Knit Tunic with Contrasting Seams & Pockets

Name: Knit Tunic with Contrasting Seams & Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4734
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4734

A women's above-knee pullover tunic dress for low-stretch knit fabric, divided by front and back yokes, centre seams and a hem band, with contrasting bias binding stitched over every seam and around all edges. Two patch pockets on the front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: low-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Knit Tunic with Contrasting Seams & Pockets

When To Wear

In autumn, winter and spring, with flat shoes or ankle boots.
As a dress on its own or as a tunic over leggings or slim trousers.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, loose shift shape.

Length: Above the knee.

Neckline: Round, bound with contrasting bias binding.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves; the upper part joins the sleeve at yoke level, and the lower sleeve has a seam along the top of the arm. Binding covers both seams.

Front: Front yoke, centre front seam and a hem band with its own centre seam.

Pockets: Two square patch pockets, top edge bound with the contrasting binding.

Back: Mirrors the front: back yoke, centre back seam and hem band.

Finishing: Seams overlocked and covered with topstitched bias binding; hem and sleeve hems bound, with no hem allowance.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Accurate binding over seams on knit fabric, matching yoke and sleeve seam levels, bound edges instead of hems.

Fabric Recommendations

Low-stretch knit fabric of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Bias binding in a contrasting colour (approximate length marked on the sleeve pattern piece)

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem, sleeve hem, front and back neckline and the upper edge of the pocket – 0 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).

From main fabric:
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Back – 2 pieces
- Back Placket – 2 pieces
- Front Yoke – 1 piece
- Front – 2 pieces
- Front Placket – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front Sleeve – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Stitch the center seam of the back placket (hem band), press allowances to the left side and overlock. Attach the back yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the back placket to the back, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias binding over the seams and topstitch.
Stitch the center front seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock. Stitch the center seam of the front placket (hem band), press allowances to the left side and overlock. Attach the front yoke to the front, press allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the front placket to the front, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias binding over the seams and topstitch.
Bind the top edge of the pocket with bias binding. Overlock the sides and bottom of the pocket and press to the wrong side. Topstitch the pockets onto the front according to the markings.
Stitch the right shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Bind the neckline with bias binding. Stitch the left shoulder seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the front sleeve to the back sleeve along the upper seam, press allowances towards the back sleeve and overlock. Attach the upper sleeve to the sleeve, press allowances upwards and overlock. Place bias binding over the seams and topstitch.
Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press allowances and overlock.
Bind the hem of the garment and the sleeve hems with bias binding.