When I received this viscose challis from Minerva, I know right away the type of project I wanted to make. That’s how I decided that making a tunic with New Look 6105 would be the perfect patten/fabric combo. The pattern calls for some type of flowy fabric that can move.
The Pattern
This particular pattern is from 2012, and I honestly don’t know if it is still available. There are four variations with the pattern (sleeves, length, hem). I made View A. It features a high/low hem short sleeves that roll up and a one-button front placket.
![New Look 6105](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52900922394_e3fa18b92e_c.jpg?resize=533%2C799&ssl=1)
The Fabric
This ia a non-stretch, 100% Viscose fabric in “Amber” that was gifted to me by Minerva Fabrics. It is super soft and flowy. I also love fabric that washes and dries well (without shrinkage). And because it is a natural fabric, it is breathable so it’s great for summer.
![New Look 6105 tunic](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52901207653_1977b79f4f_c.jpg?resize=533%2C799&ssl=1)
Viscose challis is a versatile fabric that can be used for many different garments. Here is another Minerva make I completed last year.
Making a tunic with New Look 6105
The only change I made to the pattern was to add a snap about 2″ above the button. Otherwise, the shirt was just WAY to open for my tastes.
If I was to make this again, I would shorten the length. In the photo on the pattern envelope, the tunic doesn’t look as long as mine turned out. Now, this isn’t a problem for this one, but in the future, I would make that change.
![Side view of New Look 6105](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52900188307_4d0eec0b15_c.jpg?resize=533%2C799&ssl=1)
Conclusion
Overall, this is a pretty easy pattern to make. Here is the post I wrote that’s over on their site. This was something fun to make that is easy to wear with jeans or even some linen pants.
![New Look 6105 tunic back view](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52900761516_1c3950d9bb_c.jpg?resize=533%2C799&ssl=1)
Because of the length on this one, I would be careful to style this with slimmer pants or jeans.