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Empire Waist Ruched Bust Tunic

Pattern #5935

This versatile women's sewing pattern for a comfortable tunic features a flattering empire waistline and a stylish ruched bust detail. Designed for versatile everyday wear, layering, or travel, this pattern is drafted to your own measurements, though a standard size can be chosen instead. It requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics and basic gathering techniques, including the use of elastic thread for ruching, with medium to high stretch knit fabrics recommended.

Tech. Description

Empire Waist Ruched Bust Tunic

Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a comfortable tunic, featuring a flattering empire waistline and a stylish ruched bust detail.

When To Wear

This tunic is designed for versatile everyday wear, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Casual Outings: Perfect for comfortable yet stylish daily activities and informal gatherings.
  • Layering & Travel: An excellent piece for layering in cooler weather or for comfortable travel outfits.
  • Relaxed Chic: Achieve an effortlessly elegant look when paired with jeans, leggings, or skirts.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed fit from the empire waist, flowing into a comfortable tunic length.

Neckline: Sweetheart neckline, gracefully framing the décolletage.

Bust: a central ruched detail at the bust line creates subtle texture and shaping.

Waist: High empire waist with soft gathering below the bust, creating a flattering drape.

Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves for comfortable coverage.

Back: Clean back with a gentle scoop neckline.

Hem: Straight hemline, falling to a versatile tunic length.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics and basic gathering techniques, including the use of elastic thread for ruching.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics that offer good drape and stretch for comfort:

  • Medium to high stretch knit fabrics
  • Jersey, interlock, rayon knit, or bamboo knit
  • Natural or blended fibers for softness and breathability

Additional Supplies

  • Elastic thread

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Upper front – 2 pieces
  • 2. Back – 2 pieces
  • 3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
  • 4. Lower front – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Fold the upper front PANELs right sides together and stitch the neckline. Turn to the right side, clipping into corners. Stitch with elastic thread.
  2. Stitch the center back seam of the back. Serge the seam and press to the left. Align the back and the upper front at the armhole and stitch the shoulder seam. Serge the seam and press towards the back. Serge the back neckline, fold inwards, covering the shoulder seam area at the neckline, and topstitch.
  3. Along the upper edge of the lower front, stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Attach the lower front to the upper front. Serge the seam and press.
  4. Set the sleeve into the open armhole, matching notches. Serge the seam and press.
  5. Stitch the side seam and the sleeve seam in one continuous step. Serge the seam and press towards the back.
  6. Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.

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