The Tunic
I’ll soon be in sunny Queensland enjoying a beach holiday. Woo hoo!
The Tunic by The Makers’ Journal is the first item on my list of summery things to make before I leave.
The pattern is designed as a tunic, but I added 3 1/2 inches to the hem and now it’s a dress! I might add, a perfect-throw-it-on-and-head-to-the-beach kind of dress.
The binding on the neckline has a lovely twisted effect and it’s super simple to do. If you’re interested in knowing how, head over to The Maker’s Journal for the low-down. As per the instructions, I twisted the arm bands too.
Although, I’m in the lane behind my house on a winter’s day in Melbourne, can we just pretend that I’m heading off for a stroll on a the beach in the warm sunshine?
Pattern: The Tunic by The Makers’ Journal
Size: 10
Fabric: Light weight mystery knit from The Ark Haberdashery . It’s hard to see in the photos, but it’s a very fine green and grey stripe.
Alterations:
- I narrowed the neckline at both shoulders by 1 inch as I didn’t want my bra straps on display! The neckline depth is as per the pattern.
- I added 3 1/2 inches to the length (ie. the tunic is now a dress!)
- The instructions suggest you leave the bottom hem raw, but I overlocked it, turned it up 1/2 inch to the wrong side and secured it in place with a twin needle
This turned out beautifully! Now I want one! Bring on Queensland I say.
Thanks Rachel. The holidays countdown is definitely on our house.
I like the neckline treatment very much – was it difficult?
The colour is also delightful on your good self.
Green is a favourite colour of mine! The twisted jersey neckbinding is not hard, but a little more time consuming than normal as you hand sew the binding in place. There is a tutorial that explains how here – http://www.themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/how-to-make-twisted-jersey-band.html
It looks fantastic Anna, and will be perfect for your holiday! I especially like the twisted neckline in the jersey. A definite success.
I think it’s a perfect beach holiday dress, but I can also see it doing school pick-ups on very hot summer days! The twisted neckline gives just the right amount of interest.
It’s perfect for summer- but knowing the recent weather omg how did you take these photos! You must have been freezing!!!
How’s your knitting machine going?
Yesterday, when the photos were taken, was quite a mild day. The problem was the wind blowing the dress in very unflattering ways! Machine knitting… not much happening. Hoping to do some classes at the Handmaker’s Factory to get back into it!
This is such a great colour on you! And the twisted bindings are a really nice touch.
Thanks Amy. Green is an old favourite that always gives me a ‘lift’.
It looks great for hot summer days, which is my kind of weather all year round. Thanks for the link to the twisted neck band, I have been wondering for the longest time how that is done.
After a very cold Melbourne winter I’m hanging out for some warmth and sunshine. The holiday countdown is already on…
Gosh I adore the colour of that green – I can see the stripes, but from afar it gives the fabric a gorgeous depth. Love the neckline twists. Have a wonderful holiday!!!
Me too! The good news is that I have the same fabric in a second colour-way 🙂
Really charming! I love the longer length, looks wonderful on you.
Thanks Coco.
Looks great Anna!
Thanks Pamela. It’s a great pattern. Stay tuned as I’m halfway through a Bunny Bag!