Yoke Detail Tunic
Introducing a versatile women's tunic sewing pattern featuring a distinctive curved yoke at both the front and back, complete with a buttoned placket.
When To Wear
This comfortable and stylish tunic is perfect for a variety of casual and smart-casual occasions, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for relaxed days at home, casual outings, or running errands.
- Smart-Casual Workwear: Pair with trousers or leggings for a comfortable yet polished office look.
- Layering & Travel: a versatile piece that can be layered for warmth or packed easily for trips.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut tunic with a slight a-line flare, designed for comfort and ease of wear.
Neckline: a simple, round neckline finished with a neat bias binding.
Closure: a curved front yoke with a partial buttoned placket, featuring three visible buttons, complemented by functional buttoned cuffs on the sleeves.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with tailored buttoned cuffs.
Back: Features a curved yoke mirroring the front design, adding subtle detail and structure.
Length: Tunic length, falling above the knee for a modern and adaptable look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as stitching darts, constructing yokes, creating buttonholes, applying bias binding, and assembling tailored cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer both comfort and structure:
- Knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with minimal stretch
Additional Supplies
- Knit fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back yoke - 1 piece
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Front yoke - 2 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the cuffs and the one-piece facing of the front yoke.
- Stitch darts on the front pieces, press allowances upwards.
- Attach the back yoke to the back, press allowances downwards and serge.
- Serge the vertical edge of the one-piece facing of the front yoke. Turn the one-piece facing of the front yoke to the right side and stitch the upper corner. Trim allowances in the corner, turn the piece to the right side, straighten, press. Serge buttonholes on the right yoke. Place the right yoke over the left, aligning the center lines, and secure along the lower edge.
- Attach the front yoke to the front, press allowances downwards and serge.
- Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding with the neckline edge right sides together, extending the tails, and stitch. Turn the binding to the wrong side, clip allowances, and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set in sleeves into armholes, aligning notches, press allowances and serge.
- Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side in, and stitch the short sides. Turn to the right side, straighten, press. Serge buttonholes on the outer side of the cuff. Place the outer side of the cuff over the inner side, aligning markings, and secure along the edge. Attach the cuff to the sleeve, aligning markings, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Sew buttons onto the left yoke and cuffs.
