School House Tunic in AMH Voile

May 15, 2012

School House Tunic in AMH Voile

I can't imagine that other sewers have not made this easy tunic in this same fabric before but I am really happy with the result. I bought the school house tunic from Amy awhile back when she first got it in her shop. The pattern calls for 2.5 yards of fabric and in AMH voile that is not cheap! I did notice the the voile comes in 54" width though and I was able to make do with only 2 yards AND I had to make the 14/16 since I have a growing chest and belly this summer. HINT HINT!

The pattern was great and the fabric was wonderful- soft and beautiful with the prettiest drape. Perfect for summer! I think it was worth the $$$ since I'll wear this happily many times this summer and hopefully next year too!

Thank you to my lovely mom who gave me my beautiful LONG pearls for Christmas this year. They are so elegant and I love how they really dress up this tunic into something special.

May 15, 2012 8:32:00 AM | Sewing, sewing, Sewing clothes for me

11 Comments

I love the tunic! It looks great on you! I still have trouble making stuff for myself. It always turns out bad and I never wear it! I need more practice. congrats on the news!

Posted by: Shannon | May 17, 2012 at 08:32 PM

A perfect way to share your good news.

Posted by: Jenny Stein | May 17, 2012 at 09:04 AM

wonderful news congratulations. The tunic is fab as usual.

Posted by: madebymum | May 16, 2012 at 03:06 PM

Virginia, the tunic looks fantastic, but your news eclipses it! Congratulations, I'm so excited for you and your family!

Posted by: Cate | May 15, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Congrats... I'm sure you're excited to be making clothes and accessories for the newest little one!

Posted by: Kimberly | May 15, 2012 at 07:49 PM

Hint Hint HURRAY! I'm so happy for you and your little brood. Are you wanting one gender or the other? In my mind you'd like another little boy so that your son can have a brother. Brothers are the best! I'm so pleased that you always post where you get things. I have never made anything for myself, only my kids, but this tunic might just be up my summer alley. Thanks and congrats.

Posted by: Melissa at Bless This Mess | May 15, 2012 at 03:14 PM

G you look AWESOME!!

Posted by: Meghan | May 15, 2012 at 02:49 PM

Beautiful top! I so love voile...prob the only fabric I'd use to make clothes for myself since it's so soft. Can't wait to see some baby bump photos :)

Posted by: Vanessa | May 15, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Awesome! It looks great! And congrats to you :)

Posted by: Kristin | May 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Wow gorgeous, have you seen VeryKerry's Tova in the same fabric? You both appear to have the same skill with lining lines up! Fantastic news (making an assumption!).

Posted by: Mary | May 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Oh that's lovely! -- both the tunic and the news -- congratulations!

Posted by: christina | May 15, 2012 at 11:37 AM

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