Draped Cowl Neck Tunic

Name: Draped Cowl Neck Tunic
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5976
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5976

A women's hip-length knit tunic with a deep draped cowl collar, a modesty insert set into the front neckline, front bust darts and short set-in sleeves. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: double-faced knit with medium or high stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Draped Cowl Neck Tunic

A women's hip-length knit tunic with a deep draped cowl collar, a modesty insert set into the front neckline, front bust darts and short set-in sleeves.

When To Wear

In spring and summer, on its own with trousers or a skirt.
Under an open jacket or cardigan, with the cowl left on show.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, straight body for stretch knit fabric.

Length: Tunic length, below the hip.

Collar: A wide cowl collar sewn into a loop, with its seam placed at the left shoulder. It drapes in deep folds over the front and rises as a soft roll at the back neck. The collar edge is turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Front: Cut in one piece on the fold, with darts below the bust pressed upwards. A separate insert fills the lower part of the neckline: its upper edge is turned and topstitched, and it is attached to the collar seam, matching the notches.

Sleeves: Short, set-in, with a turned and topstitched hem.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams stitched with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker; garment and sleeve hems topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Sewing stretch knit, attaching a looped cowl collar together with the front insert, setting in sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Double-faced knit with medium or high stretch, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back – 1 piece on fold
2. Front – 1 piece on fold
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
4. Insert – 1 piece
5. Collar – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Mark and stitch the darts on the front. Press the dart fullness upwards.
Stitch the shoulder seam allowances, serge, and press towards the back.
Serge the upper edge of the insert, press, and topstitch.
Stitch the collar into a loop. Serge the seam and press. Attach the collar to the neckline, positioning the collar seam at the left shoulder seam. Attach the insert to the collar attachment seam, aligning the notches. Serge the seam and press.
Stitch the side seam allowances. Serge the seams and press.
Stitch the sleeve seam, serge, and press. Serge the lower edge of the sleeve, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Serge the seam and press.
Serge the lower edge of the garment and the collar edge. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.