Amanda Walker’s tent tunic offers timeless style by the bucket load! Made from a beautifully lightweight viscose, you’ll fall in love with the little details, like the flattering sleeves angled just so, the soft V-neckline designed to flatter all, and of course, we couldn’t not mention those in-seam pockets that are deep enough for all of your essentials.
Download and cut out the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, stitch darts into the front dress from the sides of the darts to the points. Press them upwards towards the shoulders. With right sides together, match one pair of pockets to the position indicated on the side seam of the pattern, then pin and stitch. Neaten this and the edge of the pocket. Repeat, positioning the remaining pair of pockets to the back pieces.
Stitch the remaining set of front panel pieces to the back neck facing, across the shoulder edges; this will become the collar facing. Press the seams open. Lay the jacket out flat, right side uppermost. Place the facing around the neckline and front edges of the jacket, right sides facing the jacket. Match the shoulder seams, back neckline and front edges together. Sew in place around the neck edge and down the centre-