Collared Zip-Neck Maternity Pullover Tunic
A hip-length women's pullover in an A-line shape, with two-piece raglan sleeves, a turn-down collar, a short zip set into a slash at the centre front and a kangaroo patch pocket.
When To Wear
- In autumn and winter, made in fleece or soft wool, over a T-shirt or long-sleeved top.
- With trousers or leggings at home and for walks.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A-line, widening from the chest to the hem; front and back each cut in one piece.
Collar: Turn-down collar of two layers, upper collar fused; the upper collar is turned under and topstitched into the attaching seam.
Closure: Non-separating zip under a slash in the front, stay-taped and set with the teeth visible, topstitched 0.2 cm from the edge.
Sleeves: Raglan, cut in two parts (front and back sleeve) joined by an upper seam pressed towards the back; sleeve and side seams sewn in one pass.
Pockets: One kangaroo patch pocket on the front, with side openings topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge.
Finishing: Hem and sleeve ends turned up 1 cm, then 2 cm, and topstitched.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. A zip set into a slash with diagonal corner cuts, a collar finished by topstitching into the neckline seam and two-piece raglan sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Soft wool fabrics, fleece.
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (upper collar, stay tape along the zip opening)
- 1 non-separating zip; its length is marked on the pattern piece
Cutting Plan
From main fabric:
- Front Bodice - 1 piece
- Back Bodice - 1 piece
- Pocket - 1 piece
- Front Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Collar - 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the upper collar with fusible interfacing.
- Serge the pocket edges and press according to the pattern. Fold the pocket opening allowance to the wrong side and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge. Mark the pocket placement. Place the pocket on the bodice front and topstitch along the upper, lower, and side folded edges according to the marks.
- Mark the zipper placement on the bodice front. Fuse the zipper placement on the bodice front with a grainline stay. Cut the bodice front between the zipper markings, stopping 1 cm from the bottom mark. Make diagonal cuts at the end of the mark. Serge the long edges and press to the wrong side. Place the zipper under the cut edges so that the teeth are visible. Stitch the zipper, adjusting the bottom corner. Topstitch along the zipper 0.2 cm from the edge.
- Stitch and serge the upper sleeve seam. Press the seam towards the back sleeve. Set the sleeves into the armholes matching the notches. Serge the armhole seam. Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the lower sleeve seam. Serge the seams and press towards the back.
- Press up the sleeve hem allowance. Fold the sleeve hem allowance to the wrong side and press first 1 cm, then 2 cm. Topstitch the pressed allowance to the sleeve.
- Place the collar pieces right sides together and stitch around. Trim seam allowances at the corners and turn the collar right side out. Press the collar.
- Attach the undercollar to the neckline, turn under the raw edge of the upper collar and topstitch into the undercollar attachment seam.
- Press up the bottom hem allowance first 1 cm, then 2 cm. Turn to the wrong side and topstitch.
