Oliver and S Gallery Tunic in Linen

This is my first ever Gallery Tunic, my first blog entry and my first sew-along.

I'm super happy with my finished shirt-dress version of this pattern.

I modified the placket construction to omit the front pleat and allow for the interior contrast collar and front band.

 I shortened the original sleeve and added a contrast band as a roll-up cuff.                                                          

I lengthened the pattern and lowered the pockets to create a shirt-dress. For fit, I also adjusted the armscye and bicep sleeve width.

This is a great basic shape with many options for details.  I love the linen, but could easily see this in a cotton lawn for the heat of summer.  (It's winter here in New England, but I am thinking ahead.)

I really enjoyed this pattern and will absolutely make another, probably tunic length next time.

Thanks for reading.  Looking forward to more sewing (and posting....)

-Lori

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