Oversized Sweatshirt Tunic

Name: Oversized Sweatshirt Tunic
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2037
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2037

A women's pullover sweatshirt tunic in knit fabric, with deeply dropped shoulders, curved front side panels that hold in-seam pockets, and rib knit bands at the neckline, cuffs and hem. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: for knit (stretch) fabric only.

Tech. Description

Oversized Sweatshirt Tunic

A women's pullover sweatshirt tunic in knit fabric, with deeply dropped shoulders, curved front side panels that hold in-seam pockets, and rib knit bands at the neckline, cuffs and hem.

When To Wear

Over leggings or slim jeans for everyday wear in autumn and winter.
At home, for walks and travel, over a long-sleeved T-shirt in cold weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Oversized, rounded through the body and narrowing towards the hem band.

Length: Tunic length, to the upper thigh.

Neckline: Round neck finished with a folded rib knit band stitched into a ring.

Sleeves: Set into open armholes on a deeply dropped shoulder line, then side and sleeve seams stitched in one; about three-quarter length, finished with folded rib knit cuffs.

Front: Centre front cut on the fold, joined to two side panels by curved seams running from the armhole to the hem; seam allowances pressed towards the centre.

Pockets: In-seam pockets in the curved front seams, with pocket bags in lining fabric.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Hem finished with a folded rib knit band cut in two pieces and joined into a ring; all bands attached with slight stretching.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight overlocked seams, in-seam pockets and rib bands; the only extra skill is sewing knits with a stretch stitch or overlocker.

Fabric Recommendations

For knit (stretch) fabric only. Medium-weight knits such as sweatshirt fleece, French terry or loopback jersey for the body, and rib knit for the neckband, cuffs and hem band. Seam with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Additional Supplies

Rib knit fabric (neckband, cuffs, hem band)
Lining fabric (pocket bags)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Front side – 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:
- Pocket bag – 4 pieces

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. 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.