Sew with Christine: The Verano - Common Adjustments Mini Class

The Verano Pattern Adjustments - A Mini Class

In the Verano Pattern Adjustments: A Mini Class, all we cover are the previously mentioned nine pattern adjustments only. This is an excerpt from the full class, for those that ONLY want the pattern adjustments. So only sign up for this class if you just want that part. I decided to offer this for those that want to do things like a FBA, but don’t necessarily want the rest of the lessons.

This class has 1 hour of footage & also includes the digital pattern!

How to Use the Workshop

If you’ve never taken a video class like this, here are a few basics for you! First, this is a pre-recorded video workshop. So what that means is you can follow along at your own pace, whenever you want, regardless of where you live & your timezone! You can go back & rewatch things as much as you want, over & over again, & sew at your own pace in the comfort of your home.

The videos are hosted on a website, so once you purchase the workshop, you have access to that site anytime you want. The pattern is downloadable from the Introduction lesson, for you to save on your computer & use to sew along with me. That’s it!

A few VERY important details to note:

  1. Both of The Verano Video Workshops come WITH the digital version of the pattern for no extra charge, aka FREE! So if you want one of the classes, there’s no need to also buy the digital pattern! It’s all included, making them an even better deal!
  2. If you want the printed version, that is purchased separately, and can be found here.
  3. Due to the nature of the videos and digital files, there are no refunds on the video classes. So if you purchase the mini class and then decided you want the full class, I am so sorry but there won’t be any refunds on the first one you bought since there’s no returning digital material. I hope you understand!

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The Verano Tank Pattern

Earlier this year, before Covid-19 hit the United States, I had a ticket for a springtime trip to Mexico. Thinking about that trip, I designed the Verano Tank to essentially serve as my travel wardrobe. I knew this pattern, each view made in a variety of fabrics, would serve all occasions while away, regardless of the situation. I sewed a long black linen View D for a nice dinner out, a brown cotton gingham View C for tossing over my bathing suit while at the beach, a deep orange linen View B for daytime sightseeing, and a rayon View A for throwing on with shorts. Needless to say, Covid-19 delayed both the launch of the pattern and my trip. But regardless of my vacation, I knew this pattern was something I wanted in my closet, and maybe you need it in your closets too!

The Verano Tank is a modern tank top & dress with four views, all with the option of either a solid or a button front, for a total of eight different variations! All the views are sleeveless, have bust darts, & a flattering scoop front. Each view also has its own pocket style, so between the eight views and four pockets, there are many mix & match opportunities!

View A

View A has a shirt tail hem, chest pocket, & ends at the upper hip. Whether you pick the solid or button front version, this is a major wardrobe staple! It’s perfect for layering in all seasons. Wear it under a cardigan, with pants or a skirt, or make it as a pajama top. The options are endless with this kind of tank!

View B

View B is actually where it all began. I saw a ready-to-wear dress that was similar to View B with buttons, and I knew I needed one in my closet. It is so incredibly chic looking, but also essentially just a long tank top. It couldn’t be easier to wear and yet also look so pulled together! View B has sewn-down side seam pockets, & a shirt tail hem that lands around the knee.

View C

View C has the same tank top options at the bodice, but is cropped just above the natural waist. It has a gathered skirt with two patch pockets, and lands below the knee. I essentially wanted View C to be a chic sack dress. The kind of thing you throw on with a big sunhat and flip flops to hit up the farmer’s market. I have made more of this view than any of the others and love it with a cozy cardigan on top, which has been perfect for my stay-at-home 2020 life.


View D

View D is the glamorous option, with a two-tier midi length full gathered skirt attached to the same cropped bodice of View C. The pockets on View D are sewn into the side seams & the waist, so they are locked in place. I love a highly functional pocket, especially on a fancy frock! Even though there is a lot of drama with the gathers, this is still essentially just a fancy tank, perfect for lots of occasions. I love the idea of making it in something fancy for the winter with a turtleneck or pussy bow blouse underneath.

The Verano Tank is best with a lighter weight fabric, but from there the options are wide open. Linen, rayon, lightweight cotton, & silk, are ideal choices! The Verano Tank comes in sizes XS-4X. You can find a size chart here on my size chart page. This is a “two spool” pattern on my difficulty chart, making it a great project for beginners & a quick sew for experienced sewers. If you’re a newer sewer & unsure of your skills, stick to the views without buttons & simply work your way up!

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Your Instructor


Christine Haynes
Christine Haynes

Christine Haynes is a sewing author, teacher, and pattern designer. Christine grew up in Saugatuck, MI, a small beach community on the southwestern coast of Lake Michigan, where the arts were part of her daily life. Her mother taught her to sew around the age of 10, and it grew from a personal hobby, until it became her main artistic outlet, many years later.

