My beautiful and talented friends Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr are celebrating the launch of their long-awaited book, The Tunic Bible. I'm keen to share the scoop on great inspiration and their book is one you must have in your stitching library! For daily inspiration follow their elegant journey at thetunicbible.com. (Amy Butler; Amy Butler Design, creative artist and designer 1/20/2017)
I was SO excited to receive my copy of this book. Long awaited and it lived up to expectation. I have long been a total fan of Sarah's website and blog: Goodbye Valentino which focuses on garments Sarah makes. Not only is the photography in this book very good, the information about how to alter the pattern and make all the various options shown in the book is also very good. There are 3 main components to the book: Part 1 is Elements of the Tunic (the various parts of the tunic to consider and choice of style) ; Part 2 is Putting it all together (prep, supplies needed, making the muslin, general assembly of the garment, etc) and Part 3 offers a whole bunch of great sewing tutorials on various aspects of sewing the tunic variations : eg plackets & collars; Sleeves and cuffs; Other Techniques. All very valuable and helpful information. This book is pretty new - only been out a few months I think. I can't wait to finish the radical de-cluttering I am doing at home and at the office to get my teeth stuck into some sewing again. Guess what will be top of my list? .......you guessed: my very own variation of one of these tunics made with the pattern included with the book. (Janome Life; 1/2017)
The Tunic Bible, a one-stop pattern and look book, com-
bines all of the components needed to construct an
unlimited number of fashionable tunics. Written for
home sewists, the book is ideal for all ranges of sewing
skills, from basic to advanced. It includes a tunic pattern
featuring one bodice that is adaptable to multiple styles,
lengths, necklines, collars, and sleeve-finishing options.
Interchangeable pattern pieces provide opportunities to
produce multiple tunic styles without purchasing multiple
patterns. In addition to the tunic pattern, The Tunic Bible
provides assembly instructions for each optional compo-
nent, an overview of bodice fitting, directions for embel-
lishing with trims, fabric and supply resources, inspiration
photos, and tips on creating tunics with professional,
ready-to-wear results.
From the Back Cover
The only tunic pattern
you'll ever need!
* Create chic, ready-to-wear tunics with a
multi-length, graded pattern and expert
construction tips
* Choose your style--
casual, preppy, boho,
or glamorous--with
interchangeable sleeves,
neck plackets, and
collars
* Get advice on shopping
for fabric and trims,
guided by a huge gallery
of inspiring tunics
About the Author
Sarah Gunn is a member of the Mood Fabrics Sewing Network, Pfaff Brand Ambassador and a popular fashion sewing blogger. She is recognized for hosting an annual Ready-to-Wear fast and inspires thousands of women to sew rather than buy clothes. She lives in Spartanburg, SC.
goodbyevalentino.com
Julie Starr is a popular Instagram contributor (@julie__starr) and reviewer on the 500,000+ global member website Sewing Pattern Review, where her work has won six consecutive annual awards. Along with co-author Sarah Gunn, she presents workshops and trunk shows throughout the U.S., encouraging sewists to make stylish garments and join the vibrant community of others who share their passion to create. Julie lives at Seabrook Island, SC.
Their second book, "A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing" will be released by C&T Publishing on November 25, 2019.
