Racer back tank tops are usually made out of cotton jersey and are a great item to wear under blouses or on its own. In this tutorial I will show you how to create your own racer back tank top from scratch. Learn how to make your own racer back tank top that can be worn by itself, with a scarf, or under a cardigan for different looks.
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The bias lies at a 45 degree angle between the selvage and the width of the fabric. Measure and cut one 2 inch by 24 inch strip and two 2″ by 30″ strips. Insert the strips into the bias tape maker using the seam ripper to help guide it through. Iron the fabric as it’s coming out of the bias tape maker. Continue this until you’ve reached the end of the strip.
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