How to quickly sew a tunic with your own hands without a pattern

In the summer, any girl or woman dreams of looking light and relaxed. Light and comfortable, flowing clothing, such as a tunic, can greatly help her with this. It goes well with everything from your wardrobe. It can be worn both at work and in everyday life.

And, importantly, sewing such clothes is very easy. The tunic pattern is easy to create on your own, even for a beginner, and further sewing does not take much time.

Tunic for curvy

All tunics have a loose fit, which means they suit plus-size women. In addition, in such clothes it is much easier to endure the heat. You can make a tunic pattern for a plump woman yourself.

When sewing clothes for girls or women with larger bodies, it is recommended to opt for fabrics with small patterns. A canvas with large or bright elements can visually increase the volume of the body.

The tunic pattern described below is designed for a hip circumference of 120-140 cm. Next, step by step:

Let's take two scarves or fold the material twice, the width of which should be 140 cm. But if the chest volume exceeds 130 cm, you need to take two fabrics twice as large.
Let's measure on a piece of paper a segment equal to one quarter of the diameter of the neck. Let's round this place.
To hide large buttocks, take the length of the tunic below the hip line.
Let's slightly bend the line going from the sleeve to the hips. In the presented pattern, due to the large waist volume, the sleeves have a vague outline.
This means that the length of the sleeve from the waist will be only a couple of centimeters.
A good option would be a tunic like this with an elastic band at the waist or a well-chosen belt.

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Choice of material and style

The tunic can be combined with jeans, trousers or leggings, and can also be worn on its own to the beach. It is better to choose a natural material - cotton, linen, silk. Thin and light chiffon looks good. It can also be made from a regular scarf.

The style of the tunic is loose . Such a wardrobe item will look great both on thin girls, emphasizing their individuality, and on plump women who want to hide figure flaws. In the summer heat, a tunic made of thin fabric will easily flutter in the wind and protect from the scorching rays of the sun.

You can decorate it with all kinds of accessories from various belts to beads and brooches. It all depends on the imagination. The main thing is not to overdo it. When wearing an outfit to the office, a thin bright belt will be enough.

Chiffon tunic

There is an interesting and practical way to sew a chiffon tunic, suitable even for the most inexperienced seamstresses.

To construct the pattern, it uses a regular T-shirt with wide and seamless sleeves. By strictly following the instructions and choosing the right material and accessories, you can get beautiful and comfortable clothes for the summer.

Let's look at the sewing process step by step:

First, we will take the necessary measurements - the width and length of the future tunic, waist circumference.
Then we place a piece of fabric in the shape of a rectangle on top of the T-shirt, slightly changing or leaving the shape of the neck. Add allowances of 5-7 cm at the hips and waist.
We indicate the width of the sleeves - at least 20 cm.
Draw the outline with a piece of soap and then cut it out.
We fold and hem the edges of the bottom, sleeves and neck of the garment several times.

This is how a flirty, elegant tunic with a tapered hem is sewn, beautifully fitting the hips.

Simple styles

Simple options do not require special patterns and are not difficult to sew. Some styles feature drawstrings at the waist that accentuate the upper part of the figure, making the product look more feminine.

Scarf tunic

This robe is even made from ordinary scarves. Usually silk is used for tailoring. A very comfortable item for a walk to the beach. Some styles are meant to be worn only over a swimsuit as a cover-up. Thanks to its loose cut, this ancient type of clothing allows you to feel freedom and lightness.

The pictures below show options for patterns of a simple cut tunic - this is a rectangular piece of fabric of the correct shape with a triangular neckline in the middle.

Tunic without pattern

If you don’t have the desire or special skills to make drawings, you can always sew a tunic without a pattern. This is not a complicated process, the main thing is the accuracy of measurements and accuracy of execution.

The easiest option is a flyaway. Clothing in which the sleeves are replaced with elegant frills.

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To sew this garment, you need to fold the selected fabric in half. Then, at the fold, draw a sector with a radius equal to the width of your head plus 2-3 cm. Round the top and bottom of the fabric.

Thus, when opened, the workpiece should look like a ring, like for a sun skirt. Next, the shoulder and side seams are made. Gaps for the arms must be left.

The best option for these tunics is plain fabrics. The neckline is beautifully decorated with braid or applique.

How to sew a tunic: brief step-by-step instructions

Transfer the pattern pieces onto the fabric and cut out.
Sew the shoulder and top seams on the sleeve using a single stitch.
Process the neck cut.
On each side, use one line to sew the side seam and the bottom seam of the sleeve.
Hem allowances. Iron the bottom and edges of the tunic slits (if any) inside out. Iron the allowances of the lower sleeve seams/side seams back to the upper ends of the cuts - diagonally.
Sew the edges of the cuts according to the markings. Sew the bottom edge of the tunic at a distance of 2 cm, starting/ending the stitches at the finishing stitches of the cuts.
Fold the tied belt along the faces. sides inside. Sew the edges together, leaving a small part open for turning. Turn the belt inside out and sew up the open area.

Beach tunic

Modern fashion trends require that every fashionista have a beach tunic in her closet. This airy summer outfit is easy and simple to sew even for a novice needlewoman, and the ability to create new items will always help you stand out and look original and irresistible in any situation.

Let's take a step-by-step look at how to sew a beach tunic yourself without a pattern:

Let's bend a piece of material in half from which we will sew the product.
We build an oblique line at the fold of the fabric. The neck shape will be triangular.
We retreat 6-7 cm from the edges and sew off the material.
Using an overlocker, we process the seams, as well as the sections of the sleeves and neckline.

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You can insert a cord along the side seams and tighten the fabric a little to make the garment look lighter and looser.

You can sew buttons in the middle, then the tunic can be fastened like a robe. This will make it even more convenient for the beach.

With a little diligence and imagination, as well as having a sewing machine and overlocker, sewing a tunic is easy and simple.

Required measurements

Even a novice craftswoman can make such a stylish item, but in order to sew a knitted tunic with your own hands, you need to take some measurements. To do this, you will need a centimeter tape; you can use it to measure:

The width of the future product (hip circumference), if desired, you can add a few centimeters for a loose fit.
Sleeve width (arm volume plus 5-10 cm as desired).
Distance from the center of the chest to the length of the sleeve.
Length of the product. It depends on how and what you intend to wear it with. If it is in the form of a dress, it is better to take a longer length.

Using these simple measurements, it's easy to cut out your tunic. The main thing is to take the measurements correctly. You can use a T-shirt or T-shirt as a pattern. This method is suitable for those who do not know how to cut.

Tunic for overweight and pregnant women

As I wrote above, this tunic model is universal in that it will suit any woman. If you have beautiful curvy shapes, cut the tunic in the same way, using the base or pattern as a basis or simply attaching a T-shirt of your size and transferring it to the fabric, you will just need to take a larger extension to the bottom than I did, based on the size of the waist and girth hips (how to take measurements - see here).

And the model for pregnant women can be made in two versions:

cut two identical parts - front and back, based on the required size of the tummy
or cut out the back piece with a little freedom, and the front piece with more freedom than the back one. In this case, the tunic will look different.