I finally decided which pattern to use for the tunic! It's a Butterick pattern, but not the view photographed. It is pattern number 5465....view B. Mine will look different. You'll see.
The reason I chose this pattern is because it is the basic shape I had in mind. Also, and not so obvious, is that it has bust darts. I am not super busty, but I do know that having a bust means you are pushing fabric forward in the front. As cute as a bunch of fabric can be in the front and at your mid-section, I don't want any speculation that I could possibly be pregnant. That's not a flattering fit for me. I know I will have more fitting opportunity with a bust dart even though the top will be a very simple shape. The fabric has a lot going on design wise, so no need to compete with details that will get lost in a busy fabric design.
I am looking forward to making it!
In the meantime, I have been sewing other projects for work, and trying to stay ahead of deadlines! Today, tomorrow, and possibly the next day will be consumed by the 4 drapery panels I'm making for a designer here in Tulsa. I'm surrounded by yards and yards of paisley.....30 yards of it.
This has nothing to do with a tunic! However, I thought it might be a good opportunity to show you how to match patterns. My best advice for matching a fabric design, is to have plenty of patience and spend plenty of time pinning this detail. It will be worth the extra effort. You might not have a large pressing surface like I do, but this will work on a regular ironing board too. I will post pictures and show you how I match complex fabric designs in the next post.
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