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Yoked Sleeveless Tunic With Front Box Pleat

Pattern #5852

This Minerva sewing pattern for a yoked sleeveless tunic with front box pleat is drafted to your own measurements. It features a relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette, a classic round neckline, and a distinctive front yoke with a single box pleat for elegant volume. This intermediate pattern is suitable for casual outings, work, or travel, offering comfort and style.

Tech. Description

Yoked Sleeveless Tunic With Front Box Pleat

Discover a versatile women's sewing pattern for a sleeveless tunic dress, defined by a chic front yoke and a central box pleat for elegant drape.

When To Wear

This comfortable yet stylish tunic is perfect for a variety of relaxed and semi-formal settings, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Casual Outings: Effortlessly chic for everyday wear, shopping, or lunch with friends.
  • Work & Office: a comfortable and polished option for creative or business-casual environments.
  • Travel & Leisure: Easy to pack and wear, offering comfort and style for vacations or weekends.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, slightly a-line silhouette that drapes gracefully from the bust, offering comfortable movement.

Neckline: a classic round neckline, neatly finished with bias binding.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design, featuring bound armholes for a clean finish.

Yoke: Distinctive front yoke detail, extending over the shoulders to the back, creating a refined upper body structure.

Front Detail: a single, prominent box pleat centrally placed on the front, starting below the yoke and running down to the hem, providing elegant volume.

Back: a clean back design featuring a center seam and a small opening at the upper back, secured with a rouleau loop and button closure.

Length: Versatile tunic length, designed to fall above the knee.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires accurate pleat formation, bias binding application for armholes and neckline, and construction of a rouleau loop and button closure.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight, fluid fabrics with good drape to best showcase the pleat and relaxed silhouette:

  • Natural silk dress fabrics
  • Blended silk dress fabrics (with natural or synthetic components)

Additional Supplies

  • Bias tape
  • 2 buttons

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Back – 2 pieces
  • 2. Front – 1 piece with fold
  • 3. Placket – 1 piece
  • 4. Placket1 – 2 pieces
  • 5. Yoke – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Fold the placket in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Fold the Placket1 pieces right sides together and stitch the lower shaped edge. Turn Placket1 right side out and press.
  2. Stitch the darts on the front. Press the darts upwards. Create a box pleat on the front. Press the pleat and secure it along the upper edge of the front and at the waistline marking.
  3. Attach the plackets to the yoke. Stitch the yoke to the front. Press the seam upwards and serge.
  4. Stitch the shoulder seams. Press the seams towards the back and serge.
  5. Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide for finishing the armhole and neckline. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the bias binding along the armhole edge on the right side and stitch, then fold the bias binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam. Finish the neckline in the same way.
  6. Prepare the rouleau loop. Attach the loop to the center edge of the right back. Serge the center edges of the back. Stitch the center back seam from the bottom to the notch and press open. Secure the allowance of the center edge to the neckline with 2-3 stitches.
  7. Stitch the side seams. Serge the seams and press towards the back. Secure the allowance of the side seam to the armhole with 2-3 stitches.
  8. Press the hem of the garment up by 3 cm, then fold the allowance up by another 1 cm and topstitch.
  9. Sew buttons onto the back and the yoke.

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