A Classic Tank Top with a Modern Twist

*If you purchase this after 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, I will ship it to you on Monday, September 16, 2024.* For the past five years, I've been exploring the addition of embroidery to knitted and crocheted canvases, curious to see how a multitude of techniques can be added to fabric that I have made by hand. In particular, I've been drawn to methods that use the underlying material to guide each embroidered stitch. Case in point, this tank top features Sashiko, a Japanese technique that uses running stitches to create intricate patterns.   Sashiko was initially used to repair worn clothing by stitching together layers of fabric to prolong the life of the garment. Sashiko means ‘little stab’ or ‘little pierce', as tiny stitches were historically used to rehabilitate clothing. Over time, repairs evolved into beautiful patterns, presumably to add complexity and beauty to the task at hand.  As I have studied different Sashiko motifs through the years, the floral pattern