It's been a little bit since I've tested for Sinclair, but if you've been following me for any time, you probably know that I have a love for Sinclair Patterns. They fit me SO well.
So, when Oxana posted a picture of herself wearing this new tank one day, I loved it, and I eagerly applied to test immediately.
When I joined the testing group, I fell even more in love with the tank. Not only is it very cute, but the finishes on this tank are also SO nice. You won't be disappointed.
This is the Sinclair RIO Tank!
Sinclair has other tanks... what sets this one apart?
I've sewn her other tanks - the Jolee is a fitted tank. It's pretty fitted everywhere. The Shelby fits at the bust and flares out toward the hem. Here is a blog post I made previously about some Sinclair Patterns I've sewn. You can see both the Jolee and Shelby in this post.
This tank fits a bit differently from both of those. It is fitted at the bust, has a bit more ease at the waist, and just a little ease at the hips. It also has a beautiful curved hemline!
Also, this one is finished so nicely. I believe the other two tanks are finished with bands. This is finished with double fold binding at the neckline and arms. The hem is also faced, rather than just turned up. It really has a professional finish!
My Rio Tanks:
I made two Rio Tanks during testing - the first one is Version 1, and some changes were made before the final was released. Version 1 was the dark floral. The final version was the pink floral.
For the dark floral, I made a size 4 bust blended with a 6 waist and hips.
For the pink, I made a size 2 bust, blended to a 6 waist and hips. My bust measurement ALMOST hits the 4, but since DBP is very stretchy, I decided to go to a 2. I generally sew a 4 in Sinclair patterns.
I like the fit of both the 2 and the 4 in this pattern.
The Release:
The pattern has just released, and is presently on sale. The pattern is marked to $5.99 through May 20, 2020.
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So, when Oxana posted a picture of herself wearing this new tank one day, I loved it, and I eagerly applied to test immediately.
When I joined the testing group, I fell even more in love with the tank. Not only is it very cute, but the finishes on this tank are also SO nice. You won't be disappointed.
This is the Sinclair RIO Tank!
Sinclair has other tanks... what sets this one apart?
I've sewn her other tanks - the Jolee is a fitted tank. It's pretty fitted everywhere. The Shelby fits at the bust and flares out toward the hem. Here is a blog post I made previously about some Sinclair Patterns I've sewn. You can see both the Jolee and Shelby in this post.
This tank fits a bit differently from both of those. It is fitted at the bust, has a bit more ease at the waist, and just a little ease at the hips. It also has a beautiful curved hemline!
Also, this one is finished so nicely. I believe the other two tanks are finished with bands. This is finished with double fold binding at the neckline and arms. The hem is also faced, rather than just turned up. It really has a professional finish!
My Rio Tanks:
I made two Rio Tanks during testing - the first one is Version 1, and some changes were made before the final was released. Version 1 was the dark floral. The final version was the pink floral.
For the dark floral, I made a size 4 bust blended with a 6 waist and hips.
For the pink, I made a size 2 bust, blended to a 6 waist and hips. My bust measurement ALMOST hits the 4, but since DBP is very stretchy, I decided to go to a 2. I generally sew a 4 in Sinclair patterns.
I like the fit of both the 2 and the 4 in this pattern.
The Release:
The pattern has just released, and is presently on sale. The pattern is marked to $5.99 through May 20, 2020.
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