After a recent trip to San Francisco, where I did my fair share of window shopping but was very restrained on the spending front due to some big bills we're facing, I have been re-energized to sew again. It's been a long time since I've really sewn much, my time being much more devoted to work lately (where lately equals the past several years), but I'm really feeling the itch. I was particularly inspired by this Sunhee Moon tunic, which I LOVED but couldn't justify buying when I have a room filled with lovely fabrics languishing in the basement. So now I'm looking for great, simple tunic patterns. The one shown here, which I found at Sew Mama Sew, is a great one, but I'm wondering what else is out there. Anyone have a great, simple and flattering tunic pattern they'd just love to share? I know several of you are rather handy with a needle and thread… (Oh and if you've sewn this Anna Maria dress, feel free to send on your thoughts as well).
Hi Domicile – Hmmm… I tried the Amy Butler “Anna Tunic”, but haven’t been able to wear it (I have skinny arms). If you have nice arms, you could give that a try! Also I have a few Japanese pattern books with nice tunics in them. This book is good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kukorakin/2036616261/
I usually order them straight from Amazon Japan: http://www.amazon.co.jp/In-English/b?ie=UTF8&node=1094656
Type “stylish dress book”in the search field.
The instructions are in Japanese, but the patterns are simple enough to sew without.
Good luck!
Hi Emira – after I commented here, I ordered this one: http://japancraftjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/stylish-dress-book.html
It arrived quickly and it RULES. Many tunics.
Oh my goodness that totally does rule! I just may have to succumb. Thanks!
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