The Rachel Tank is an original design by Porcelynne. This pattern was created to incorporate a wide variety of body sizes. Use the chart below to determine which size you best fit into. This pattern is available in sizes XS through 3X. Each size has 5 options for bust sizes: A/B, C/D, E/F. G/H and I/J. These cup sizes may not correspond to your ready to wear bra size, choose based on the measurements and not the size you normally wear off the rack.
This design is not supposed to be tight fitting. The patterns were created to fit the large number of each range. If you prefer a snugger fit on the bust, go down a cup size. If you prefer a snugger fit overall, remove 2” from your own hip and waist measurements and choose your size from the chart.
Women's Size Chart
Letter Sizes
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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2X
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3X
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Dress Size
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0
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2-4
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6-8
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10-12
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14
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16-18
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20-22
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Waist
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22-25
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26-29
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30-33
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34-37
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38-42
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43-48
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49-54
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Hip
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32-35
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36-39
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40-43
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44-47
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48-51
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52-57
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58-63
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Bust - A/B Cup
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29-30
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31-33
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35-37
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39-41
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43-45
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47-49
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51-53
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Bust - C/D Cup
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31-32
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34-35
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38-39
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42-43
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46-47
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50-51
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54-55
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Bust - E/F Cup
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33-34
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36-37
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40-41
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44-45
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48-49
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52-53
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56-57
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Bust - G/H Cup
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35-36
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38-39
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42-43
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46-47
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50-51
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54-55
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58-59
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Bust - I/J Cup
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37-38
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40-41
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44-45
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48-49
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52-53
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56-57
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60-61
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Letter Sizes
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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2X
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3X
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45" Wide Fabric
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3/4 Yard
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7/8 Yard
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1 Yard
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1 1/4 Yard
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1 1/4 Yard
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1 1/2 Yard
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1 5/8 Yard
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60" Wide Fabric
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3/4 Yard
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7/8 Yard
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1 Yard
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1 Yard
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1 Yard
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1 1/4 Yard
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1 1/4 Yard
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Elastic Length
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2.5 Yards
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3 Yards
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3 Yards
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3.5 Yards
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3.5 Yards
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4 Yards
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4 Yards
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I'm always on the look out for patterns with cups sizing. It takes the guess work out of how to adjust for a great fit. I also like the options included with the pattern. I made mine with the intention to put a fun detail on the color blocking, but ended up liking it just as it is. Another great pattern!
I like the fact that this tank goes up to much bigger sizes. It allows me to sew for family members who cannot normally find clothes in stores or in sewing patterns. I like that it has a decorative stripe for a small amount of fabric to add some fun details; I also like that it's not a shapeless tank for us plus size girls.
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