Oversized Sweatshirt Tunic
Introducing a comfortable women's sewing pattern for an oversized sweatshirt tunic, featuring practical side seam pockets and cozy rib trim details.
When To Wear
This versatile tunic is perfect for everyday comfort and relaxed styling, suitable for:
- Casual Lounging: Ideal for cozy days at home or relaxed outings.
- Everyday Wear: A comfortable and stylish option for daily errands or casual meet-ups.
- Layered Looks: Easily paired with leggings or jeans for transitional weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, oversized tunic silhouette with subtle side panels for shaping.
Neckline: Classic crew neck finished with a comfortable ribbed band.
Closure: Pullover style, designed for easy wear.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with a dropped shoulder design, ending in snug ribbed cuffs.
Pockets: Functional side seam pockets integrated into the front side panels, complete with pocket bags.
Back: A clean, unadorned back panel maintaining the simple, relaxed aesthetic.
Hem: Finished with a wide, comfortable ribbed band.
Length: Tunic length, designed to fall above the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience working with knit fabrics, attaching ribbed bands, and sewing side seam pockets.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight knit fabrics with good drape and stretch for the main body, and coordinating rib knit for the trims:
- Sweatshirt fleece
- French terry
- Ponte roma
Additional Supplies
- Coordinating rib knit fabric (for neckband, cuffs, & hem band)
- Lining fabric (for pocket bags)
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Front side panel – 2 pieces
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From rib knit fabric:
- Neckline facing – 1 piece
- Bottom facing – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
Sewing Instructions
- Attach pocket bags to the front and front side panel. Finish seam allowances. Stitch the front's contoured edge, simultaneously stitching the pocket bag edges. Finish seam allowances and press towards the center.
- Stitch shoulder seams. Finish seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Set sleeves into open armholes. Finish seam allowances and press towards the sleeve. Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Finish seam allowance and press towards the back.
- Stitch the neckline facing into a ring. Press seam allowances open. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Attach the facing to the neckline, stretching slightly. Finish seam allowances and press towards the facing.
- Stitch the cuff into a ring. Press seam allowances open. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the sleeve hem, stretching slightly. Finish seam allowances and press towards the facing.
- Stitch the bottom facing into a ring. Press seam allowances open. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Attach the facing to the front and back, stretching slightly. Finish seam allowances and press towards the facing.
