Gathered Tie Neck Bell Sleeve Asymmetrical Tunic

Gathered Tie Neck Bell Sleeve Asymmetrical Tunic

A loose women's tunic with a gathered neckline bound in bias tape that extends into ties, a keyhole slit at the centre front, long wide flared sleeves and a hem cut to a point at the front and back, with side slits.

When To Wear

• In warm weather, worn loose over trousers, leggings or jeans.
• For everyday and holiday wear in light, soft fabrics.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, cut from three pieces: one front, one back and two sleeves; bust darts on the front.

Length: Tunic length, longest at the centre front and centre back points.

Neckline: Front and back neckline gathered on a loose stitch line to the amount wanted at fitting; a keyhole slit at the centre front; the neckline and slit are bound with folded bias tape, left long at the front to tie.

Sleeves: Long sleeves that widen towards the hem, with the seam lines running from the neckline to the underarm as shown in the drawing.

Finishing: Side seams open into slits above the hem, topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge; hem and sleeve hems finished with a rolled overlock edge.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces, bust darts, gathering and bias binding of the neckline, and a rolled overlock hem.

Fabric Recommendations

Light, soft woven fabrics that gather well: viscose, crepe de Chine, georgette, cotton voile or batiste.

Additional Supplies

• Bias tape for the neckline binding and ties