I nearly finished my mismatched plaid tunic at the studio today.
I have one sleeve left to sew on, which means I can finish it the next time I go to the studio.
Here I am checking the bust fit. (ETA: Bob thinks it’s funny that I included this photo. I don’t know. I guess I thought you might like to see a photo with it on a body.)
I found two vintage red Bakelite buttons in my stash for the pockets. They were either inherited from my paternal Grandmother or I purchased them on Etsy when I was knitting Button Up Cloches for sale, I’m not sure which. I like that they are mismatched.
This came together easily and I remembered my three most important sewing tips I learned the hard way:
1. Never use interfacing. Use fabric instead.
2. Make the facings (or linings) a little bigger than the garment.
3. Sew on the sleeves before sewing the side seams.
I also remembered to stop when I got tired, because if I sew while tired I start making mistakes.
When I sold my serger I decided I would sew everything with french seams, so that’s what I did. I love the clean look on the inside of the garment.
I didn’t do much knitting today but I did finish ripping out the ribbing on my red Carbeth.
Wouldn’t my new tunic look nice with a new pale green or blue lacy cardigan? Do you have any pattern suggestions? I guess I’m looking forward to spring. I listened to reggae all day.
Snakes & Cranes 
That looks great! You are doing an awesome job with your tunic! Love the buttons and the detail you put in the stitching – the pockets look great!
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Thank you!
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Your tunic is fantastic!! I love that plaid:)
One of my favorite lace cardigans is this one. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lake-effect-5 One day I’ll actually knit it:)
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Thanks, I will check that pattern out!
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Ooh, that pattern is really pretty!
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I haven’t done much sewing so I don’t know what a French seam is but this looks great so far. A green cardigan will make the green lines in the check ‘pop’. 😀
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A French Seam is when you finish the edge of the seam by enclosing it inside another seam. Essentially you are sewing the seams twice, once with the wrong sides together, and then again with the right sides together.
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Sounds better, as no fraying!
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Your tunic looks great and it is not even finished yet!
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Thanks! I am looking forward to finishing it!
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Love your tunic already! The amount of thought you’ve put into the look is admirable. (And your sewing is really neat.)
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It looks great! I’m impressed that you are doing French seams.
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It looks wonderful! I often think about seeing my own clothes…but I suck at sewing lol
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***sewing*** not seeing lol
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It’s gorgeous! I want one
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Thanks! It was a pretty easy pattern. Do you sew?
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Ehh very little and only by hand until I can get a sewing machine
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