Poppy Tunic

I’ll admit it.  I’ve fallen behind on all of my work because I am obsessed with two things.  Knitting and Poppy Tunics!

I sewed a few tunics for Kelani Fabric to take to the Craft & Quilt Fair in Sydney next month and thought I’d make another one for myself while I was at it (you know how much I love a good production line!)

I loved the Lotta Jansdotter fabric used for the front cover picture of the pattern so went with the same print but in a different colour this time.

And it’s been worn and washed many times already.  These tunics really are so comfortable to wear.  I’m still trying to decide on the right Liberty of London print for a full-print version…so hard to choose, especially when the fabric is so pricey, I don’t want to make a bad choice!!

I’m slowly starting to see your Poppy Tunics appear around the blog world – if you’ve made one please send me a link or photo, I’d love to see!  This one is super cute – and made using a knit fabric too (thanks Jane!)

SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Poppy Tunic pattern
Indy Mid Blue 6GSM Light Weight Denim
Lotta Jansdotter, Echo, Scattered Blooms in Agave

SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Poppy Tunic pattern
Texan Light Weight Denim
Denyse Schmidt, Flea Market Fancy, Posie in Grey

Day two of the Poppy Tunic parade is one that I made for my other sister, Carli.  I wanted to show you the tunic with a cardigan (because I am cardi-obsessed) + boots.  Cute, huh?

We used a different denim for this one – once again from Kelani Fabric, but a little more light-weight that yesterdays.  And darker blue.  I love denim.  It is such a versatile medium – coordinates with any other fabric and gives a lovely base for the tunic.

I don’t think I mentioned yesterday that I’ve added 3″ in length to these tunics aswell, so bear that in mind if you are looking at these as a guide for the finished tunic length.  The pattern cover is the true length of the pattern.  Adding length is super easy though, I kept the width of the original hem the same, dropped it down 3″ and then drew a new line from the underarm point to the edge of the hem line.  (That way you don’t have to change the length you cut your contrasting strip and the tunic doesn’t get too much of a triangular shape to it.)

SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Poppy Tunic pattern
Texan Light Weight Denim
Sarah Watts, Feather N Stitch, Nest in Red

I considered sharing my latest three Poppy Tunics in one blog post, but was finding it hard to condense the number of photos I was using, so instead…let’s have a Poppy Parade for the next three days!

This first Poppy Tunic is a birthday present for my little sister, Filipa who turns 28 today.  Happy Birthday Filly!!! She is pretty pregnant at the moment, so I’m not sure if she will be able to squeeze it on but I’m sure it will be good and comfy to wear post-baby!

I loved this fabric-combo so much and was seriously considering holding onto it for myself!  The denim is brilliant to work with and easy to wear.  I’ve had this Anna-Maria Horner fabric in my stash for aaaages and always thought I didn’t like it, but I’m loving it in this tunic!

I’m seriously addicted to this pattern.  I love making the tunics and have been wearing mine to death and am just about to choose some more fabric for my next one!  It is so much more comfortable to wear than jeans on a cold day! 

 

 

SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Poppy Tunic pattern
Indy Mid Blue 6GSM Light Weight Denim
Anna Maria Horner, Innocent Crush, Shattered in Circus