or zig-zag seams, narrow turned straps, fully enclosed double layer turned right side out through the hem
What's included
- A4 and US Letter PDF for at-home printing
- A0 PDF file for copyshop printing
- Layered PDF for easy size selection
- Step-by-step written instructions with diagrams
- YouTube video tutorial
Fabric and materials
You'll need 1 meter (1 yard) of 110cm (44") wide fabric in every size. In 150cm (60") wide fabric, sizes 00 to 8 need 0.5 meters (0.5 yards) and sizes 10 to 18 need 1 meter (1 yard). Use a lightweight to medium weight knit with at least 30 to 40% stretch across the width and good recovery, since the straps carry the weight of the top. I used polyester jersey. Cotton, modal or bamboo jersey, rib knit, interlock or double knit, swim fabric and brushed poly-spandex all work well. I'd avoid rayon or viscose jersey, sweater knits, anything loosely knit, and any woven fabric.
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Serger (optional but recommended)
- Seam ripper
- Cutting tools (scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat)
- Loop turner, chopstick, or small safety pin
- Hand sewing needle (to close the turning opening)
Notions
- High quality polyester thread
- Stretch needle: 70/10 or 80/12
- 1/4" (6mm) elastic, optional, 28" for size 00 up to 38" for size 18
What makes this pattern special
- Every raw edge is hidden: the top is sewn right sides together and turned at the end, so nothing shows from the outside and small wobbles in your stitching disappear inside the garment
- No serger needed: a zig-zag or stretch stitch works anywhere the instructions say to serge, and the finish looks the same either way
- Double layered: two layers of jersey smooth the body and give enough support to skip a bra
- Ties adjust: you set the neckline exactly where you want it
- Optional elastic in the straps: keeps them from stretching out over time, which matters because the straps hold the whole top up
- Quick to sew: thirteen short steps, and the whole thing comes together in an evening
- Layered PDF and a glossary: print only the sizes you need, and look up any term you don't know without leaving the file
How to print
A4 / US Letter (at home)
Print at 100% scale. Select "actual size" or "no scaling". Check the 2"/4cm test square before you cut.
A0 (copyshop)
Take the A0 file to a copy shop and ask for 100% scale, no resizing.
The fine print
No returns or refunds on digital purchases. For personal use only: you may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please do not distribute, share, or resell the files.
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. No physical pattern will be shipped, and the download is instant.