Straight Tunic with Side Slits and Casings

Name: Straight Tunic with Side Slits and Casings
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2328
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2328

A women's pull-on tunic top to the hip with a round neckline and a front V-slit, 3/4 set-in sleeves and inner casings at the side waist with cords that tie through buttonholes. Side slits at the hem. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse or dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Straight Tunic with Side Slits and Casings

A women's pull-on tunic top to the hip with a round neckline and a front V-slit, 3/4 set-in sleeves and inner casings at the side waist with cords that tie through buttonholes. Side slits at the hem.

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, jeans or a straight skirt.
Loose or with the cords drawn up to gather the sides at the waist.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight pull-on top, shaped by darts on the front; the side casings gather it in at the waist.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Round neckline with a V-slit at the centre front, finished with a front and back facing and topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge.

Sleeves: 3/4 length, set-in, with a slit at the hem finished with a sleeve facing.

Waist: Two casings stitched to the wrong side at the side waist. Four cords are threaded through the casings, stitched at the short ends and come out through buttonholes on the front and back, then tie; cord ends on each cord.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Side slits from the slit mark to the hem, topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge; hem turned under 2 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Faced neckline and sleeve slits with clipped corners, set-in sleeves, buttonholes for the cords and casings placed by markings.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse or dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, sleeve facings)
Decorative cord
4 cord ends

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) 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:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Sleeve facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Casing – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Sleeve facing - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
Stitch darts on the front piece. Press dart depths upwards.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge side seams separately. Stitch side seams from armhole to slit mark, press allowances open, pressing the slit. Stitch a decorative – reinforcing stitch along the slit 0.5 cm from the edge.
Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Serge outer edge. Place facing on garment right sides together and stitch neckline edge and front opening. Trim allowances along the opening, clip curves, turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to shoulder seams. Stitch a topstitch along the neckline and opening 0.5 cm from the edge.
Serge buttonholes for the cord on the back and front pieces. Serge around the perimeter of the casing pieces. Place the casing on the garment according to markings on the wrong side and stitch along the long sides. Cut the cord into 4 pieces. Thread cords through the casing and stitch along the short sides. Attach and secure cord ends.
Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, serge allowances.
Stitch sleeve facing into a loop, press allowances open. Serge outer edge. Place facing on sleeve right sides together and stitch lower edge and opening. Trim allowances along the opening, clip curves, turn facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure to sleeve seam. Stitch a topstitch along the neckline and opening 0.5 cm from the edge.
Serge hem allowance of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.