Fit Once and Sew Away – Eleven Tunics!

Greetings!

Yesterday, Sarah published a post on Goodbye Valentino featuring nine tunics made by a fellow tunic lover in Germany.  After receiving additional tunic photos we thought a quick update was in order.

Meet Marion, a wonderfully creative sewist from Germany. Marion bought The Tunic Bible in February and has beautifully showcased our concept of one pattern unlimited possibilities.

Marion has sewn eleven tunics this Spring using the master pattern!

Let’s look…

1. After perfecting her muslin, Marion’s first tunic is sewn from linen and features the Wide-Split Outside Facing Placket and angled collar. Our placket and collar were inspired by the RTW label Sail to Sable, and Marion’s collar is angled just right. We love the chic and polished look she created.

2. Is this not gorgeous? Marion bought the fine cotton years ago and waited for just the right pattern to come along. Her application of the ruffle neckline variation is stunning not to mention the fabric placement throughout the garment. Initially Marion designed a dress before deciding the tunic length worked better for this fabric.
Julie and I were inspired to design the ruffled collar by Devon Baer, a small garment company. This year Gretchen Scott and other tunic designers have featured this collar in Spring and Summer collections.

3.  A striped cotton jersey tunic featuring the scoop neckline. Marion’s own touch includes the vertical side insets.

4.  The blue linen tunic dress below is fitted with back darts and features the invisible side zipper. Marion used the inside-facing elongated placket. She trimmed the tunic with self-made fringe and added the small front pockets. What a nice touch!

5.  This striped jersey tunic dress features the scoop neckline variation. Marion’s cold-shoulder sleeve treatment fits right in with the RTW scene!

6.  Below is a tunic sewn from lightweight cotton batiste. The one-inch neckline ruffle is perfect for this fabric allowing it to maintain an upright position!

7.  This lovely embroidered embroidered cotton fabric is offset by white contrast in both the lower border and upper bodice. We love Marion’s neckline treatment featuring a self-tie!

8. Save those remnants! Marion had just enough fabric to create a short bodice from the master pattern. She finished the lower edge with a ruffle cut on the cross grain.

9. A favorite to wear with white pants is Marion’s blue and white cotton tunic with the ruffled sleeves featuring the Inside-Facing Wide Split Placket with Angled Collar.

10.  Marion’s inspiration below is Victoria Beckham. In her VB knockoff the cotton tunic is sewn in a shorter length and features the Inside Facing V-neck variation. Again, Marion took the pattern to another level by finishing the sleeveless top with exposed horizontal facings along with the horizontal self-fabric tie. Love it!

11. Last but not least is Marion’s Pucci inspired silk tunic! She purchased the silk last year in Florence and kept the design simple to showcase this fantastic fabric. The neckline is finished with the inside-facing elongated placket .

Julie and I are always thrilled when we see someone take our pattern beyond our initial vision. Marion’s wonderful collection shows creativity, skill and imagination. She said she has fallen in love with tunics this year and plans to sew one for any occasion. We think she’s almost there!

Many thanks for sharing, Marion 🙂 Readers, we’d love to see your tunics!

All the best,

Sarah and Julie