The Tunic Bible: One Pattern, Interchangeable Pieces, Ready-to-Wear Results! - Softcover

Gunn, Sarah; Starr, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617453560 ISBN 13: 9781617453564

Publisher: C&T Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing industry for their pattern reviews and online garment challenges, Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr make the tunic accessible and exciting for those with basic sewing skills and beyond.

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Review

Bloggers and sewists Gunn and Starr celebrate the versatility of the tunic in this beginner-friendly mix-and-match guide to designing and sewing stylish tunics. The authors begin with a gallery of styles, showing variations on necklines, trims, length, sleeves, and fit. This is followed by a step-by-step guide to tunic fitting and assembly, beginning with sewing a fitting muslin. Detailed tutorials are provided for specific elements, such as collars, plackets, trims, sleeves, and cuffs, and a basic pattern is provided on pullout sheets. VERDICT The variety of flattering, customizable, and easy-to-sew garments will impress sewists--and add to their wardrobes.--Library Journal, 11/15/2016

I have to agree this is the only tunic pattern you'll ever need. The pattern comes in different lengths to wear as a tunic top, dress or long tunic-style dress. The tunic top pattern has been given the makeover to adapt to your style - choose boho or glamorous. The pattern has interchangeable sleeve, neck plackets and collars. There are expert tips to guide you and a gallery to inspire you. This is the best of ready-to-wear - one pattern- lots of options. Tunics are so comfortable to wear, but when I am shopping, I find them in polyester or silk, and the latter are expensive. Besides I like to make my own and with this book, I can get the fit right, choose my own fabric and change the look. You'll find Elements of The Tunic; Putting It All Together and Sewing Tutorials in this book. Excellent photos show you the options, fabrics, embellishments and styles that are possible. There are some fantastic examples including using lace. At a glance, you will see pattern and fabric requirements. Measurements are given in yards and metres. I love the detailed instructions with easy-to-follow photos. This book could be used by the beginner upwards. Pattern pieces are included. Highly recommended.--yarnsandfabrics.co.uk, 11/30/2016

Discover the only tunic pattern you'll ever need! The Tunic Bible teaches you everything you need to know about this classic garment. Fit the included pattern once, and then use the wide range of variations found in the book to make an entire closet worth of tunics and dresses for every occasion. The gallery of tunics inside provides endless inspiration for using different collars, sleeves, and trims to make each garment unique--and uniquely you.--Sew News, April/May 2017

About the Author

Sarah Gunn is a member of the Mood Fabrics sewing team and a popular blogger. She is recognised for hosting an annual Ready-to-Wear Fast and inspires thousands of women to sew rather than buy clothes. She lives in Spartanburg, SC. goodbyevalentino.com Julie Starr is a favourite contributor to the 300,000+ global member website Sewing Pattern Review, where she won four consecutive annual awards based on member votes. She also participates in the Goodbye Valentino Read-to-Wear Fast. She resides near Charleston, SC.

Edition details

• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1617453560
• ISBN 13: 9781617453564
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112