Dedication and Acknowledgments
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Elements of a Tunic
Plackets & Necklines
Sleeves and Cuffs
Silhouettes
Lower Edge Embellishments
Our Favorite Fabrics
Trimming the Tunic
Gallery
Putting It All Together
The Center Line
Patterns and Fabric Requirements
Supplies, Notions and Accessories
Sewing Techniques
Fitting Your Muslin
Tunic Formulas—Mixing and Matching the Tunic Elements
Sewing Tutorials
Plackets and Collars
Inside facing Wide Split Placket with Angled Collar
Outside-Facing Wide Split Placket with Angled Collar
Angled Collar for Inside and Outside Wide Split Placket
Inside facing Elongated Placket with Bias Neckline Finish
Outside-Facing Elongated Placket with Self-Bias Trim
Optional Neckline Finishes for Elongated Placket:
Band Collar
One-Inch Ruffle
Inside facing V-Neck Placket
Outside-Facing V-Neck Placket
Ruffle Neckline
Scoop Neckline with Knit Binding
Shorty Placket with Bias Neckline Finish
Bib Placket with Inside Bias Neckline Finish
Sleeves
Split Cuff
Sleeve Ruffle
Split Sleeve
Trimmed Sleeve
Sleeveless Armscye Finish
Side Slits
Contrast Hem Band
Trim
Where, When and How
Mitered Corner Application
V-Fold Application
Invisible Zipper
Resources
About the Authors
