Oversized Tunic Top with Patch Pockets

Name: Oversized Tunic Top with Patch Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4610
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4610

A women's oversized tunic with dropped shoulders, short sleeves with cut-on turn-up cuffs and two patch pockets low on the front. Front and back are each cut in one piece on the fold. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dense double-sided suiting fabrics of natural or blended fibres; the turned-up cuffs show the reverse side.

Tech. Description

Oversized Tunic Top with Patch Pockets

A women's oversized tunic with dropped shoulders, short sleeves with cut-on turn-up cuffs and two patch pockets low on the front. Front and back are each cut in one piece on the fold.

When To Wear

In spring and autumn over a long-sleeved top or turtleneck.
With slim trousers or leggings for everyday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Oversized and straight, with dropped shoulders.

Length: Upper thigh.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with interfaced front and back facings.

Sleeves: Short, sewn in flat before the side seams; the cuff is cut in one with the sleeve, folded twice to the right side and held with blind stitches.

Pockets: Two rectangular patch pockets on the lower front, with a 3 cm interfaced top edge topstitched 2.5 cm down.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no seams.

Finishing: Seams overlocked; hem overlocked and finished with blind stitches.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces, flat sleeve insertion, patch pockets and a faced neckline.

Fabric Recommendations

Dense double-sided suiting fabrics of natural or blended fibres; the turned-up cuffs show the reverse side.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (neck facings, pocket top edges)

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.