Sew a Fresh Tunic with Contrasting Hem
Formal or whimsical? – The choice is yours! With a great asymmetric hemline option, Nancy Zieman’s newest pattern with The McCall Pattern Company lends style and fun. The NZP Team designed M7689 as a long tunic top with contrasting asymmetrical hemline. Make the design with or without sleeves. Wear with a skirt for a cocktail party or wedding. Pair with leggings or skinny jeans for fashion with flair.
You’ll find M7689 available at Nancy’s Notions or your local fabric shop. As shown, with the right fabric choices, this tunic can be relaxed or stitched for a more dressed-up occasion.
Sizes included with this collection range from pattern size 6–22.
Easy Sewing Features
The flattering princess seamlines on this tunic will making fitting this garment a breeze. Add in the invisible zipper using tips from one of Nancy’s most popular blog post, Absolute Easiest Invisible Zippers.
Working with sheer fabrics is easy with proven methods developed by Nancy Zieman. Find all her tips and tricks in the book, The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew. Chapters include:
- Sewing Notions
- Sewing Machine Confidence
- Serger Spotlight
- Patterns
- Fabric Facts
- Sewing Basics
- Beyond the Basics
Watch The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of McCall’s M7689 asymmetrical Tunic with Contrasting Hem Pattern, please leave a comment below and let us know what view you’d like to make. The McCall Pattern Company will give away one pattern to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states.
You’re Invited
Celebrating Nancy Zieman Open House
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 16
Wisconsin Public Television studios
Wisconsin Public Television and Nancy Zieman Productions invite you to join us in the Wisconsin Public Television studios – the location of the Sewing With Nancy set – for an open house: Celebrating Nancy Zieman.
Nancy Zieman, longtime host of Sewing With Nancy and co-founder of Quilt Expo, passed away on Nov. 14, 2017. An educator, author, pattern maker, television producer, entrepreneur and innovator, Nancy inspired millions of sewing and quilting enthusiasts throughout her career. She hosted Sewing With Nancy, the longest-running sewing series on television, since 1982.
Please join us on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon in the WPT studios for the Celebrating Nancy Zieman event in honor of Nancy’s life and legacy. View the Sewing With Nancyset*, get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Sewing With Nancy, view a tribute video and visit with the production staff who worked with Nancy over the years. You will also be invited to share your memories of Nancy – and how she inspired you – in a feedback booth.
9 a.m.–noon Saturday, Dec. 16
Wisconsin Public Television Studios – Vilas Hall
821 University Ave.
Madison, Wis. 53706
This free celebration in honor of Nancy is an open-house format: Please feel free to arrive and leave at any time. Coffee and light fare will be served.
RSPVs are requested but not required. If you are able, please RSVP by clicking here.
The WPT studios are located on the second floor of Vilas Hall. Enter down the stairs next to the loading dock entrance on the Park Street side of the building. Volunteers will be on hand to point you in the right direction. Please allow extra time for traveling and parking.
Happy Sewing,
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.
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judy
I like them both. I can just see Nancy wearing something like this. If I must choose, it would be with sleeves. If I could shed 40 years and pounds, it would be without. Love the fabric selection.
Tammy W.
Both tops are stunning. Would love to try both designs in different fabric textures.
Mary Crum
I want to make both of them. Oh, the design possibilities! And new things for the puppy to pull.
L Watson
Definitely view B. I would want to have sleeves. It has such a fun dramatic look, it would be perfect for winter during all the holidays. In a cream/beige combination with a fabric that has some shimmer would be wonderful.
sylvia storey
would love to make the long sleeved version in a chiffon fabric for the hem.
PsychicSewerKathleen
Love this design as well! At first I thought it was in a knit but in differing weights and patterns of silks it would be lovely for the holidays with leggings. I’m off to buy (sigh yet another!) the pattern!
mary m young
It would lovely if you offered a on line video of the service for Nancy. New Hampshire is a long way from your beautiful state. I know it will be standing room only.
Suzie Simpson
I agree! Virginia is a long way, also. Nancy Zieman was, and continues to be, my go to source for all things sewing. She will be greatly missed.
mary m young
It would be very thoughtful if you could post on line a video of Nancy’s service. Wisconsin is a long way from New Hampshire!
Kathy Wilson
The 3 grand-daughters would each love both styles. Idea for summer birthday gifts or better yet, gram-ma time helping make their own.
Kathy Wilson
The 3 grand-daughters would each love both styles. Idea for summer birthday gifts or better yet, gram-ma time helping make their own.
Suzanne
I love the version with sleeves for the holidays. This pattern is on my shopping list.
I would also love to see an online video of Nancy’s service, so many of us would be watching
mary m young
Oops! Sorry about double dipping there as I didn’t think it took. I would make the long sleeved with the silky bottom. I tried to order but the website was down. Will either try later or go to the store. Amazing style and oh so flattering.
Bonnye
I like view B. Would be great bro make for the holidays.
Elaine
I like the long sleeved version…..and although being short, I still won’t need to shorten it, making it more appropriate for my age and shape!
Mica Wall
I would like to make View A, a sleeveless version because I like showing off my arms. I think I would make it casually sexy with a fabric that matches my skinny stonewashed jeans and knee high boots! It will be fun to make!
SANDRA NETTLES
I would make the long sleeved version in a pretty brocade with silk bottom.
Clovis
I would like to make both of them. Long for winter and short for the summer. Many choices of fabric.
Susan Spiers
Love to make the long-sleeved version! I have some beautiful brocade fabric in a bright red this would be perfect for! Thank you, Susan
Linda
I love the tunics and cannot wait to make the short sleeve and long sleeve. They are stunning and so flattering to all figures.
Kathryn Smotryski
What a clever idea!!
Tina
I like both and would make a few for different occasions. My daughter would love it too. Thanks! So sorry about Nancy. I wish I lived closer to be able to visit the open house. She inspired me to sew and I’ve learned so much from her books and show.
Bonnie
What a lovely pattern! I would make the long sleeve version in purple and black. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Kathryn E
I would make the long sleeve view. It looks like a very flattering pattern.
Mary
I love this look and will make both versions for casual and dressy occasions.
Sue
Cute top would make it in several different fabrics. Great for summer or cooler weather.
Kellie Campbell
I would love to make both view A and B, but if I had to pick, I would pick view B. Thank you.
Karen
I would start with view B as our weather is going to be getting cold.
Diana
Oh dear … the long sleeved one would be the best to make ..
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Ava Troxler
B – I love the look of it.
Donna M Webster
I would make both looks. Look A for my 18 year old granddaughter and look B for myself.
Nancy
I like view B. This is a great design on a top.
Pam
View B would be the one I would choose to make. My nieces are the ones I would be making the tunic for.
Sarah
I would do view B. That way I don’t need a shrug, and the shirt could be for winter or summer!
Julie Kill
I would make View B for myself for holiday get togethers.
I would make view A form my kids for school. They love the Tunic style blouses and shirts!