Click to view our lesson preview of Drafting a Knit Halter with a Racerback (Image credit: UniversityofFashion.com)

Our newest lesson is, Drafting a Knit Halter with a Racerback. In this lesson you will learn how to interpret a sketch, an important first step when drafting patterns. Referring to the racerback tank illustration, we will demo how to determine certain key measurements, for example, the shoulder width, the front neck drop, the style lines and the width of the racerback. Using the stable knit fitted sloper that you drafted in our lesson, Drafting a Women’s Fitted Stable Knit T-Shirt from Measurements, you will learn how to plan the style lines on your draft. We also share a variety of finishing techniques and tools to help as you sew your racerback tank top.

Determining key measurements for University of Fashion’s new lesson on Drafting a Knit Halter Tank with a Racerback (UniversityofFashion.com)

Our Cut & Sew Knit Series

Working in knit fabric can be challenging. Things such as stretch ratio and whether a particular knit fabric has one-way stretch, two-way stretch or four-way stretch are only some of the things you need to know before you enter into the world of designing with knit fabrics. That’s why we highly encourage first-timers to view our knit lectures, Introduction to Knit Fabrics and Knit Fabric Principles.

Click to see a trailer of University of Fashion lessons: Introduction to Knit Fabrics and Knit Fabric Principles (Image credit: UniversityofFashion.com)

With over 35 lessons in our knit series, you will be able to choose the right knit fabric for your particular knit design, draft knit slopers from measurements and then use those slopers to create a multitude of designs. We are your one-stop shop for learning how to work with knit fabrics.

Our knit sewing series covers, various types of machines to sew your knit garments, as well as lessons on how to sew knit seams, knit necklines and knit hems.

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By: Francesca Sterlacci
Title: Announcing Our Newest Lesson: Drafting a Knit Halter Tank with a Racerback
Sourced From: www.universityoffashion.com/blog/announcing-our-newest-lesson-drafting-a-knit-halter-tank-with-a-racerback/
Published Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:52:45 +0000

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