Bust-Gather Tunic

Name: Bust-Gather Tunic
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2443
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2443

A women's hip-length tunic for knit fabric, with short set-in sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. The self-lined upper front is gathered along its centre seam and framed by a one-piece front yoke that forms the shoulder straps; an underbust seam joins it to the lower front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium or high stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Bust-Gather Tunic

When To Wear

In summer with leggings or slim trousers.
Under an open cardigan or jacket in spring and autumn.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted at the bust, slightly flared from the underbust seam to the hem.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: Sweetheart shape at the front; the back neckline and the yoke neckline are finished with a folded 4 cm bias binding, topstitched along the fold.

Front: Upper front in four pieces (outer and inner), gathered along the centre seam; the upper edge is stitched and turned, and the yoke is set between the outer and inner layers. Lower front cut in one piece on the fold.

Sleeves: Short, set-in, one seam.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam; no closure.

Finishing: Hem and sleeve edges turned up 1.5 cm and topstitched, with a twin needle or coverstitch to keep the stretch.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Sewing knit fabric with stretch stitches, a gathered and self-lined bust section with a yoke set between the layers, and a bias-bound neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium or high stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Bias binding 4 cm wide, ready-made or cut from the main fabric

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: All seams 1 cm; hem allowance for garment and sleeve bottom – 1.5 cm. Attention! First, 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:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Lower front - 1 piece on fold
- Upper front - 4 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces 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 pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press it to the left side.
Stitch the center seams of the upper front parts. Along the stitching seam, lay a stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Press allowances open. Fold the outer and inner front pieces right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Turn the inner of the upper front to the wrong side and press the upper edge.
Cut (if not ready-made) a bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the back neckline length + the length of the one-piece front yoke neckline + 4cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Fold the binding with the neckline edge, right side out, and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
Stitch the upper front and the one-piece front yoke, inserting the yoke between the outer and inner front pieces. Straighten the pieces and press.
Attach the lower front to the upper, overlock allowances, press upwards.
Stitch the side seams, press allowances to the back and overlock.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances to the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press allowances and overlock.
Overlock the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.