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Made for golden hours and warm breezes, this halter-neck tunic is your summer getaway essential. Tied at the back with a graceful flare, it’s designed for airy fabrics that fold effortlessly into your suitcase. Style it with wide-legged trousers and oversized sunglasses for a look that’s equal parts relaxed and refined. A chic, beginner-friendly sew.
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1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd) silk noil, viscose challis, silk charmeuse, crêpe de chine or crêpe georgette
- All-purpose thread
- Universal or “Microtex” needle
- Roughly 0.6 m (3/4 yd) knitted elastic, 2 cm (3/4”) wide
- Loop turner
Important: Fabric requirements are based on a fabric width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, additional yardage may be required.
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
If you need to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 94 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Keep in mind that the final measurements have a significant amount of ease built in to create a more relaxed silhouette.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust (min) | 87 cm (34 1/2″) | 91 cm (36″) | 95 cm (37 1/2″) | 99 cm (39″) | 103 cm (40 1/2″) | 107 cm (42″) | 111 cm (43 1/2″) |
| Bust (max) | 93 cm (37″) | 97 cm (38 1/2″) | 101 cm (40″) | 105 cm (41 1/2″) | 109 cm (43″) | 113 cm (44 1/2″) | 117 cm (46″) |
| Hip | 113 cm (44 3/4″) | 117 cm (46 1/4″) | 121 cm (47 3/4″) | 125 cm (49 1/4″) | 129 cm (50 3/4″) | 133 cm (52 1/4″) | 137 cm (53 3/4″) |
| Length | 57 cm (21 3/8″) | 58 cm (21 3/4″) | 59 cm (22 1/8″) | 60 cm (22 1/2″) | 61 cm (22 7/8″) | 62 cm (23 1/4″) | 63 cm (25 5/8″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- First up, choose a size based on your bust. Take a look at the body measurements chart to guide you.
- To get your bust size, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Take a nice deep breath before you check the number—just to make sure the measuring tape isn’t too tight. You want it snug, but not squeezing you.
- Because this is a pull-on fit, the maximal bust on the finished garment needs to be slightly wider than yours. If it’s not, you’re going to have a hard time getting it on.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, you can also see how long the garment is and if it’ll work for your height. It’s a good idea to compare the length with something similar you already own. Just keep in mind that this top is longer and should extend past the hips to cover the buttocks.
- If you need to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!
Fabrics
- This pattern works only with non-stretch fabrics. Going for a lightweight fabric is a smart move to keep things from getting too bulky. For the ultimate summer vibe, I’d say go for natural fibers like cotton, silk, or linen since they keep you nice and cool.
Cutting out
- Before you start cutting your fabrics, wash and dry them like you’d do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what it’s made of so you choose the right cleaning method (like how hot the water should be or what kind of cycle to use…). Plus, the dyes used on certain fabrics tend to bleed when washed, so wash yours separately, or with similar colors.
- After you wash and dry the fabric, give it a good press to get rid of any creases. Just make sure your iron is set to the right temperature for the fabric. Generally, synthetic fibers like acrylic, spandex, or polyester should be pressed on low heat, while natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen can handle higher heat.
- When you’re set to cut the fabric, just fold it lengthwise right sides together. Make sure the fold is straight and doesn’t twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until it’s nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
- Make sure you don’t cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). Also, be sure to also trace all the pattern markings on the fabrics with a tailor’s chalk or a fabric marker.
Sewing
- Before you start sewing, grab a scrap piece of fabric and try out a few stitches to see how the tension and stitch length look. If the seam isn’t turning out great, try re-threading your machine first. Still not working? Then go ahead and adjust the tension. As for stitch length—thicker fabric usually needs longer stitches, so adjust that as needed. And if your stitches are skipping, switch to a new needle or to a bigger one.
- If you’re planning to use a fabric like silk, satin or viscose, definitely grab a “microtex” needle made for slippery fabrics. And here’s a handy tip: when you’re cutting out your pattern in the fabric, throw a sheet of silk paper between the fabric layers. It helps keep the slippery stuff in place and makes cutting way easier!
- This project is easy to sew and perfect for beginners!
Good luck with your sewing project!
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So elegant!
May you tell me about ‘silk paper’ it sounds amazing and I do sew with silk and struggle with cutting out.
Thank you