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My first (and last for now) tunic
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I made this tunic out of the Burda Fashion’s free tunic dresses pattern. I already know that I always have to cut the pattern a size smaller, but it still turned out too large and unflattering. I think maybe the fabric was too thick, so it got a little puffy. I have taken the side seams in quite a bit, and I like it better now. I might try to sew another tunic, but it would probably be later on (umm… spring?).
Material Notes
Thick knit facric.
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- Burda Fashion free patterns
http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Downloads/Free/1333669-1413206-1597830.html
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Oct 31, 2009, 07.44 PMby lironeld
Thank you all for your kind caring comments!
Oct 30, 2009, 07.36 PMby Scheryka
This is really cute. I like the pattern. I love Argyle patterns.
Oct 30, 2009, 05.06 PMby Almatinka
I am glad you managed to change it to your liking – I absolutely love the fabric and the shape (at least on the dress form) seems to be pretty good too.
Oct 30, 2009, 03.27 PMby annagerrbo
it looks really cute! hope you find a way to wear it:)
Oct 30, 2009, 01.48 PMby Leeloe
Yours looks grreat.. I made one for myself a while ago, but it turned out too big.. and I look like I’m pregnant in it so I don’t wear it at all :( .. Hope you’ll wear yours
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Oct 31, 2009, 07.36 PMby lironeld
Same case here (about the size, pregnancy thing). I wore it once already and felt like everyone was staring at me. My imagination, I guess.
BTW, I love your works. So well made!
Oct 30, 2009, 11.58 AMby BuzzyBee
It looks great though. Perhaps the idea is, that it sits quite loosely, more like a dress.
Perhaps it looks good with opaque burgundy tights, or did you make it too short for a dress? In that case you could perhaps wear some short shorts with tights under the tunic or a mini skirt. I hope you get to wear it, it would be shame for all the work otherwise!
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Oct 30, 2009, 12.42 PMby lironeld
Thanks for the comment :) I didn’t like it loose since my thighs are kindda wide, and my waist (proportionally) is rather small, so wide clothing gives me the square shape :) I did put some effort to this, though it was quite easy to sew. I’m sure I’ll wear it as you suggested with skinny jeans or such.
And work is never wasted…. I’ve learned a lot! _
Oct 30, 2009, 10.30 PMby BuzzyBee
Ah, yes. You are right. The learning process is always worth it!