T-Tunic Directions

1. To determine the total yardage needed, measure from shoulder to however long you want the tunic.  Double that measurement and add three inches because you will need to calculate for the front and back of the tunic.
2. Fold the fabric in quarters as shown here.
3. Use a well fitting shirt as your pattern, place it on the material as shown here.
4. You will want to cut around the shirt giving yourself plenty of room for seam. allowances.  Note how the sleeves are cut with LOTS of clearance at the armpits and extra wide sleeves so they are long and flowing. You may have shorter sleeves but they should still be rather wide.  The normal length of the t-tunic is ankle length for the women and knee length for the men.
5. Make a neck hole large enough for your neck, usually about 6”-7” – you may want to measure your neck.
6. Now make a small slit on the front edge of the hole so the hole will fit over your head. 
7. The finished pattern should look like this.
8. Turn the pattern inside out, and sew up the side seams.  Turn your tunic right side out.
9. Turn under and hem all raw edges.
10. Your finished garb will look something like this.

Your tunic is very versatile; you can have a very plain one with no trim like the one a peasant would wear or like the wealthier people with bright trim.  If you want to make your tunic decorative, you may add trim to the bottom, cuffs, and around the collar.  Remember the color of the material should be earth toned but the trim may be bright colors. 

 Men should wear their T-tunic with dark pants or tights, a heavy leather belt or drapery cord, a pouch or drawstring bag to hang from your belt, and sandals, slippers or moccasins.  You may also want to add a simple cape or cloak.

 Women should wear their T-tunic with a heavy leather belt or drapery cord, a pouch or drawstring bag to hang from your belt, a kerchief or veil, and sandals, slippers or moccasins.