Layla has a new Roller Skate Tunic. I made this one reversible with two Flea Market Fancy fabrics that I scored during Sew, Mama, Sew‘s $6 sale.
I cannot say enough about this pattern. It is the epitome of a simple, quick sew. A bonus about the tunic version is that I can make each side with only a half yard cut of fabric, so the material cost of this tunic was only $6! Can’t beat that. I made this up in a 3T, by the way.
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Because I wanted to make this tunic reversible, and the pattern isn’t necessarily made to be reversible, I improvised the button closure at the back. I used a single loop, but I sewed a button on either side of the tunic so that when worn, both sides could use the button closure. Also, the bottoms are sewn together in a single hem, which is awesome because I didn’t have to “finish” a single seam.
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The tunic has a beautiful weight to it with quilting cotton on both sides. For this cooler Spring we have, I think its perfect.
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I don’t have much else to say about this pattern. Its so uncomplicated, that there is really little to go on about. If you are intimidated by garment sewing, this is a great pattern to start with. Liesl has truly given us a staple piece for the wardrobe with the Roller Skate Dress/Tunic.
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I do have another dress in the works. This one will be reversible as well. I’m so excited to get that one finished up so Munchkin can wear it.
Stop by again tomorrow when I’ll be showing off Layla’s Easter dress, the Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dress.
-Meredith
I love it! I am starting one tonight that I mean to make reversible and I’m glad I saw first how you finished the hem.
Really pretty. What great fabric scores! Smart to make this reversible really seems the way to go!
Such cuteness!! Love the fabric you chose and the reversible nature of it. Quick question: if you sewed the two bottom hems together, I assume you then needed to turn it right side out again. Was there an opening through which to do this? I have the pattern but haven’t made it yet. Was wondering how to finish the hem like you did. Thanks:)
Hi, Lucinda! I actually just evenly marked both bottoms for hemming (you could do this by sewing basting stitches as far as you want to fold as a folding guide). I then folded and pressed them both so that the raw edge was folded to the wrong side of each. Once they were both folded and pressed evenly, I sewed them together with an 1/8″ seam (edgestitch), and then cleanly finished the hem by sewing another seam 1/4″ from the edge. If you want to stop by here again on Friday or Monday, I’ll be sure to include pictures of this technique when I post about the reversible dress. I hope this explanation wasn’t too confusing!
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this- and yes, it makes complete sense! Love the idea of getting two looks from one dress, so will definitely stop by again to read your tutorial. Thnx again:)