Yet another Fantail top!  I think that this is my fifth version of the Fantail Shirt & Sweatshirt pattern, by The Sewing Revival.

I used a Jocelyn Proust printed rayon/spandex knit from Spotlight (originally bought for one of my daughters) with a quality rib from Crafty Mamas Fabrics for the contrast bands.  This is size Medium.  Also note that I have shortened the sleeves a good couple of inches since I first sewed this pattern.

This top doesn’t take much longer to sew than a classic raglan tee, and I always feel good in this style. I am never good at doing the ‘french tuck’ with tops, and this style has the same effect without any hassle. There is one thing that I will tweak when I’m next at the fabric shop. I didn’t have the correct width of elastic for the front gathering, so just zig-zagged two narrower pieces together, However, this doesn’t sit as well as I’d like in the front; you can see the join line in the front because it ‘folds’ a bit. I’ll unpick and replace.

That makes three knit versions, and two woven! I wonder if I’ve had enough of this pattern (knowing me, possibly not).