V-Neck Dolman Tunic Tie Hem

Name: V-Neck Dolman Tunic Tie Hem
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5692
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5692

A loose women's top cut from just two pieces, a front and a back, with wide cut-on dolman sleeves and a V-neckline bound with bias binding. Ties threaded through topstitched casing strips gather the lower edge into a bloused hem and are knotted at the sides. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: lightweight fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Dolman Tunic Tie Hem

When To Wear

In summer with jeans, cropped trousers or shorts.
On holiday over a swimsuit or a vest top.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and boxy, bloused over the gathered hem.

Neckline: V-neck in front, shallow round neck at the back, bound with a 4 cm bias strip folded into a binding.

Sleeves: Dolman sleeves cut in one with the front and back; front and back are joined along the shoulder and upper-arm seams.

Front: One piece. Two casing strips, their edges turned under, are topstitched 0.1 cm from the folds along the marked line above the hem.

Back: One piece with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Lower edges overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched. Two ties, 10 cm wide before folding, are stitched, turned, edgestitched and threaded through the casings.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two main pieces, bias-bound neckline, straight casings and ties.

Fabric Recommendations

Lightweight fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Back – 1 piece
Front – 1 piece
Trim strip – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the right shoulder seam. Press the seam towards the back and overlock.
Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide and of a length equal to the neckline length of the back and front. Press the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press the raw edges towards the marked center line. Finish the tunic neckline with the bias binding.
Stitch the left shoulder seam. Press the seam towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edges, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Press the short edges of the trim strip to the wrong side and topstitch. Press the long edges of the trim strip to the wrong side. Place the trim strip on the front according to the markings and topstitch 0.1 cm from the fold.
Cut 2 ties of the desired length and 10 cm width. Fold the ties in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and short sides. Turn the ties right side out, baste, and press. Fold the raw seam allowances inwards and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Insert the ties into the trim strips.