The Hem Band Tunic — Vogue 1846
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Sculptural swingy tunic features a subtle bell shape defined by a band at the hem that adds a bit of weight and subtle movement. Other details include a small pocket tucked into the asymmetrical front seam, set in sleeves and two neckline variations. The fit skims the bust and drifts and flows over the waist and hips.
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Suggested fabrics: knits in light to more substantial weights such as ponte, jersey (wool jersey, cotton/lycra jersey, rayon/lycra jersey), light weight sweater knits, wool double knit, French terry, sweatshirt knits, velvet/velours knits, recycled t-shirts and sweater knits. You could also combine different weight knits. It makes a wonderful basic in a solid color - ideal in black (or brown or navy). The pattern pieces also work well to combine different patterns or stripes or color blocking. In a light weight knit the top will hang closer to the body, in a heavier fabric the sculptural lines are emphasized. I like it both ways!
For the pattern envelope garments I used a stretch velvet knit and double sided dotty sweater knit. The dot fabric top uses both sides of the fabric so the seaming detail is emphasized.
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/VELVET_HEM_BAND_TOP1_97e4a3f7-b131-4063-ab7f-096d3d9154db_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706903060)
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To test out the pattern I used a panel fabric from my stash, a substantial double knit, about the weight of a sweatshirt fabric. The fabric had a striped band at one end of the panel which I used for the stand up collar band. This has become one of my favorite cool weather tops!
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP1_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904204)
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP_1A_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904245)
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I liked the first prototype so much I tried another version using a sweatshirt weight hemp fleece for the body and some ready made t-shirts I’d been collecting just for a project like this - I got some camera themed t-shirts on sale, so played with the images to see how they would fit into the pattern pieces. This was a trial and error project and I LOVE this kind of sewing/designing. Because the weights were different, I made the right sleeve using a double layer of the t-shirt fabric, used different bits for the neck band and sleeve facing. Because I had already made the garment I assumed I did not have to fit as I sewed….WRONG move. When the garment was finished it ended up being too big because of the stretch and drape of the fabric…so now it lives in Katherine’s closet, but I enjoy it whenever she wears it!
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/BLACK_HEM_BAND_TUNIC1_dec93c64-2863-4a1d-82db-fd96a0dbec5a_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904640)
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I sewed the entire garment with a walking foot.
NECKBAND version #1: stand up band.
Here are my notes for the Hem Band - might be a new technique, so do read the pattern directions and use these for reference.
Hem Bands: I’ve included process shots here.
The right and left hem bands are constructed separately, sewn as described below, and stitched to the garment separately
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/HEM_BAND_TUNIC1_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706905091)
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![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/V1846_line_art__16256.1634750916_2048x2048.gif?v=1706902828)
Suggested fabrics: knits in light to more substantial weights such as ponte, jersey (wool jersey, cotton/lycra jersey, rayon/lycra jersey), light weight sweater knits, wool double knit, French terry, sweatshirt knits, velvet/velours knits, recycled t-shirts and sweater knits. You could also combine different weight knits. It makes a wonderful basic in a solid color - ideal in black (or brown or navy). The pattern pieces also work well to combine different patterns or stripes or color blocking. In a light weight knit the top will hang closer to the body, in a heavier fabric the sculptural lines are emphasized. I like it both ways!
Pattern Envelope Garments
For the pattern envelope garments I used a stretch velvet knit and double sided dotty sweater knit. The dot fabric top uses both sides of the fabric so the seaming detail is emphasized.![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/VELVET_HEM_BAND_TOP1_97e4a3f7-b131-4063-ab7f-096d3d9154db_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706903060)
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/VELVET_HEM_BAND_TOP2_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706903291)
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First Prototype Garment
To test out the pattern I used a panel fabric from my stash, a substantial double knit, about the weight of a sweatshirt fabric. The fabric had a striped band at one end of the panel which I used for the stand up collar band. This has become one of my favorite cool weather tops!![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP1_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904204)
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP_1A_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904245)
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP_1B_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904317)
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![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/GLOAMING_TOP2A_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904551)
Second Prototype Garment
I liked the first prototype so much I tried another version using a sweatshirt weight hemp fleece for the body and some ready made t-shirts I’d been collecting just for a project like this - I got some camera themed t-shirts on sale, so played with the images to see how they would fit into the pattern pieces. This was a trial and error project and I LOVE this kind of sewing/designing. Because the weights were different, I made the right sleeve using a double layer of the t-shirt fabric, used different bits for the neck band and sleeve facing. Because I had already made the garment I assumed I did not have to fit as I sewed….WRONG move. When the garment was finished it ended up being too big because of the stretch and drape of the fabric…so now it lives in Katherine’s closet, but I enjoy it whenever she wears it! ![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/BLACK_HEM_BAND_TUNIC1_dec93c64-2863-4a1d-82db-fd96a0dbec5a_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706904640)
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Sewing Tips:
I sewed the entire garment with a walking foot.NECKBAND version #1: stand up band.
- This version is a 1 to 1 relation to the body of the garment.
- The band should measure the same as the neck opening along the seam line. Double check and adjust as knits respond differently,
Here are my notes for the Hem Band - might be a new technique, so do read the pattern directions and use these for reference.
Hem Bands: I’ve included process shots here.
The right and left hem bands are constructed separately, sewn as described below, and stitched to the garment separately
- Stitch both of the side seams of left and right hem band. Trim seams, press open.
- On left band, fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together and press fold in place and baste raw edges together.
- Stitch the short straight ends of right hem band together.
- Angled short edge on left band is a raw edge.
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- Trim seams, press open. Fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together and press fold in place and baste raw edges.
- Stitch bands to garment:
- On left hem band, match at side seam, right sides together, pin long band to the right side of the garment front and back, matching dots C & D. Stitch with band on top, easing as needed - the band is slightly smaller than the body seam. Press flat as sewn, press seam up toward body. Serge.
- On right hem band, right sides together, match at side seam, right sides together, pin band to left side of the garment front and back.
- Stitch both bands to the garment, matching side seams, notches and dot markings.
- Stitch left band first:
- On the long/left hem band, stitch band to lower edge of garment to the lower edge of triangle extension (edges are raw at this point).
![](https://escuadronsuicida.com//s/files/1/0988/5176/files/HEM_BAND_TUNIC2_2048x2048.jpg?v=1706905156)
- On the short/right hem band, stitch to left front and back side, matching at side seams and position finished edges of band at dot A.
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- Stitch between dots A on front and back, stitching with band on top.
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- This is the tricky bit! Position the short band so the right side of the band rests on the right side of the side front.
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- Wrap the unfinished long edge of the long band around the seam on the short band, matching reference points. Baste. Stitch. Press flat as sewn.
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- Press band seams up toward garment.
- Serge raw edge of band seam through all thicknesses to finish
- Hand stitch short angled edge in place.
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Posted on November 04 2021