S-Hook Back Tube Top Sewing Pattern

Introducing the S-Hook Back Tube Top Sewing Pattern – Your Gateway to Effortless Style! Are you ready to elevate your wardrobe with a chic and trendy wardrobe staple? Look no further! Our Sew Skimpy S-Hook Back Tube Top Sewing Pattern is the epitome of fashion-forward design, offering you a versatile and stylish garment that’s perfect for any occasion. You can add an optional front lining or ruching, and no uncomfortable boning. You are the designer. Whether you’re heading to a beach party, a music festival, or a night out with friends, this tube top is the perfect choice. Dress it up or down – the possibilities are endless!

• Includes sizes XS-L
• One coverage option, Full coverage tube top
• Formatted to print on US letter (8.5 x 11)
• Test square in US 2 x 2 inch and Metric unit 5.08 cm
• Pattern is color coded per size so you can make YOUR custom size

What You Will Need

• 1/2 yard of 2 or 4 way stretch fabric 58”- 60” wide
• Optional lining with the same stretch
• ¼” wide braided elastic
• ¾” S-Hook (I prefer plastic over metal)
• Matching Thread
• Overlock machine / zig-zag stitch & straight stitch on a regular sewing machine
• Elastic Foot is recommended

Pattern Assembly

1. Add optional ruching on the fold of the tube top front (1)
2. Sew both large back pieces of (2) to front sides (1) with right sides of fabric facing together.  Use a 1/4 overlock stitch or straight stitch on a home machine
3. Using an elastic attachment sew 1⁄4’ elastic to the top and bottom of (1) & (2) on the wrong side of the fabric. Leave the elastic on the ends of (2) to maneuver your hem in a later step
4. Fold under the elastic of (1) & (2) on the inside of the tube top. This will create a little over 1⁄4” hem. Use a cover stitch or zigzag stitch to secure the hem. When you reach the back strap, you can hold onto the left-over elastic on the ends for accuracy.
5. Add ¾” S-Hook on the right-side back strap of (2) Insert back strap fabric of (2) inside the S-Hook hole. Fold over fabric ¾” and secure the S-Hook in place with a straight stitch
6. Sew an opening for the S-Hook closure. Fold the left-side back strap of (2) over ¾” Then secure in place with a straight stitch to creates an opening that allows the S-Hook to slide inside the loop on that side

• Assembly Tutorial Video https://youtu.be/Qqqg7VHnJ9k

You can line the front of (1) with the same fabric you used for your design. You can also use a stretch lining. Make sure both fabrics stretch the same way and pin it in place before you start sewing.