I made this tunic out of voile fabric, so it's light and breezy. I took most of the pattern from McCall's M5436 but added my own "stuff" to make it easier and faster to sew. (see below)
Forget elastic caseing for the waist---I just used elastic thread in my bobbin and did one pass around the tunic.
Fast, simple, and pulled in the waist nicely.
Action shot!
Oh---and I didn't double hem anything-----
who has the time?
I just serged the edges and said "done". I like that.
The ruffles on the sleeves are with my new ruffle trick!
heehee
The sleeves are....big. I don't know if it's a look that works on me, but hey-I'll try it. I'm wearing leggings too-that look is definately not a great one for me, (bow-legged) but heck with it! It's Europe :o)
When I asked my wee one what she thought, this is the look I got:
Ok... it turned out really cute but I'm worried about the first time you wash it.. the "no hem" might fray? Let us know how it works?
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Sandy
thewondersofdoing@blogspot.com
It's cute as a bug on you, sweetness! I couldn't pull off the look, but you look fab!
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Donna
super cute and love the fabric. Looks nice and breezy.
ReplyDelete-nicole
www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
It looks great on you! ....and so do the leggings. Now leggings look bad on me because I am not boe legged I am fat legged!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Hi, you may not even wear your tunic anymore, but I wanted to say I like it a lot, and if you shorten it, I think it could look better on you. You have great legs, wear the leggings but may I suggest a lighter colour _ er, perhaps one of the strong colours from the fabric of the tunic - esp. the plum or green shades
ReplyDeletecheers, kia ora, xVanessa, Te Pahu NZ