Sneah T-shirt and Tunic by Wardrobe by Me

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I bought the Sneha T-shirt and Tunic last summer, but didn't even print it, because I'm easily distracted with my sewing projects. I loved the classic A-line shape for my pear shaped body.  I was right it is super cute.  I think it is the perfect sewing pattern for distracting yourself right now.  Fast, versatile, and flattering.  
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I made two versions for the pattern re-launch (expanded sizes and updated instructions).  This works well with a knit fabric that has nice stretch.  I took a chance on a lightweight sweater knit that is stretchy and really love how it turned out.  My floral is from a double brushed poly.  Both fabrics were purchased locally from Fabrictopia in San Antonio.
Pattern Features
  • Three necklines:  Deep Scoop, V-Neck, and Scoop
  • Five Sleeve Lengths:  Long, 3/4, Elbow, Short (not illustrated below), and Cap
  • Four Hem Lengths/Styles:  Short, Mid, Tunic, and Assymetric
  • Fitted through the waist and flares to the hem.
  • You can expect the sleeves and bust to fit like the WBM Fitted T-shirt

PDF Features
  • Size 0-24 US (30-54 Euro)
  • 1/4" seam allowance (included)
  • Lengthen/Shorten Lies
  • Layers
  • No Trim pages (US and A4 sized paper)
  • Body and Garment Measurements Chart (Both Imperial and Metric)
  • Clear Illustrations for sewing steps
  • Notches for inserting the sleeve
I really love fit and flare shapes on my figure and I think that this fits a lot like that.  I can't really pull off swing dresses, so this is a nice compromize for me.  This is also very forgiving of any lumps and bumps on your waist or thighs.
When I made this sweater version I realized I needed a pair of leggings to wear with it.  I've started wearing more tunics and have no leggings for everyday use.  These are made from jegging fabric and look a lot like real jeans.  I used Megan Nielson's Virginia Legging and was really happy with how they turned out.  I'll take some better pictures of how they fit later.  They are a super fast sew and stay up nicely because they have elastic insterted in the waist.
The blue sweater knit version is length D with the deep scoop neckline.  The floral version is length A and V-neck.  I removed length at the waist and the hem.  I'm 5'2" and removed 2".  I also removed 2" from the sleeves (1" at the lengthen/shorten line and 1" at the hem).  Both are size 8 bust blended out to size 12 at the hem.


I sewed the shirts on my serger and hemmed them with my coverstitch machine.  The only thing I had to worry about with my differential gathering or stretching the fabric, but I always test it on scraps first, so it didn't have any trouble.  I did fight the grippy double brushed poly with my coverstitch foot.  I didn't have any skipped stitches which is something I love about my BabyLock Ovation.  As long as I have knit needles in it then it sews perfect stitches.  I did use Maxilock stretch thread in my looper, mainly because it is soft.
The V-neck is a cheater version where you attach the neckband in the round and then sew a small triangle at center front to make it shaped like a V.
Happy Sewing!

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