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From Boho to Chic: Timeless Tunic Sewing Patterns

Published on: September 8, 2016October 31, 2025 Last updated: October 31, 2025

I love these women’s tunic sewing patterns. Great to wear when it’s too cold to wear a dress but I still want to something pretty and feminine. Bonus: I get to hide my butt too! Here’s a great collection of tunic sewing patterns – from boho to fitted. So many lovely designs!

My days of wearing crop tops are long gone, and while I love wearing T-shirts, sometimes I want a bit more coverage over my butt.

Or I want to wear something feminine, floaty and pretty, but it’s too cold to wear a dress.

Or I just want to wear a nice, comfy pair of leggings as pants, but I don’t want people giving me those looks!  

Those are the days I love to pull out a tunic, and there are some gorgeous tunic sewing patterns out there. From the bohemian Tory Burch tunic, to something more figure-hugging, here are the best tunic sewing patterns:

I love these women's tunic sewing patterns. Great to wear when it's too cold to wear a dress but I still want to something pretty and feminine. Bonus: I get to hide my butt too! Here's a great collection of tunic sewing patterns - from boho to fitted. So many lovely designs!

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Boho Tunic Sewing Patterns

The Wanderer Tunic from Striped Swallow has a sweet v-neck front, rounded back yoke with optional keyhole button closure and a flowy shirt-tail hem. It’s a lovely loose tunic sewing pattern for when you want to feel free and easy.

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The Dakota Tunic from Sinclair Patterns is a simple design with a pretty curved hem. There’s options for a true or faux button placket, depending on your mood (and skill level!).

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Sew In Love shares this free sewing pattern and video tutorial for the Boho Kimono Tunic at So Sew Easy.

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The Colette tunic sewing pattern from Tessuti is a comfortable, loose tunic top is the perfect beach cover-up or, in a shorter length, a light and cool summer top. 

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Tunic Sewing Patterns with Flair

The Warabi tunic sewing pattern from Waffle Patterns is fun and free-flowing, with bell-shaped kimono sleeves.

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For the colder weather, check out the Sandy Tunic from Sinclair Patterns, with a handkerchief hem and hood and cowl neck options.

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The Daisy designer tunic from StyleArc has a stylish symmetrical double angled hemline. It comes with sleeveless and three-quarter sleeve options, and it also has in-seam pockets (I just love pockets in my clothes!).

This pattern comes in 3 different size ranges, so check that you’ve got the right one for your before you purchase!

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The Lesley Flutter Top from Seamingly Smitten is a loose, flowing tunic, but is fitted at the hips for a slimming look. How fun are the flutter sleeves!

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The Willow Tunic from Serendipity Studio is a terrific silhouette for all seasons!  With lots of variations, this tunic looks great as a dress or a tunic with skinny jeans or leggings. (And how pretty is that embroidery!)

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Free Tunic Sewing Patterns

The free Ariadne Tunic sewing pattern from Tanit-Isis is a flowing, hip-length tunic with scooped, gathered neckline and rear keyhole opening, flutter-sleeves and hem band. It’s a lovely feminine, but casual design.

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The Easy Breezy Tunic is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn is a simple design for every day. Choose the right fabric to dress it up or make it more casual.

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Which is your favourite tunic sewing pattern for hiding the lumps and bumps?

More sewing inspiration:

  • After you’ve made your favourite tunic, sew the perfect summer sundress to add to your wardrobe.
  • Keep the sun off your face with shady sun hat sewing patterns for the whole family.
  • Sew the perfect swimmers with one-piece swimsuit sewing patterns for women.

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I'm Narelle and I believe sewing is most rewarding when you learn by sewing what you love. I'm a Burda-certified sewing instructor and love sharing sewing tips, tricks and tutorials.

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