Maternity Sleeveless Tunic with Square Neck
Introducing a made-to-measure sewing pattern for a contemporary maternity tunic, featuring a flattering A-line silhouette, distinctive square neckline, and practical front patch pocket.
When To Wear
This versatile tunic is designed for comfort and style throughout pregnancy, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Providing ample room and ease of movement for daily activities.
- Casual Chic: Easily dressed up or down for informal gatherings, brunches, or relaxed work environments.
- Layering Essential: Perfect for layering over long-sleeve tops or under cardigans in transitional weather.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed A-line silhouette, designed for comfort and ease of movement during maternity.
Neckline: A clean, wide square neckline provides a modern and flattering frame.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design for versatility and comfortable layering.
Pockets: A prominent square patch pocket with a flap is positioned on the front bodice, adding both style and functionality.
Panelling: Distinctive relief seams on both the front and back bodice define the shape and offer opportunities for decorative topstitching.
Hem: A straight tunic-length hem, falling below the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam construction, facing application for neckline & armholes, and precise patch pocket & flap attachment.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with good drape and structure, such as:
Additional Supplies
Fabric & Materials
Main fabric, fusible interfacing.
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center Front - 1 piece
- 2. Center Back - 2 pieces
- 3. Side Front - 2 pieces
- 4. Side Back - 2 pieces
- 5. Pocket – 1 piece
- 6. Flap – 2 pieces
- 7. Back Facing – 1 piece
- 8. Front Facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Flap
- Back neckline facing
- Front neckline facing
- Armhole facings
Sewing Instructions
- Serge the pocket along its contour and press it according to the pattern. Fold the pocket opening allowance to the wrong side and topstitch at a distance of 2.5 cm from the edge. Mark the pocket placement. Place the pocket onto the front piece and topstitch according to the markings.
- Place the flap pieces right sides together and stitch around. Trim the seam allowances at the flap corners and turn right side out. Topstitch along the outer contour of the flap at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge and serge the upper edge of the flap. Mark the flap placement. Attach the flap to the front piece. Turn the flap down and topstitch at a distance of 0.5 cm from the attachment seam.
- Stitch and serge the front and back princess seams. Topstitch along the front and back princess seams. Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Serge the side seams. Press the side and shoulder seams towards the back.
- Stitch and serge the center back seam.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder and side edges of the front and back facings. Serge the inner edge of the facings. Place the facings right sides together with the garment and stitch the neckline edge of the front and back. Fold the facing to the right side, clipping the corners. Topstitch the neckline facing allowance of the front and back to the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching seam. Press the front and back neckline. Stitch the armhole in 2 steps: first the front armhole, then the back armhole. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the front and back neckline facing at the shoulder seams with a 1 cm tack to the blouse shoulder seams and at the center back seam.
- Even out and serge the hem allowance. Fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
