Astrid Tunic

1 review for Astrid Tunic

1. 

   3 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   L*****a (verified owner) – October 23, 2023:

   While the overall pattern is cute, this is definitely an intermediate pattern due to the almost complete lack of instructions. I’m not a novice by any means, but still had to make frequent use of YouTube to clarify certain steps. The main issue comes with the attachment of the contrast hem. I simply could not figure out from the written step how it was supposed to be attached. I flipped my fabric over and under, forward and back, right side and wrong side. It shouldn’t have been that difficult. One or two illustrations would probably have cleared it up quickly. (For the record, I THINK the answer is ‘with garment right side out, fold the hem up so that right sides of the body are together. With the hem of the contrast piece pointed towards the top of the garment, pin it right side down against the wrong side of the hem band so that seam allowances are aligned. Stitch inside the seam allowance. Flip hem bands down, top stitch along body side of hem to hold in place…) It ended up being a moot point, as the contrast fabric I cut wasn’t NEARLY wide enough to attach to the body of the tunic. Is it possible that my knit had too much stretch and not enough recovery? Maybe. But I just didn’t think I was going to be able to take up the ease. (I’m still going to wear it as a basic boxy t-shirt around the house.)
   All that said, I would like to attempt this again, although I’d probably make a few modifications. Mainly, I think I’d wait and adjust the length of the contrast pieces to match the assembled body before cutting them. (I’m sad to have wasted a beautiful little piece of fabric.) I think I would also shape the sides just a touch …the overall tunic is quite boxy.
   I’d like to try another Style Arc pattern in the future, there are many styles that I really haven’t seen elsewhere. I’m a little wary though to spend the money without knowing how thorough the instructions will be, so I would probably opt for patterns from other companies first.

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1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
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A. Shoulder Breadth

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