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Piper Boho Tunic

Piper Boho Tunic

It feels good to be blogging regularly again. I have been sewing as usual but not blogging my makes for the last couple months. I had some issues with the image hosting server and it took some time to iron those out. I have a backlog of images to go through.

Today, I am posting my Piper Boho tunic - an update to an existing design by Wardrobe by me. She has expanded the sizing and added more options. I have always loved Christina's designs especially the tunics. I wear them year round with shorts, leggings, jeans, skirts! They are the perfect capsule piece in any wardrobe. 



This pattern comes with different body styles, sleeve styles and necklines! I love this sort of mix and match type pattern because I can make my own 'view' depending on the fabric. I made the rolled sleeve with tab, curved hem bodice with the tie neck. The curved hem bodice has gathered front shoulder which is such a cute detail! I made a sleeveless muslin in green rayon that came out so well I have finished it for regular wearing.  




I made very little updates to the pattern based on the muslin. I just did my usual petite adjustment - taking off 1" at the lengthen/shorten line in the pattern and raised the neckline opening by 1". It would work as is for most people especially if they're not petite but I always find myself raising the neckline a bit. I guess I feel more comfortable with that adjustment done. One of my biggest pet peeves is having to wear a cami underneath tops. I have this issue with most RTW tunics and this is one of the reasons why I sew! So when I make a new top, I tend to make sure it is at a good neckline for me :-) 

This fabric is rayon challis that I got from Joanns. I love wearing rayon year round. It feels cool, is breathable, and layers well under cardigans. 


Pattern notes from the website: 

PIPER BOHO TUNIC SEWING PATTERN
"US 0-24 & EU 30-54. Height 5'6" 172 cm.
The Piper Boho Tunic Sewing Pattern is a simple tunic with a flattering shape. The pattern is designed with several body lengths and neckline finishes, two upper body options, a straight sleeve with a roll-up tab, and a bell sleeve with elastic hem. You can combine any of the features. This pattern is intended for a lightweight woven fabric. If you want to make it in jersey, you would need to size down. Style it with skinny pants, a slim fit skirt, Jeans or leggings."




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