Japanese Tunic

I have bought a couple of Japanese pattern books recently and thought that I would try and make a cotton tunic from one of them.  You have to trace off the patterns which are provided on extra pattern sheets and add seam allowances.  As the pattern was quite roomy I decided to make a size 12 and hope for the best as the book said that the sizes had been adjusted for western people.

I had a few metres of some Tula Pink fabric which I had bought for quilt making and decided I would use that.

The tunic came together without any trouble and the fit was great.  The look is perhaps a bit young for me but I like it all the same!  I think I might try and make it in some linen next time.

I am very impressed with this book and will be trying more of the patterns inside.