I really love cosy quilted knits like the one I have used for this tunic. Precisely because we barely get a frost on the sunny coast of NSW, nobody bothers much with proper heating, and sitting for hours on a computer in a chillly office has given me an appreciation for warm gear.
The design is a nod to the StyleArc Toni Designer Dress, without the CF and CB seams and the collar, shortened to tunic length. For an actual pattern I once again used my TNT t-shirt, the free Burdastyle Lydia, cut one size larger to accommodate the thicker, less stretchy fabric. The pointy bits are 20cm below the bottom of the armscyes, vertically measured, and the tunic is around 110cm wide there, then comes in again slightly towards the hem.
I usually just fold the neck edge inwards and coverstitch, but this time I cut the neck larger and added a wide band. I would have preferred a cowl, but cowls are fabric hungry and the 2m I had was not quite enough. It rather surprised me how much I ended up liking the look of a traditional plain round neck with a shirt collar peeking out.
The points are pushed inwards when worn, forming a sort of pouch, and although there is no actual pocket you can put your hands in these if you want to keep them warm. If you like pockets, you could easily insert a pocket bag into the seam just above the point and maybe even a zipper to make the pocket secure.
liking it – you are making the most of the StyleArc Toni idea/form – I will be the next to try – thanks for the measurements of where you are starting the point.
LikeLike
Happy to help. I hope yours turn out well.
LikeLike
Love it. I think I have that identical fabric and this is just what I have been looking for. You have the best ideas, wish i had your creative brain.
LikeLike
Oh, great. So pleased you found an idea for your fabric!
LikeLike
That’s great-looking top and it suits you. Another inspiration. Thanks.
LikeLike
Thanks Barbara. You are always very kind.
LikeLike
What a great looking top that looks so warm and cozy. I am sure you will get a lot of wear out of it. I know I would!
LikeLike
Yes, it’s a favourite already.
LikeLike
I just love it! I am going to mark my calendar with a reminder to look at this again when our cold weather rolls around again… today it is 80 degrees F!
Thanks very much for the details and measurements you provided. This could well become one of those things I put on the minute I get up in the winter…and perhaps wear all day.
KathieB, who lives in New York State, about 3 hours due north of NYC
LikeLike
It’s unfortunate that we are out of synch season-wise, but your idea of putting it on the calendar is great. I must do that next time I see something inspiring, but in the wrong season.
LikeLike
We’re just getting into summer, but I am in the mood for some Toni adaptations, too!
LikeLike
Easy to do sleeveless!
LikeLiked by 1 person