She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the department of Film, Video, and New Media. After graduating college in Chicago, Christine moved to Los Angeles, CA and sold ready-to-wear garments for many years. When Random House approached Christine to write her first book, she left ready-to-wear, and turned her focus to teaching others to experience the joy of making clothing for themselves, through her patterns, books, and workshops.

While in Los Angeles, in addition to teaching, patternmaking, and writing, she was the shop manager at Sew LA. Following more than a decade in Los Angeles, Christine relocated to New York, NY, where she became the shop manager of Purl Soho. After managing Purl Soho for a few years, Christine returned to patternmaking and teaching, which she now does from her vintage bungalow in the small beach town of Grand Haven, MI.

Christine has written four books, How to Speak Fluent Sewing (2015, C&T), Skirts & Dresses for First Time Sewers (2015, Barron’s), The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction (2014, CPI), and Chic & Simple Sewing (2009, Potter Craft), and has contributed to other books, such as One Yard Wonders (2009, Storey). Her articles have been published in Sewstylish, Sew News, Craftstylish, and Craft Zine magazines.

"Sewing empowers you to be in total control of all the details of your clothing–fit, fabric, style–and frees you from having to rely on trends and fast fashion, for a more thoughtful and conscious approach to your wardrobe." - Christine Haynes

Christine has taught thousands of students over the last 10+ years, from complete novice to advanced sewer, in workshops both in person and on-line. She has presented lectures and workshops at the American Sewing Guild Conference, Camp Stitchalot, 2016–2019 Camp Workroom Social retreats, the 2012–2016 Craftcation Conferences, and the 2016 QuiltCon West Conference.

Christine was a featured guest on seasons 2 and 8 of PBS’s Sew It All TV show, and her work has been featured in Threads, Mollie Makes, New York Times, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Martha Stewart’s radio network, and NBC’s Today Show, among others.

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"I had never attended a sewing class or made a garment until taking one of Christine Haynes’s classes. She was so pleasant and approachable and naturally made me feel comfortable being new to garment sewing. I began class with limited sewing knowledge, and by the end, I had learned new skills such as bust darts, pockets, new terminologies and I had a dress that I made myself (The Lottie). Her patterns are so well written and always teach me something new along the way. I appreciate knowing that when I produce something from Christine Haynes's patterns, it will be a staple “tried and true” and something I reach for over and over. Thank you Christine for being part of my origin story and all that you do for the sewing community."

- Jean Johnson

"I've worked with Christine for over five years now, and she is one of Workroom Social's most thorough and patient instructors. Christine works hard to ensure each student gets what they need out of their class, recognizing that people have different learning goals. I especially love that no matter what level class she's teaching, Christine always walks students through the process from beginning to end without skipping steps. Even our more experienced students love the tips and tricks they learn in her classes."

- Jennifer Wiese, Workroom Social

Course Curriculum


  Common Pattern Adjustments
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My Fabric Sponsor

When I was planning this project, I new I needed a LOT of fabric. I had to make all eight views for my models to wear, plus I needed fabric to sew all eight views on camera, plus I needed some for the introduction section of the workshop too! Thankfully my dear friends at Ruby Star Society came through and provided me with all the fabric for both the photoshoot & the video shoot. I cannot thank them enough for being so generous! If you’ve never used their fabrics, you really should.

They have beautiful fabrics, everything from rayon, to coating weight, to garment-ready wovens, & even pre-hemmed toweling! And of course they also make beautiful quilt weight fabric that you will see in the Verano Video Workshop, that is the softest quilt weight on the market by far. It was a dream to work with while filming. Thanks again to Ruby Star Society!

Frequently Asked Questions


When and where does the workshop take place?
The workshop happens anytime you want! This is a completely self-paced pre-recorded video class, so you decide when you start and when you finish!
How long do I have access to the workshop?
Forever! After you enroll, you have unlimited access to the workshop for as long as you want, on any device you own!
This all sounds great! How do I sign up?
Easy! All you need to do is sign up using the button below!
Where do I get my free Verano Tank digital pattern?
All the files are downloadable in the "Introduction" lecture in the first section of the course. Simply download the files to your computer directly from the workshop!
What if I have questions?
Well if you have questions, I have answers! Reach out to me at [email protected] anytime and I will do my best to help you! Please allow up to 3 business days for me to get to your question.
Do I need any fancy equipment to take this workshop?
Not at all! I teach the entire workshop using only straight stitch, zigzag stitch, and a machine made buttonhole. So as long as you have those options, you are good to go! There are some basic sewing tools that will make your sewing more fun and precise, and you can learn all about those in the Notions & Tools lecture in the Introduction section of the workshop.

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