V-Neck Dolman Tunic Tie Hem
Introducing a relaxed-fit women's tunic top featuring distinctive dolman sleeves and a unique tie-cinched hem for an adjustable silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile tunic top offers a comfortable yet stylish option, perfect for:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for daily wear, from errands to relaxed lunches.
- Resort & Vacation Wear: Its loose fit and light fabric make it excellent for warm weather and travel.
- Smart-Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up with accessories for informal social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, loose-fitting silhouette through the body, gathered and cinched at the lower hem with adjustable ties.
Neckline: A simple V-neck, finished with a neat bias binding for a clean edge.
Sleeves: Integrated dolman sleeves provide a roomy, comfortable fit, ending at a short length.
Hem: Features a unique tie-hem construction with a lower band/placket, allowing the wearer to cinch and adjust the gather, creating a flattering blouson effect.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise bias binding application for the neckline, creating a placket/band, and constructing ties.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics that drape well to enhance the relaxed silhouette:
- Lightweight natural or blended fiber fabrics (e.g., rayon, challis, linen blends, silk blends)
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- TRIM STRIP – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the right shoulder seam. Press the seam towards the BACK PANEL and overlock.
- Cut a BIAS BINDING 4 cm wide and of a length equal to the neckline length of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL. 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 PANEL 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 PANEL 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.
