Waist Slit Maxi Tunic

Fabric & Materials

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: well-draping dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers (silk, crepe-satin). YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; concealed zipper.

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 2.0 cm. Center seam allowance of the lower front part – 2 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

• From main fabric:
  • Upper back part – 2 pieces
  • Lower back part – 2 pieces
  • Upper front part – 1 piece on fold
  • Lower front part – 2 pieces
  • Cuff – 2 pieces
  • Collar – 2 pieces
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Cuff – 2 pieces
  • Collar – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

1. Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
2. Stitch waist darts on the upper and lower back pieces, press dart depths towards the center. Stitch the upper and lower back pieces together, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
3. Serge the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit for the zipper. Insert the zipper.
4. Stitch darts on the front pieces, trim dart depths with an overlock machine and press towards the center. Serge the center edges of the lower front part. Fold seam allowances inwards and topstitch. Stitch the upper and lower front pieces together, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
5. Stitch side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
6. Place collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge (start and end stitching at the marked collar attachment seam). Clip seam allowances on curves, trim corners. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press. Stitch the undercollar to the neckline, fold the raw edge of the upper collar inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
7. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press seam allowances open. Attach the outer side of the cuff to the sleeve, fold the inner side inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
8. Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.