Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Schoolhouse Tunic


Fabric: Rural Jardin Woven by French General

I finished up my Schoolhouse Tunic a couple of days ago.  This pattern was simple and straightforward.   She has really good instructions, and the pattern pieces all went together well.  I spent probably an hour cutting and tracing and two and a half sewing.  I originally made this the "tunic" length, but it was so long!  It was more of a dress on me, and I really didn't want a dress.  I wanted something to wear with pants, so I ended up chopping the bottom part off and making it the shirt length instead.  I made the size 10/12, and I would say it is a good fit.  Definitely, go by the bust size for this pattern.  The only thing I didn't like was how long the placket is.  It went almost all the way down to my belly button! So I decided to hand sew it together about three inches, and I think it looks better on me that way.  



The fabric is a woven by French General that I got from Pink Chalk Fabrics over the summer with this top in mind.  I really like the feel of this fabric.  It is definitely not as stiff as quilting cotton, and I would say it feels more like shirting.  I love how designers are putting out more variety of fabrics out there.  It gives so much more versatility for things like clothing.

Next: some pajama bottoms! 

7 comments:

  1. This looks so cute on you! Great job!

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  2. I just found your blog. I am so glad you did the Schoolhouse Tunic; I really like seeing reviews on patterns before buying them :) You did an excellent job, and great choice in the fabric too!

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  3. I love this top on you! It looks great! I've been thinking about this pattern for a little while now, but I'm not sure if it'd work for me, I don't have much of a chest and I feel like I'd get lost in it.

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  4. This is so pretty. The fabric is a perfect fit for this top. I'm with you on the placket length... I think I would have sewn it up a bit, too. It looks great on you!

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  5. It looks so good! I love this pattern. I made the tunic length & wore it with leggings! Good work!

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  6. Nice! Glad to hear it's an easy pattern! Your stuff looks great! I bought the shearwater kaftan shirt and can't wait to make it...seems a few other people seem to think I want to make them one too!! maybe... :) Happy sewing!

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  7. I love that! You're so talented. It is so super cute!

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