
I love the pop of the bias tape against the fuschia. I also love how the tunic is so voluminous and drapey, but the bias tape makes the sleeves and hem stand out. It pairs really well with leggings and even a cardigan for cold days. I know my daughter will be able to wear this tunic for a couple of years.
Supplies
- 2/3 yards of softer woven fabric like Cotton Lawn, Voile, etc. (Don’t use anything wider than 50″.)
- 3 yards of 1/2″ double fold bias tape*
- PRINT: Free Swing Tunic Pattern (size 18 mos – 2T)
- 1 button
- Sewing tools
Instructions
1. Gather your supplies.
2. Rip the edge of one edge of your fabric about 1″ in to get a straight edge. Measure up 15″ and rip again.
5. You will have two U-shaped cutouts from the top edge of the fabric in between the center line and the selvages.
6. Cut two sleeves on the fold from the remaining fabric. (I changed the shape after cutting this out, so your piece looks a little different.)
7. Sew the selvages together at 1/4″ stopping 5″ from the top. Iron the seam open and iron the 5″ open just like the seam.
8. Topstitch the seam allowances of the 5″ down at 1/8″ from the edge.
9. Use the bias binding to hem the sleeves and the bottom of the tunic.
11. Finish the raw edges with the bias tape. This will be on the outside of the tunic.
12. Sew the bias edge seam allowance down towards the sleeve.
13. Sew two gathering stitches along the top of the tunic at 1/4″ and 1/2″ starting and stopping at the opening in the back.
14. Gather the neckline to about 14″ depending on the size of your child. (Here’s different ways to gather.)
15. Cut a piece of bias binding that will fit around your button with some seam allowance to attach to the neckline. (Mine was 2 3/4″ but my button was really big.) Sew along the open edge to enclose the seams.
16. Cut some bias binding 15″. Fold over the raw edges 1/2″ and sew down.
cali says
Like the green with polka dots
Sarah Vine says
I have a thing for yellow lately, and the bed of dasies one is gorgeous! Love the tunic you made, too, by the way!
Dana Starke says
I love the Les Amies Turquoise, so beautiful!
Abby says
I can't get over this girl! She is so cute! And I love that tunic. If I ever have a girl…
I love the first light bias tape!
Lauren says
I love Les Amis Turquoise and Bed of Daisies!
Little Ella Lu says
I really like First Light and the gray dots.
amy mayen says
The torquiose polka dots are my fave, great shop!! Super cute pattern Heather. All my girls love twirling!
Kristie says
Love this pattern. This is a great swimsuit cover-up idea as well. Thanks for sharing. And all of her bias tape is so pretty. I need a jar with all of them in it, so pretty so happy!