Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Notch-Neck Tunic Confident Beginner XS – 3XL

Popover Notch-Neck Tunic

Popover Notch-Neck Tunic. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	92 cm	74 cm	100 cm
L	98 cm	80 cm	106 cm
XL	108 cm	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	118 cm	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	128 cm	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem	Bicep Circumference
XS	96 cm	80 cm	108 cm	30 cm
S	102 cm	82 cm	114 cm	31.5 cm
M	108 cm	84 cm	120 cm	33 cm
L	114 cm	86 cm	126 cm	35 cm
XL	124 cm	88 cm	136 cm	38 cm
2XL	134 cm	90 cm	146 cm	41 cm
3XL	144 cm	92 cm	156 cm	44 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size corresponding to full chest/bust measurement. Compare bicep circumference for comfortable sleeve fit.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Tailored shirts incorporate +10 to +14 cm chest ease for relaxed everyday movement and layering.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Cotton poplin, Oxford cloth, linen, or chambray

Cotton poplin, Oxford cloth, linen, or chambray

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
10 to 12 mm shirt buttons (8 to 10 count)
Lightweight fusible interfacing for collar and cuffs

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	2.2 m (2.4 yd)	1.8 m (1.95 yd)
L – XL	2.5 m (2.75 yd)	2.1 m (2.3 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.9 m (3.15 yd)	2.4 m (2.6 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.

Neck & Armhole

10 mm (3/8 in) for collar stand seam.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Tunic with Notch Placket	Cut 1 on Fold in Fabric	Notch neckline
Back Tunic on Fold	Cut 1 on Fold in Fabric	Center back fold
Back Yoke	Cut 2 in Fabric (1 Outer, 1 Lining)	Shoulder yoke
Tunic Sleeve	Cut 1 Pair in Fabric	Roll-tab sleeve
Mandarin Stand Collar	Cut 2 in Fabric (1 Interfaced)	Stand collar
Sleeve Cuffs	Cut 2 in Self Fabric, 2 in Interfacing	Button cuffs
Sleeve Roll Tabs	Cut 2 in Self Fabric	Roll tabs

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (23 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (23 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Construct Sleeve Tabs & Front Placket

Stitch sleeve roll tabs right sides together, turn, press, and topstitch. Apply lightweight interfacing to front neckline notch, stitch placket facing around notch, slash, turn inside, and press crisp.

Assemble Back Yoke

Sandwich the back tunic body between inner and outer back yokes using the burrito method. Topstitch along yoke seam.

Shoulder Seams and Mandarin Stand Collar

Attach front shoulders to back yoke assembly. Interface outer collar stand. Assemble collar stand pieces, turn, and stitch to neckline right sides together, sandwiching neck raw edges.

Set Sleeves Flat & Stitch Side Seams

Pin sleeves to armholes matching notches and stitch flat. Stitch side seams from sleeve hem down to tunic hem, leaving 10 cm open at bottom for side vents.