Today we announced the addition of Performance Knit to the Spoonflower family. I (Allie) used Wiksten’s tank pattern to sew up a simple dress using our new knit to get my feet wet working with our new apparel fabric!
Sewing on performance knit was initially a little intimidating. Not having much experience with knits combined with the drape and slippery-ness of the fabric made me a little scared! I decided to go with a super simple pattern from Wiksten that sews up in a snap to make a versatile dress or tank using one of my own fabric designs! With an upcoming beach trip, I knew this would make a great cover-up that easily transitions in to a cute outfit for lunch or a casual dinner and drinks!
To purchase the pattern you can choose from a paper copy or a downloadable PDF version. Since I am incredibly impatient, I chose to download the PDF and tape the pieces together.
While laying the pattern pieces in place, I used washi tape (because it’s so pretty!) to tape the papers together.
Once taped together, I used a rotary blade to cut out each piece.
Using a rotary blade (or scissors– whichever is handy) I cut out my pattern pieces and prepared myself to sew!
Sewing the Wiksten tank pattern is super simple! I started with the side seams, sewed together the shoulders, added binding around the neckline and arm holes and hemmed. Using a ballpoint needle made working with the performance knit easier, and it turns out I was nervous for no reason!
The finished dress was perfect for a getaway weekend to the beach at Charleston!
Allie just wondering with this pattern it says fabric with a 58″ width only needs two yards for this pattern- because your print is directional did the pattern allow for a side by side placement along the width? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question.
Would this new poly be suitable for bathing suits or would it be best if there was some spandex in the blend?
you just made the perfect cycling dress
The colors on the test I got were so vivid. I am not a fan of polys but the difference in the quality of the printing has convinced me to think again about it. I have also had two men’s wear designers asking me about polys for a long time. I hope they keep all three of the different poly fabrics as some people want it because of it’s wash and wear attributes. The printing again was spactacular on all three.
Darling dress! Can’t wait to try the new knit!
So glad you’ve decided to offer the performance knit!!
Yep, Main site says it’s 100% polyester
Love the fabric type, love the dress. I’m incredibly happy you have apparel fabric now!
Is this a polyester fabric?
Cute!!! Love that you use washi to hold the pattern together!
Does this type of knit fade like the others?