Long Sleeve Tunic Dress

Long Sleeve Tuic Dress

Introducing a digital sewing pattern for a tunic dress with contrast inset trim and standing collar – Effortless Sophistication with Tailored Detail.

When To Wear

• Daywear: Pair with slim pants, leggings or knee-high boots for refined everyday elegance.
• Office Wear: The structured neckline and contrasting panels bring composure and polish to professional looks.
• Evening Style: Add jewelry or metallic accessories for a chic, understated statement.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight tunic silhouette with moderate ease for comfort and structure.

Neckline: V-shaped neckline finished with a standing collar.

Sleeves: Long, straight sleeves with contrast insets.

Hemline: Hip-length with contrast bands accentuating hem and side panels.

Details: Decorative trim applied along neckline, cuffs, and hem for elevated finish.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires precision in attaching contrast facings, trim, and constructing the standing collar.

Fabric Recommendations

Dense blouse-weight fabrics made of natural or blended fibers:

• Cotton sateen
• Silk blend
• Viscose twill
• Lightweight jacquard

For couture style, choose Chanel tweed.

Additional Supplies

• Fusible interfacing
• Contrast fabric
• Decorative trim

Cutter’s Must

From Main Fabric:

1. Back – 1 piece on fold
2. Front – 1 piece
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
4. Stand Collar – 2 pieces
5. Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece

From Fusible Interfacing:

1. Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
2. Stand Collar – 1 piece

Important Information

Before cutting your fabric:

• Print and lay out pattern pieces to determine yardage.
• Check mirrored pieces, notches, and grainlines.
• For patterned fabrics, align carefully for symmetry.

Assembly Instructions

1. Interfacing

Apply fusible interfacing to the Front Neckline Facing and the outer Stand Collar.

2. Front Darts

Stitch the darts on the Front.
Press the dart intake upward.

3. Shoulder and Side Seams

Stitch the shoulder seams of the tunic, press the seam allowances toward the Back, and overlock.

Stitch the side seams from the armhole to the start of the slit, press the seam allowances open, and overlock.

Topstitch the seam allowances along the slit at 0.5 cm from the edge.

4. Front Neckline Facing

Overlock the outer edges of the Front Neckline Facing.

Place the Front Neckline Facing onto the Front, right sides together, and stitch the straight neckline opening.

Begin and end stitching exactly at the marked attachment line.

Trim seam allowances at the corner, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press.

5. Stand Collar

Place the Stand Collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer edge.

Trim seam allowances at the corners.

Turn the Stand Collar right side out and press.

6. Collar Attachment

Attach the Stand Collar to the neckline of the Front, placing it between the garment and the Front Neckline Facing.

Attach the outer Stand Collar to the neckline of the Front.

Clip the seam allowance of the collar at the shoulder seam, then attach the collar to the neckline of the Back.

Turn the seam allowance of the inner collar to the inside and topstitch in the seam of attachment.

7. Sleeves

Stitch the sleeve seam of the Sleeve pieces.
Overlock the seam allowance and press toward the Back.

Overlock the sleeve hem allowance, turn to the wrong side, and topstitch.

Set the sleeves into the armholes.
Overlock the seam allowance.

8. Hem and Decorative Trim

Overlock the hem, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.

Sew decorative trim according to the technical drawing, positioning it 1 cm from the edges.

On the Front, stitch the trim through all layers, including the Front Neckline Facing.