Shaped Armhole Tunic
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic swing tunic or top, featuring a flattering V-neck front, contoured armholes, and a stylish racerback design.
When To Wear
This versatile tunic is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering comfort and style for:
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Casual Everyday: Ideal for comfortable yet fashionable daily wear and relaxed outings.
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Warm Weather: Its sleeveless design and relaxed fit make it a perfect choice for warmer climates or summer styling.
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Layering: a versatile piece that can be worn elegantly on its own or layered under jackets and cardigans for transitional seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, a-line swing silhouette that drapes gracefully away from the body.
Neckline: a clean V-neckline elegantly defines the front of the garment.
Back: Features a distinctive racerback design with gracefully contoured armholes, finished with a precise center back seam.
Closure: Incorporates a discreet concealed zipper at the center back, ensuring a smooth and polished finish.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with beautifully contoured armholes that blend seamlessly into the racerback feature.
Length: Designed to finish at a versatile tunic or top length, perfect for pairing with various bottoms.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with lining, precise V-neck construction, and inserting a concealed zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with good drape and a smooth hand to best showcase the swing silhouette:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural fibers
- Blouse fabrics made from blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Fusible interfacing
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Front lining – 1 piece on fold
- Back lining – 2 pieces
- From fusible interlining:
- Front lining – 1 piece on fold
- Back lining – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interlining.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the upper. Press shoulder seam allowances open. Overlock side seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Process the lining similarly. Overlock the bottom edge of the lining, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Place the main fabric and lining right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip the allowances, turn the lining inside out, and press.
- Stitch the armhole with the lining in two steps: first the front armhole, then the back armhole. Clip the allowance, press the seam.
- Secure the center edges of the main fabric and lining. Overlock the center edges separately. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press the allowance open. Insert the zipper.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
