Maria, Bias cut tunic in IL020 MEADOW. 
Very simple and basic, has only two seams, but since its cut on a...

MARIA

"Bias cut tunic in IL020 MEADOW. Very simple and basic, has only two seams, but since it's cut on a bias, it floats and drapes gently around the body. I'm just obsessed with bias cut lightweight linen! :) Posted by Maria"

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Susanalt7 years ago

Gorgeous! I love the fringe detail at the neckline. Did you use an existing pattern for this or create your own?

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Mariaalt7 years ago

No pattern used here. I took a square piece of fabric and folded it twice (quartering) from corner to corner, creating triangular shape. Then I drew the shape of the garment on it:

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Mariaalt7 years ago

1. 90% corner is where you draw your neckline (small one, since we cut both back and front together) and the sleeve of desired length and shape, following the straight edge of the fabric.

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Mariaalt7 years ago

2. Straight edge of the fabric will become top of the sleeve, no need to create any curves, bias cut will make it flow around the shoulder shape anyway. Sharp corner at the bottom will become your hemline (I made mine curved).

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Mariaalt7 years ago

3. Connect the sleeves with hemline with flaring line... Basically, just draw a shape of a qute little dress on quartered fabric and cut. Unfold, cut the size of front neckline to desired depth.

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Mariaalt7 years ago

4. And then sew side-seams together, finish neckline, sleeves and hemline (I did bias tape on neckline, folded sleeves and hemline). DONE! I also created little ropes to decorate the neckline, but it still took just one evening to finish! Love it! :)

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Mariaalt7 years ago

I'm so happy you liked it! Try it, it's super easy to make and it is such a pleasure to wear bias cut linen garments, I'm positively in love with them!

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Mariaalt7 years ago

Another small tip - when cutting on the bias (in any fabric) it is best to leave hemline unfinished and leave the garment hanging overnight and then re-check and finish - it might become a bit uneven due to stretching. I skipped this step though! :)

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Lindaalt7 years ago

Love, love, love ❤️ this tunic. I am not quite understanding the instructions, is there any way you can send me pics to go with the instructions. I so want to make this. I LOVE linen and have bought many colours and made pants. So cute.

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Mariaalt7 years ago

Linda, I would love to send you pictures and detailed instructions, just not sure how to... I don't think I can send personal messages here. If you can send me your email address, I'll make pics for you!

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Vickiealt7 years ago

This is wonderful! Your chose of color is awesome and I love the cut. I make many simple tops with your technique, but never on the bias, will definitely try this!

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Mariaalt7 years ago

Vickie, you should absolutely try it, it makes linen behave almost like a knit - it becomes flexible, delicately hugs the body and flows like a dream! All of my latest projects are cut on the bias, I love it so much.

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Mariaalt7 years ago

The only downside to bias - you can't use applique or decorative seaming, it distorts the fabric, stops it from flowing. It must be simple. This is why here I used fringe to decorate the neckline - detail and texture, but fabric is free to stretch.

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Michellealt7 years ago

All I can say is: Bravo! I've been so disenchanted with sewing for myself that I haven't for years. This bias angle (pun intended) may be just the thing for me. I'm sure I can find a pattern to adapt. Good job, Maria.

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Barbaraalt7 years ago

Your shirts cut on the bias are genius! On of my favorite linen shirts (purchased on sale at TJMaxx) is cut on the bias. It is so comfortable. Been pondering how to cut one on the bias to sew! You made this project SO much easier! Thank you!

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Kathleenalt6 years ago

Maria, I love your fresh and flowing design! Question re: number 3 in your instructions: "Connect the sleeves with hemline with flaring line" Is this from underarm to cuff and underarm to hem? How many yards of fabric did you use?

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Janalt6 years ago

So impressed with your clothing! The bias is genius, really want to try it with your how-to. Agree pictures would help as I am a beginner. If you read this, my address is janbencol at AOL dot com. Thanks for sharing!

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Janalt6 years ago

So impressed with your clothing! The bias is genius, really want to try it with your how-to. Agree pictures would help as I am a beginner. If you read this, my address is janbencol at AOL dot com. Thank you for sharing!