Oversized Tunic Top with Patch Pockets
Presenting a versatile oversized tunic top pattern, characterized by its relaxed silhouette, wide elbow-length sleeves, and practical front patch pockets.
When To Wear
This tunic top offers comfort and style, making it an excellent choice for:
- Casual Comfort: Ideal for everyday wear, offering a relaxed yet stylish option for comfort-first dressing.
- Effortless Layering: Perfect for layering over long-sleeved tops, adding warmth and dimension to transitional outfits.
- Contemporary Loungewear: a chic choice for relaxed weekends, working from home, or informal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed and oversized, falling straight from the shoulders for comfortable ease.
Neckline: Classic round neckline, finished with a clean facing.
Sleeves: Wide, dropped-shoulder sleeves, ending at elbow-length with a simple folded hem.
Pockets: Two generous rectangular patch pockets placed on the front for practical storage and visual interest.
Back: Clean, unembellished back panel maintains the garment's simple, modern aesthetic.
Length: Tunic length, designed to fall below the hip for versatile styling over leggings or slim trousers.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. A straightforward project suitable for new sewers, involving basic seam construction, attaching patch pockets, and finishing a simple neckline.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with good body and drape for the best result:
- Dense, double-sided suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Pocket - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the facing pieces.
- Fuse interfacing to the upper edge allowance of the pocket, press 1 cm to the wrong side. Fold the upper edge allowance to the right side and stitch the side edges. Turn to the right side, straighten the corners. Press the side and bottom allowances to the wrong side. Topstitch the upper edge allowance at 2.5 cm. Topstitch the pocket onto the front according to markings.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Attach sleeve to the garment, press allowances towards the sleeve and overlock.
- Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch shoulder seams of facings, press allowances open. Overlock the lower edge. Place facing and neckline right sides together and stitch. Trim allowances, turn facing to the wrong side and press.
- Press the integrated cuff twice to the right side along the marked lines. Secure the cuff fold to the sleeve with blind stitches.
- Overlock the bottom of the garment, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
