The Studio Tunic is a pinafore-style tunic that takes layering to a whole new level. This is a PDF sewing pattern, available to download immediately after purchase. (What is a PDF pattern?)
The Studio Tunic is a pinafore-style tunic that takes layering to a whole new level.
The utilitarian stitching makes for a durable, wear-everywhere answer to your art-teacher-vibe dreams. With roomy pockets for all the treasures and tools you need in the kitchen, studio, garden or hiking trail, you’ll be hands-free and ready for adventure.
The deeper neckline and low armholes make layering over all types of tops, in all seasons, a breeze. It’s easy to layer over jeans, leggings, dresses, and skirts with the easy A-line silhouette, and the hem falls to mid thigh.
The pattern includes the option of V-neck or a deep rounded neckline.
Drafted for a height of 5’5” (165 cm) and a C-cup.
(The caramel linen sample in the photos above was customized by sizing down 2 sizes in the top and grading out to standard size at the hip. The other samples are a standard fit.)
Inches
Size
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
High Bust
28
29
30
31
32
33
34.5
36
37.5
39.5
41.5
43.5
45.5
47.5
49.5
51.5
53.5
55.5
Bust
31
32
33
34
35
36
37.5
39
40.5
42.5
44.5
46.5
48.5
50.5
52.5
54.5
56.5
58.5
Waist
25
26
27
28
29
30
31.5
33
34.5
36.5
38.5
40.5
42.5
44.5
46.5
48.5
50.5
52.5
Hip
33.5
34.5
35.5
36.5
37.5
38.5
40
41.5
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
Centimeters
Size
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
High Bust
71
74
76
79
81
84
88
91
95
100
105
110
116
121
126
131
136
141
Bust
79
81
84
86
89
91
94
98
102
107
112
117
122
127
132
137
142
147
Waist
64
66
69
71
74
77
81
84
87
93
98
103
108
113
118
123
128
133
Hip
85
88
90
93
95
98
102
106
109
114
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
Finished Garment Measurements
Measurements taken with the garment on a flat surface. Size 22 and 24 finished measurements are taken on the 22-34 nest.
*** finished bust measurements are not included because the Studio Tunic is open at the sides and the fabric circumference doesn’t complete at the full bust level. The pattern instructions include more information in the “Fitting” section.
Fabric and materials recommendations
For the Studio Tunic, we recommend a mid-weight woven fabric. Some wonderful choices are mid-weight linen and chambray, cotton twill, Essex linen or light canvas, in solids or prints.
Meg is pictured wearing a caramel-colored Nomad linen twill. Ashley is wearing the amber color of that same Nomad linen twill. Meredith is shown wearing a purple Essex linen.
The drape or hand of the fabric will significantly impact the look and fit of the final garment – softer fabrics like washed linen will fall gently for a relaxed, garden vibe, and more sturdy fabrics like light canvas or twill will enhance the oversized, utility look and the A-line silhouette. (If you choose a heavier weight fabric, you might want to use a lighter fabric for your facings to reduce bulk.) More confident sewists might choose a viscose-linen blend for a really luxurious texture.
Fabric Requirements
Sizes 0-22
Sizes 24-28
Sizes 30-34
45″ (114 cm) wide fabric
2.75 yd (2.5 m)
3.1 yd (2.8 m)
too narrow
54″ (137 cm) wide fabric
2.2 yd (2 m)
2.7 yd (2.4 m)
2.7 yd (2.4 m)
Other Materials
0.75 yd (0.7 m) of lightweight fusible interfacing, either woven or non-woven. (An average width of interfacing is 20” (0.5 m).)
Fabric Type
Woven
Features
Instructional video available, Maternity/Nursing-friendly, Companion course available
