Wardrobe Basics: Sewing Tunic No. 1 by Sonya Philip

Intermediate | 41 min 22 sec

Sewing Tunic No. 1
Overview00:58
Materials00:51

Basic tunic
Cutting the basic tunic02:53
Assembling the basic tunic05:50
Making bias tape and finishing tunic13:02

Tunic modifications
Cutting the jacket modification05:37
Sewing the jacket03:04
Cutting the gathered skirt and tie-back variation02:25
Sewing the gathered and tie-back variation06:44

Taught by Sonya Philip

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This simple tunic with drop sleeves and patch pockets can be easily modified to make a veritable wardrobe of garments. Known for her pattern line “100 Acts of Sewing,” Sonya Philip shows how to work through the basic tunic pattern, which features handmade bias tape on the neckline and double-fold hems on sleeves and edges. She then goes on to show how to use the base pattern to make an empire-waist tunic with a gathered skirt and tie-backs and a jacket. The pattern also features cutting lines to make a shorter, shirt-length garment. Experiment with colors and textiles to add your own personal spin on this universally flattering garment. Downloadable PDF included with class in sizes ranging from XS – 4XL.

Here’s what you’ll need:

This pattern is best suited to mid to light weight cotton, linen, or natural fiber blend fabric. You will need: 2 ¼ - 3 ¼ yards for main tunic; 2-3 yards for shirt variation; 2 5/8 – 3 5/8 yards for empire waist variation and jacket variation; plus ½ yard or fat quarter for bias tape (or purchased bias tape, approx. 1 yard)
¾” bias tape maker
Matching thread
Tracing paper and pencil
Washi tape (optional)
Pattern weights
Tailor’s chalk
Scissors
Pins
Rotary cutter and cutting surface
Safety pin or bodkin
Iron and ironing surface
Sewing machine
Pattern PDF

Downloads:

Download Materials List Tunic_No1_Class.pdf

Learn how to:

Sew the Tunic No. 1 pattern
Attach patch pockets
Modify tunic pattern to make an oversized jacket
Modify tunic pattern to make a gathered skirt and tie-back variation
Modify the length of a pattern
Attach bias tape at a neckline
Finish edges with pinking shears and a zig-zag stitch

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on sewing a basic tunic pattern and three ways you can customize it.
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF with pattern pieces ($17 value)
Step-by-step expert instruction from patternmaker, Sonya Philip
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students