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Amy Butler AB031LTC Lotus Tunic & Cami
AB031LTC

AB031LTC


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Amy Butler LOTUS TUNIC & CAMI

Modern, feminine designs perfect for every occasion! Sweetheart neckline with subtle curves gives this tunic it’s “signature” style. Make yours with or without sleeves.

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Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric.

FOR THE LOTUS TUNIC (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 1/4 yards for the Exterior
  •   7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
  •   2 1/8 yards cotton muslin for the Lining

For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 1/2 yards for the Exterior
  •   7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
  •   2 1/4 yards cotton muslin for the Lining

PLUS

  •   20" coordinating dress or Invisible zipper (we use Coats brand)
  •   1 small hook and eye
  •   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)


FOR THE LOTUS DRESS (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 3/4 yards for the Exterior
  •   7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
  •   2 1/2 yards cotton muslin for the Lining

For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 7/8 yards for the Exterior
  •   7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
  •   2 5/8 yards cotton muslin for the Lining

PLUS

  •   20" coordinating dress or Invisible zipper (we use Coats brand)
  •   1 small hook and eye
  •   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)


FOR THE LOTUS CAMI (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 yards for the Exterior and Facings
  •   1/2 yard coordinating fabric for the Upper Bodice and Binding

For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

  •   2 1/8 yards for the Exterior and Facings
  •   1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the Upper Bodice and Binding

PLUS

  •   3/4 yard of 22" wide mid-weight sew-in interfacing (we used Pellon 40)
  •   7 flat buttons (size 1")
  •   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)


TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Straight pins, Tape measure/Ruler, Seam ripper, Invisible or regular zipper foot for your machine (J&P Coats Invisible zipper foot fits most machines), Chalk pencil or pencil, Hand sewing needle, Turning tool, Iron and ironing board.

Finished sizes for all 3 projects:

SIZE: BUST: WAIST: HIPS:
X SM (4) 32 1/2" 26" 36"
S (6-8) 34 1/2" 28" 38"
M (10-12) 36" 30 1/2" 40 1/2"
L (14 -16) 39" 33 1/2" 43 1/2"
XL (18-20) 42" 37 1/2" 47 1/2"

BASE OF NECK TO FINISHED HEM:
SIZE: TUNIC: DRESS: CAMI:
X SM (4) 37" 46" 24 3/4"
S (6-8) 37 1/8" 46 1/8" 24 7/8"
M (10-12) 37 1/4" 46 1/4" 25"
L (14 -16) 37 3/8" 46 3/8" 25 1/8"
XL (18-20) 37 1/2" 46 1/2" 25 1/4"


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Member Reviews
photo Recommend, with Modifications
Pattern Description: Princess seamed, darted, button up the back with sweetheart neckline and unique upper bodice seaming. Pattern Sizing: XS-L. I could be wrong, I'm not looking at the envelope. I made a small because it fit my high bust, waist, and hips. Did it look like the photo/drawing on
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bellelass
star
10/21/09
photo Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me
I've made a vow to myself to get caught up on my pattern reviews this week. I've been busy sewing and with life and I have a lot to post. The photo for this top is a crappy "taken in the bathroom mirror photo" and it will just have to do as I'm not happy enough with this top to bother doing anythi
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heathercampbell29
star
7/22/09
Pattern Description: Princess seam dress, sweetheart neckline Pattern Sizing: Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It fits nicely in
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laurabird

7/13/09
photo Recommend, with Modifications
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, just like the pattern envelope. Were the instructions easy to follow? The Amy Butler instructions are over-the-top detailed. There is little room for error if you follow them closely. What did
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Sar

5/1/09
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Dress with Sweetheart neckline, subtle curves . Pattern Sizing: xs-xl Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so! Were the instructions easy to follow? Very. Amy's patterns are deliciously wonderful to read and fo
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lbrundage
star
5/1/09

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