DIY Lace Insert Tank

According to most of the newsletter in my inbox I’m supposed to have a craving for red lace, what with V day being just around the corner and all. And although usually I’d have an aversion, it seems that as if by osmosis a craving has made its way into my veins. Albeit in black form.
Whiiiiich I kinda always want to wear anyway so I guess maybe those emails don’t exactly have magical powers. And just like singles day – a recently created holiday in China where singles everywhere are encouraged to buy themselves presents, google it – instead of waiting around for that special someone, I’m buying doing it myself. And you can too. It’s easy!

For this easy tank I overlaid the lace over the top rather than sewing it underneath, mainly because it’s the easiest way to go about it. But if you want to sew it underneath go for it, they’re the same steps.

You need
A tank in a sheer fabric, I chose a light poly blend that moves like silk but without the price tag.
Some eyelash lace
Scissors
a needle and thread/sewing machine

CUT Start by cutting the neckline of your top into whatever top you want. This step is optional and you can leave your neckline as it is, but I wanted to make a noticeable insert for the lace so cut it out.

OVERLAY Next, overlay your fabric on top of the neckline, making sure it covers from the strap on one side to the other strap.

PIN Carefully pin your lace to the top on the neckline.


SEW Either by hand or using a sewing machine, stitch the lace onto the top.

TRIM Finally, trim carefully around the sewn seem to remove the excess lace, making sure to trim really neatly so you’ve got a professional finish.

If you’re feeling like this might be a bit too girly for you, a style like this p looks perfect paired with some tougher boyfriend jeans and heeled pumps. Happy V day guys!