Cutting Out Tunic

In this section we will cut out our tunics. You will likely either cut out a tunic that is folded over the shoulder or folded on the side seam. In the video below I show you how to cut out a tunic with a fold over the shoulder. To cut out our tunics we are not using a paper pattern. Instead, we are taking our measurements and pin marking and/or chalking the shapes directly onto the fabric. Make sure you have designed your tunic and have filled out the measurement sheet before cutting out your tunic.

A note about seam allowance. You might notice that I did not include seam allowance. Since the garment will likely based on the width of the material you probably won’t need to factor in seam allowance. However, here is how to calculate it. If you are using a flat-felled seam or a Mantua-makers seam you will take the width of the final seam and double it for one seam. For example: if your flat-felled seam is finished at 1/4” (6mm) then the seam allowance is 1/2” (1.3cm).