The Love Notions Presto Tunic gets a sizing update!
In honor of the Presto Tunic rereleasing in updated sizing, I’ve sewn up a new version that I’m so excited to share! The Presto Tunic is the $5 Feature Friday pattern today, 9/15/23 and stays $5 all weekend! The Presto is now available in sizes XS-5X. How exciting is that!
The Presto Tunic is designed for woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, rayon, flannel, shirting, lawn and poplin. Remember different fabrics sewn up in the same pattern can produce very different results. I’ve decided to share with you 4 of my Presto Tunics, each sewn up in a different fabric to show you just how different one pattern can look!
Fabrics without a lot of drape, like seersucker, mid-weight linen, heavier flannels and chambrays will have a much more tailored, “preppy” or classic look.
This color blocked seersucker Presto is still one of my favorite makes! It has a more tailored look to it since the fabric doesn’t have much drape. I love the classic “preppy” look of this Presto. This is Robert Kaufman seersucker purchased from Raspberry Creek Fabrics.
This custom print linen version of the Presto has a very classic beachy look to it. This is Brussels Washer Linen from Robert Kaufman which is a linen/rayon blend. This was ordered from Raspberry Creek Fabrics. Medium weight linens and linen blends will have crisper classic look to them.
Fabrics with more drape like rayons, lightweight flannels and lightweight linens will create a tunic which is more flowy and feminine.
This gingham flannel twill is the perfect transitional tunic for Fall!. This is a very lightweight flannel that has some drape to it. You might notice a bit of extra fullness at the center front under the placket. For this version, I placed the front pattern piece about 1 1/2″ away from the fold, and then ran a gathering stitch to pull it up to match the inset piece. I like the way it turned out, but I think if I ever to make one like this again, I would add a tad more fullness by moving it further from the fold. If you decide to try this~ remember only a lighter weight fabric with drape with work for this modification.
This rayon challis version of the Presto has a romantic ‘Boho” style to it. The beautiful drape of the challis works along with the patchwork print and cotton lace create this look
If you want the complete scoop on the Presto Tunic, visit my blog post here. In this post I discuss all the details about my sizing and alterations, construction tips and more.
Want to take your handmade Presto Tunic up a notch? Miter the corners of your split hem! Mitering is a technique that most quilters are very familiar with. If you’re like me, and don’t quilt, it might be one of those things you always forget how to do. In fact when I made my navy gingham version earlier this week, I actually went back to the blog post I wrote for Love Notions. You can visit that blog post HERE, for simple directions on mitering your corners.
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Fabric Resources
Navy Gingham flannel twill: This fabric is from the Eddie Bauer Collection from Joann Fabrics. If you choose to use this fabric, I highly suggest staystitching any curved edge. It frays and stretches out of shape very easily. If I were to use this fabric again, I would interface both neckband pieces. Note that this fabric is much softer than it may seem in the store. In store it seems a bit crisper, but after washing it softens up tremendously. It also doesn’t seem like flannel, but upon washing it is more like flannel than shirting. You can find this fabric online HERE. It also comes in several other colors.
Seersucker: This is Robert Kaufman seersucker, which is a very high quality fabric. You can find it in several online fabric shops. Raspberry Creek Fabrics is where I typically purchase mine from.
Brussels Washer Linen: You can find the very popular BWL in many online fabric shops in an array of solid and yarn dye colors. Raspberry Creek Fabrics prints custom designs on natural BWL. You can find this print HERE.
Patchwork Rayon Challis: This rayon challis was purchased from Stylemakers Fabric. This fabric ws purchased a few years ago, so sadly it is no longer available. This is one of my most favorite online fabric shops. They have a curated collection of beautiful fabrics. Many fabrics are available year round such as linen, sweater knits, wool coating, twill and rayons.
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