Folkwear Basics Tunic

Buy the Basics Tunic sewing pattern from Folkwear. This easy-sew tunic pattern features a handkerchief hem, side vents, and dolman, three-quarter length sleeves. The fit is roomy and loose, making a comfortable and stylish piece to wear over leggings or jeans. The high neckline is closed in the back with a hook-and-eye at the slit. Gorgeous in silk for a dressy look or perfect in a rumpled linen, this tunic can be an everyday piece to wear again and again.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight fabric with some drape: linen, rayon, silk, cotton batiste, voile, velvet.

Fabric requirements: Yardages given are with or without nap, pile, or one-way design.

Note: Pattern pieces will not fit on 45" (115 cm) wide fabric. Sizes XS - L will fit on 54" (137 cm) wide fabric; yardage is same as below.

60″ (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/8 - 2 3/4 yd (2.2 - 2.5 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread; one hook-and-eye.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (35 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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