Gathered Tie Neck Bell Sleeve Asymmetrical Tunic
A charming women's sewing pattern for a relaxed tunic featuring a softly gathered tie-neckline, graceful bell sleeves, and a distinctive asymmetrical hem with functional side slits.
When To Wear
This versatile tunic blends comfort with contemporary style, making it perfect for:
- Casual Gatherings: Its relaxed fit and flowing design are ideal for comfortable yet chic everyday wear.
- Transitional Styling: a perfect layering piece for changing seasons, offering ease and elegance.
- Fashionable Outings: Pair with trousers or leggings for a stylish and distinctive ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, tunic-length silhouette with a flowing drape, designed for comfort and style.
Neckline: a softly gathered round neckline finished with a bias tape casing that extends into functional tie closures.
Sleeves: Long, elegant bell sleeves that flare gently from the elbow for a graceful movement.
Hem: Features a distinctive asymmetrical hemline, pointed at the front and back, complemented by practical side slits for ease of movement.
Back: a clean, unadorned back panel mirrors the front's asymmetrical hemline, contributing to the tunic's fluid design.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves techniques such as gathering, bias tape application for the neckline and ties, and finishing with a rolled hem.
Fabric Recommendations
For best drape and flow, select lightweight woven fabrics with good fluidity:
- Chiffon
- Georgette
- Crepe de Chine
- Voile
- Lightweight cotton lawn or rayon blends
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Sleeve – 2 details
- Front – 1 detail
- Back – 1 detail
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the bust darts on the front. Press the bust darts downwards.
- Overlock the side edges of the tunic. Stitch the side seams of the tunic up to the notch for the slit. Press open the side seams of the tunic, press the slits. Topstitch along the slits at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Stitch and overlock the sleeve seam. Press the sleeve seam towards the back.
- Set in the sleeves.
- Along the neckline edge of the front and back, at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches. Try on the garment and gather the upper edge of the detail to the desired amount, distributing the created gathers evenly along the entire length.
- Fold the bias tape in half lengthwise and press. Bind the shaped neckline of the front and the neckline of the front and back with bias tape, leaving the bias tape for ties.
- Overlock the bottom of the garment and sleeves with a rolled hem.
