The tunic bible: one pattern, interchangeable pieces, ready-to-wear results!

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The only tunic pattern you'll ever need! A graded bodice pattern with alternate neck plackets, collars, and sleeves provides a variety of unique, ready-to-wear fashions for those with basic sewing skills and beyond.;Front Cover; Dedication & Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; How to Use This Book; Elements of the Tunic; Necklines and Collar Combinations; Sleeves; Bodice Silhouettes; Lower-Edge Embellishments; Our Favorite Fabrics; Trimming the Tunic; Gallery; Putting It All Together; Pattern and Fabric Requirements; The Centerline; The Pattern; Fabric Requirements; Choosing a Size; Pattern Piece List; Supplies, Notions, and Accessories; Pattern Tracing Paper; Marking Tools; Adhesives for Attaching Trims; Measuring Tools; Sewing Accessories; Pressing Tools; Interfacing; Sewing Techniques. Front Cover Dedication & Acknowledgments Contents Introduction How to Use This Book Elements of the Tunic Necklines and Collar Combinations Sleeves Bodice Silhouettes Lower-Edge Embellishments Our Favorite Fabrics Trimming the Tunic Gallery Putting It All Together Pattern and Fabric Requirements The Centerline The Pattern Fabric Requirements Choosing a Size Pattern Piece List Supplies, Notions, and Accessories Pattern Tracing Paper Marking Tools Adhesives for Attaching Trims Measuring Tools Sewing Accessories Pressing Tools Interfacing Sewing Techniques. Fitting Your MuslinGeneral Assembly Order Tunic Formulas: Mixing and Matching Tunic Elements Sewing Tutorials Plackets and Collars Inside-Facing Wide Split Placket with Angled Collar Outside-Facing Wide Split Placket with Angled Collar Angled Collar for Inside- and Outside-Facing Wide Split Placket Inside-Facing Elongated Placket with Bias Neckline Finish Outside-Facing Elongated Placket with Self Bias Trim Optional Neckline Finishes for Elongated Placket Inside-Facing V-Neck Placket Outside-Facing V-Neck Placket Ruffle Neckline Scoop Neckline with Knit Binding. Shorty Placket with Bias Neckline FinishBib Placket with Inside Bias Neckline Finish Bias Band Neckline Finish Sleeves and Cuffs Split Cuff Ruffle Cuff Sleeve Cuff Split Sleeve Sleeveless Armscye Finish Other Techniques Slide Slits Contrasting Hem Band Applying Trim Where and When to Apply Trim How to Apply Trim Miltered Corner Application V-Fold Application Side Seam Invisible Zipper Insertion Resources About the Author Patterns Legal Back Cover.