I’ve sewn five tops from this pattern now!  The first three are covered in this blog post.  I have discovered that you really do need to use the recommended fabrics for the wide neckband to work well.  Don’t go off-piste!

This sweatery knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics a couple of years ago has proved to be just the ticket. It’s a bit spongy, doesn’t have too much lycra/spandex, and the wide neckband inserts and sits perfectly. This fabric is black on the reverse and has a loopy finish on the right side. No real idea what the composition is.

This was an unexpected sewing hit – I was really just trying to use up fabric leftovers! I’ve worn it quite a lot over winter; perfect for cosy at home days. It is ‘sweater version #4’ – A semi-deep V-neck with a 2”/5cm wide lapped neckband. It also features a split hem with vented sides and narrow, long sleeves. It works best with sweater knits that do not have too much structure or stretch recovery.

From the pattern website: The Tabor V-Neck is a simple yet versatile style that is as dressed up or casual as you’d like to make it. It is a loose fitting, drop shoulder tee or sweater that is built for comfort while looking smart. With many different options for sleeves, necklines and body lengths, you can make a Tabor V-neck for every season. Due to its wide, oversized body width, the Tabor V-Neck T-shirts are most flattering when sewn in a light-weight, fluid knit fabric with at least 25% stretch such as rayon, bamboo or soy knits while the sweaters are best with sweater knits that also have at least 25% stretch however, do not have a high lycra content (6% or above) or have too much stretch recovery. This is to allow the wide neckband to perform at its finest without puckering or gathering.

As you’d probably imagine, this is a fast garment to sew.  I used my sewing machine and my overlocker for construction.  And while I was at it, I pulled out a remnant length of soft mid-weight merino knit I’d found at The Cloth Shop, Ivanhoe – and there was just enough of it for ‘sweater version #5’ – A semi-deep V-neck with a 2”/5cm wide lapped neckband. It also features a cropped, straight hem and is sleeveless.

I don’t seem to have any modelled photos of this version on me, but can assure you that it’s been worn as a warm layering piece, generally over jeanss and a long-sleeved tee. As you’d imagine this is incredibly fast to sew, and a great way to use up smaller pieces of fabric.

I think that I should crank out a couple more of the tee versions of this pattern before summer really hits!