Pattern Spotlight: Tunic Sewing Patterns
Tunics are a fantastic versatile item for your winter wardrobe, layer them with a pair of jeans or leggings, pull your favourite boots and you are ready to go! We’ve hunted down some of our favourite tunic patterns into a bitesized edit to inspire you winter handmade wardrobe. Because our patterns come with multiple variations you’ll be able to make these up in loads of fabrics making them great value for money.
VOGUE 1937
The V1937 is designed by Sandra Betzina for Vogue Patterns. This tunic has lantern sleeves, contrast upper sleeves, yoke lining, and hem facings stitched to the outside. Purchased fringe trim.
BURDA 5864
This Burda tunic top has a fixed wrap bodice, elasticated empire waist and full skirt. Dress has side slits. Shoulder tabs detail on both styles. Designed for stretch knits, you’ll stretch your skills with this project!
BUTTERICK 6683
The B6683 has a real seventies feel to this tunic pattern. This loose fitting shape would work well on a night out as well as on the beach. The pattern features a seam line across the chest with gathering at the front, below the neckline and slits up the side. This is a good tunic pattern for beginner and can be made in anything from a cotton to a crepe.
McCALL’S 7959
The M7959 is a fantastic tunic pattern and comes with four fantastic variations to make this your own. The pattern features a Mandarin collar and deep slit at the front. There is gathering at a seam on the chest meaning there is no need for a but dart and it also comes with sleeve and sleeveless options. The great thing about the M7959 is that is cant be made up in a whole host of fabrics and the interesting seam lines mean it would work well colour blocked.
NEW LOOK 6603
The N6603 comes in three variations so you can pick the style you like best. The pattern features a v-neckline tunic with button detail at the front. The tunic is empire line cut with a gathered skirt, this can be extended to make this into a dress. This pattern will work best in a lightweight cotton, like a lawn, dotted Swiss or gauze.
SIMPLICITY 8856
Check out the perfect mother and daughter set, S8856 is a pair of easy to sew dresses and tunics. Pockets and sleeve variations are included!