Terra Tunic – SewSophieLynn

The Love Notions Terra Tunic is re released and better than ever! It’s been fully redrafted using Love Notions current block and went through a thorough retest. It features a separate full bust bodice piece and all of the things you’ve come to love about LN patterns!

I sewed up a Terra for every season and can’t believe how versatile this pattern is! There are six different necklines: scoop, v-neck, v-neck hood, funnel, boat, and asymetrical collar. There are also four different sleeve lengths: long, 3/4, elbow, and short. With all those options, it was hard to pick which version to sew. So I did what any good sewist would do- I sewed up 4! One for each season!

I’m dreaming of spring right now and with warmer weather, I really start to get active again. For this top, I used an athletic brushed poly I picked up on a recent trip to LA. Yes, I dragged my husband to the fabric district on our quick overnight trip to see Smartless live! Anyone else a huge fan of that podcast and particularly Jason Bateman (he’s definitely at the top of my celebrity crush list!). Ok, back to the sewing! This fabric had amazing drape and feels heavenly. I knew it’d be perfect for a fun workout top that inevitably will be worn long after my workout. Only downside of this fabric is that because it’s brushed on both sides it sticks to my sports bra so that accounts for the wrinkles in these pics.

For this version, I did the v-neck hood and added thumbhole cuffs to the long sleeves (I used this tutorial found on the Love Notions blog). All of my versions are a size small.

Don’t you just love that bum coverage with leggings?!

For summer, I love a yummy rib knit! This is an old print from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and I totally need another one out of their new spring prints. I love rib knits for lightweight tops and it worked great for the Terra.

The Terra is a straight fitting top which makes it right up my alley. I love the loose fit! I honestly never would have thought of using it for a basic tee but I’m so glad I gave it a try. To get this length, I cut my bodice pieces at the spot in the pattern where the vent starts. Not too short, not too long! For this top, I did a scoop neck and short sleeves.

Of course, I had to pair it with my summer staple bottoms, the Allegros.

Fall to me is all about french terry! I love that french terry is not too thick and warm making it a great fabric for transitional weather. This is a lightweight terry picked up in LA but RCF has one similar.

For this version, I used the asymetrical collar and elbow sleeves. I love how versatile elbow sleeves are and how easy they are to layer over.

I paired this top with my knit denim Sabrina Slims for an outfit that’s perfect for mom life. Pulled together but oh so comfy!

My winter version just might be my favorite! In fact, I wore it to church the day after these photos and got tons of compliments. I’m really loving the 60’s vibe this combination of options and fabrics gives this piece.

For this one, I used the 3/4 sleeves and funnel neck. I added 9 inches to the lenghten/shorten line to get this knee length.

I picked up this sweater knit from Knitpop a few months ago and sadly it is no longer available. I’m always drawn to plaids in winter and the colors in this are just too good!

You can grab the Terra Tunic today only as part of the $5 Feature Friday sale! You can use my exclusive ambassador code TAMIP10 to save an extra 10% off. It will be on sale for $9 Saturday and Sunday as well.

If you could only take one top pattern with you to a deserted island then I have the pattern for you- the Terra Tunic (affl. link) from Love Notions! It has so many options that it’s really all you’ll ever need!

I did just two of the neckline options but there are 6, yes 6!, different choices. I did the scoop neck and v-neck hood options but there are also v-neck, boat neck, funnel, and asymmetrical collar. There are also four different sleeve lengths making this a true all seasons pattern.

I love that fabric choice plays such a role in this pattern. You can use almost any fabric weight for different looks. I used fabric from So Sew English for these two tops. The hoodie is a brushed sweater knit and the tee is a double brushed poly. Two completely different looks from the same pattern!

I love the elbow patch option too! Such a fun detail on the long sleeve versions.

This will become my go-to tee pattern. I love how fitted it is up top and then gently skims the waist. It’s exactly what I look for in a top! (I’m just realizing I should have edited out my goose bumps! This is what outdoor pics in 20 degrees will do to ya’!)

And those side vents are another detail that just takes this pattern to the next level.

I’ve had this sweater knit from Cali Fabrics in my stash for far too long. I knew I wanted to make a cropped sweater with it but couldn’t find the right pattern. The Terra was perfect for it!

I eeked this out of one yard and just made it work. I did 3/4 sleeves and the scoop neckline. I omitted the side vents and folded my pattern piece at the hip line (I love all the reference lines given in the pattern! It makes these little adjustments so easy!). I did a simple one inch hem and had my sweater done in no time!

I’ve been under the weather this past week and missing my sewing machine. This top was just what I needed to get me back into things. I may head back to bed after this post goes up though- a girl can only do so much! Life is hard when mom is sick- ain’t nobody got time for that!