Relaxed Tunic Three-Quarter Sleeve Patch Pockets

Name: Relaxed Tunic Three-Quarter Sleeve Patch Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4790
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4790

A straight, relaxed women's tunic with a dropped shoulder line and attached lower sleeves, wide folded cuffs, a round neckline with a visible band facing and two patch pockets on the lower front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: suiting fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Relaxed Tunic Three-Quarter Sleeve Patch Pockets

A straight, relaxed women's tunic with a dropped shoulder line and attached lower sleeves, wide folded cuffs, a round neckline with a visible band facing and two patch pockets on the lower front.

When To Wear

Everyday wear in spring and autumn with slim trousers or leggings.
At the office over narrow trousers or a straight skirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight and loose, front and back each cut in one piece on the fold.

Length: Tunic length, to the upper thigh.

Neckline: Round neckline with an outer facing stitched onto the right side, giving a band around the neck; an interfaced inner facing finishes the edge.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length. The shoulder extends past the shoulder point and a lower sleeve is joined to it; the underarm seam is sewn in one with the side seam.

Front: Bust darts are included when the entered bust measurement requires them.

Pockets: Two patch pockets on the lower front, with a 2.5 cm turned and topstitched top edge.

Finishing: Interfaced cuffs, folded in half and turned up onto the right side of the sleeve; hem overlocked, turned and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight seams, patch pockets, a neckline facing and band cuffs; no closures.

Fabric Recommendations

Suiting fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (cuffs, back facing, front facing)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Lower sleeve - 2 pieces
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Back facing - 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Back facing - 1 piece
- Front facing - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

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

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch bust darts (if provided by the entered bust measurement), press the fullness upwards.
Overlock the top edge of the pocket, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Overlock the pocket sides and press to the wrong side. Topstitch pockets onto the front according to markings.
Attach the outer back facing to the back, press allowances upwards. Attach the outer front facing to the front, press allowances upwards.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Attach the lower sleeve, press allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch side seams, simultaneously with sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch shoulder seams of inner facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place facing and neckline right sides together and stitch. Clip allowances at curves, turn out facing, straighten and press. Topstitch the inner facing into the seam of the outer facing attachment.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half right side out and attach to the sleeve, aligning it with the wrong side of the garment. Overlock allowances, fold the cuff to the right side, and press.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.