tunic tutorial

How to Make a Basic Amtgard Tunic A brief tutorial by Baron Sir Gorin MATERIALS Fabric 2 Yards of a durable fabric. Broadcloth works very well for a basic tunic as it is inexpensive, comes in a variety of colors / patterns and is readily available at Joann Fabrics and Wal-Mart. Thread Get two thread colors: 1 that matches your fabric and 1 that you can use for decoration if you'd like. TOOLS Sewing Machine Doesn't need to be fancy. As long as it'll sew a straight line, you're good. Measuring Tape Keep one of these handy, you'll need it for almost any sewing project. Pins These are used to temporarily hold the fabric in place while you sew it. These are necessary to ensure that everything gets sewn exactly as you want it. Scissors / Pinking Shears For cutting fabric. If you have access to pinking shears, you'll want to use them where indicated. Pinking shears are scissors that cut the fabric in a zig-zag pattern. This pattern helps the fabric turn inside out around corners. Iron You'll want your fabric as smooth and wrinkle free as possible while working with it. Colored Pencil / Chalk These are for marking on your fabric. Use light colors like yellow and white when working with really dark fabrics like black. PART 1 – The Body of the Tunic STEP 1 Measure yourself from the top of your shoulder to the ...