Tie-Neck Tunic with Gathered Sleeves
A charming tunic pattern featuring a distinctive high-low hem and delicate tie-neck detail, designed for a relaxed yet stylish silhouette.
When To Wear
This tunic is a versatile garment, suitable for various occasions:
- Casual Everyday Wear: Perfect for a relaxed yet chic look for daily activities and comfortable styling.
- Bohemian & Resort Styling: Its flowy silhouette and gathered details lend themselves beautifully to a free-spirited aesthetic.
- Layering Piece: Ideal for wearing open over a camisole or tank top, offering adaptable layering options.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed-fit tunic with a dramatic high-low hem, providing an elegant, flowing line that is shorter at the front and longer at the back.
Neckline: Features a graceful scoop neckline finished with a delicate casing, allowing for an adjustable tie-front closure.
Closure: A soft tie closure at the neckline allows the tunic to be worn gently gathered or open for a more relaxed feel.
Sleeves: Short, softly puffed sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and finished with elastic at the cuff for a comfortable, feminine detail.
Hem: A striking high-low hemline creates visual interest, rising significantly at the front and gracefully extending downwards at the back.
Construction: The garment is assembled from separate upper and lower panels, featuring subtle horizontal seams that contribute to its unique shaping and drape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves techniques such as constructing darts, creating bias casings, setting in gathered sleeves with ease, and working with elastic.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight fabrics with good drape to enhance the tunic's flowy silhouette:
- Lightweight fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- 2. Upper FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 3. Lower BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- 4. Lower FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 5. SLEEVE - 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the BACK PANEL. Press darts towards the center of the piece.
- Stitch shoulder SEAM ALLOWANCES of the upper BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overcast. Overcast the center edge of the upper FRONT PANEL with a narrow rolled hem.
- Cut a BIAS BINDING from the main fabric, 4.5 – 5.0 cm wide. The approximate length is indicated on the pattern piece for the upper FRONT PANEL. Press the TRIM STRIP in half lengthwise, right side out, align with the right side of the neckline and stitch, folding the short sides outwards. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES, fold the TRIM STRIP to the wrong side and topstitch onto the FRONT PANEL 0.1 cm from the fold, creating a casing.
- Stitch the side SEAM ALLOWANCES of the upper BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL. Press the seams towards the BACK PANEL and overcast.
- Stitch the SLEEVE seam, press and overcast. Overcast the lower edge, press to the wrong side and topstitch, leaving a small opening. Insert elastic into the bottom of the SLEEVES.
- Set the SLEEVES into the armholes, easing the cap. Overcast the seams.
- Stitch the side SEAM ALLOWANCES of the lower BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overcast. Overcast the lower edge and the center edge of the FRONT PANEL with a narrow rolled hem.
- Attach the lower part of the tunic to the upper part, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the upper part and overcast.
- Cut a tie from the main fabric of desired length and 4 cm width. Press the tie in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the marked center line. Fold the tie along the center line, aligning the folds and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Insert the tie into the neckline casing. Similarly, finish two ties, each 10 cm long, and sew them to the seam joining the upper and lower parts of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL.
