The Jill Tunic PRINTED sewing pattern

The Jill Tunic is a flowy, hippie, comfy tunic pattern made for all levels of Sewists. It has lots of ease but doesn't look sloppy. Amazing! We've made this in an inclusive size range from XS to XXXL, but due to its ease, it can work for sizes outside of that range as well.

This sewing pattern has 4 pieces (sleeve, front bodice, back bodice, and bottom panel). The sleeve is slightly belled, and lands just past the elbow. This is easily shortened if you prefer. The empire-ish bodice hides tummies and is super comfy. 

Jill was inspired by my friend Jill, pictured with me in the last photo. She asked me to reconstruct a fave top she owned, and so I did. It took me months and months, lots of testing, teaching a class, and more, to bring it to you here. 

Please do not be scared if you've never sewn a garment before. Most of the fear is from a fear the garment won't be perfect. Let me break it to you - it won't be perfect!!! I've been sewing garments forever, and none of mine are "PERFECT." It doesn't matter- they are good enough to wear, nobody notices booboos, and I feel happy in them. Stop being so hard on yourself, and just go for it!

Join the video course here for more step-by-step instructions.

The PDF version is available here, but it is for printing at AO scale. This means you would need to take it to a copy shop for printing.

Please make a toile to check fit before cutting into expensive fabric.

PLEASE wash your fabrics and dry them before cutting out the pattern.

Fabrics recommended:

RAYON

RAYON BLENDS like Brussels Washer

LINEN

Lawn and Voile will work but will stand out from the body as they are light and airy rather than drapey.

Stable knits are good too, but make a toile first as the sizing "could" change for you.

I don't recommend quilting cotton unless you want to look like a tent.

😂😂😂  I mean, it's a vibe, so YOU DO YOU!

Sizes:

XS-XXXL  This covers size 0 (off the rack) to 32.

2 yards of fabric are required; 3 yards is safer.

VIDEO COURSE available here.

You do not need a serger to sew clothes. Use your home sewing machine with a zig zag stitch or a straight stitch, cut out the fabric with pinking shears, and just do it.