The tunic is one of the trendy and stylish things in a woman's wardrobe, despite her physique. It is preferable for overweight women to choose a loose-fitting tunic. She will favorably emphasize your advantages and hide disadvantages. You can wear a tunic at any time of the year, it all depends on which fabric you prefer.
It is necessary
- - the cloth;
- - centimeter;
- - sewing pins;
- - threads to match.
Instructions
Step 1
Spread your arms out to the sides. Measure the resulting distance from the center of the chest to the sleeve. The sleeves can be made short or long as you wish. When measuring, add 5-6 cm for seams. Also note that when you lower your hand, the sleeve will rise. A tunic is good for obese women because it has a loose silhouette that hides all the visible flaws in the figure.
Step 2
Find the right fabric. For a tunic, choose rich, rich colors. Do not use fabric with a geometric pattern and large flowers, visually it will add volume to you.
Step 3
Cut a piece of fabric. The size of the fabric should be twice the distance from the chest to the sleeve. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and place it with the fold up. You need to cut a hole for your head, so take a shirt that is comfortable for you and measure the width of the collar. According to the sample, cut the required hole in the middle of the fold line. Tape the edges or overlock the fabric with a centimeter.
Step 4
Make your first fitting. Decide on the length of the tunic. It is preferable for overweight women to wear not very short tunics. The length should cover the thigh, which will visually reduce its volume. Add to this length a few centimeters for the hem and cut the fabric along the bottom edge.
Step 5
Take measurements of the girth of the sleeve and half-girth of the hips. Fold the fabric in half in the middle of the front. Lay down from the upper fold along the side cut a length that is equal to the half-girth of the arm, add 5-6 cm for the hem. Along the bottom edge of the midline, set aside a length that is half the girth of the hips, also add 5-6 cm for the hem.
Step 6
Select the desired tunic silhouette. For obese women, a loose-fitting tunic is suitable. Draw a line on the fabric that connects the hem of the sleeve to the hem. Secure the sides of the fabric with sewing pins and baste. Try on a tunic. If everything suits you, step back from the seam 1-2 cm and cut off the unnecessary fabric. Sew the silhouette lines. Trim the edges of the sleeves and hem with an ovel. Your tunic is ready.
