Diagonal Button Front Asymmetrical Tunic
Discover a women's tunic pattern defined by its unique diagonal button front closure and a stylish asymmetrical hem, creating a contemporary silhouette.
When To Wear
This tunic's modern and comfortable design makes it a versatile choice for:
- Everyday Chic: Perfect for a stylish yet comfortable daily outfit.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for social events where a polished, relaxed look is desired.
- Modern Workwear: Suitable for creative or semi-formal office environments when paired with tailored trousers.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, flowing tunic silhouette that skims the body.
Neckline: a wide, gently curved boat neckline offers a sophisticated frame.
Closure: a distinctive diagonal button placket featuring six buttons runs from the shoulder to the lower left side.
Sleeves: Short, cuffed sleeves provide a casual yet neat finish.
Hem: The front hem is sharply asymmetrical, cutting diagonally, while the back hem remains straight for a balanced design.
Length: Designed as a tunic, it offers coverage typically extending to mid-hip or slightly below.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves working with knit fabrics, constructing a diagonal button placket, and finishing an asymmetrical hem and facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-stretch knit fabrics that offer good drape and comfort:
- Jersey knit fabrics
- Interlock knit fabrics
- Ponte knit fabrics
- Any medium-stretch knit from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- 6 buttons
- Fusible interfacing
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 allowance for the blouse bottom – 2.0 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 parts).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Right front - 1 piece
- Left front – 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interfacing to the cuffs.
- Stitch the front princess seam, press the allowance towards the center and overlock. Form the pleat on the front and topstitch from the right side. Direct the pleat towards the left side seam. Stitch the corner of the pleat, trim the allowance and turn to the right side.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the main garment at the shoulder seams.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock allowance and press towards the back of the sleeve. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the sleeve, aligning it with the wrong side of the sleeve, overlock the allowance. Turn the cuff to the right side. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches. Overlock allowances and press.
- Overlock the hem allowance of the blouse bottom, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Sew on buttons according to marks, securing the pleat.
