Fabric and materials recommendations
For the Studio Tunic, we recommend a mid-weight woven fabric. Some wonderful choices are mid-weight linen and chambray, cotton twill, Essex linen or light canvas, in solids or prints.
The drape or hand of the fabric will significantly impact the look and fit of the final garment – softer fabrics like washed linen will fall gently for a relaxed, garden vibe, and more sturdy fabrics like light canvas or twill will enhance the oversized, utility look and the A-line silhouette. (If you choose a heavier weight fabric, you might want to use a lighter fabric for your facings to reduce bulk.) More confident sewists might choose a viscose-linen blend for a really luxurious texture.
Fabric Requirements
Sizes 0-22 | Sizes 24-28 | Sizes 30-34 | |
45″ (114 cm) wide fabric | 2.75 yd (2.5 m) | 3.1 yd (2.8 m) | too narrow |
54″ (137 cm) wide fabric | 2.2 yd (2 m) | 2.7 yd (2.4 m) | 2.7 yd (2.4 m) |
Other Materials
0.75 yd (0.7 m) of lightweight fusible interfacing, either woven or non-woven. (An average width of interfacing is 20” (0.5 m).)