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Sewing: Cowl neck t-shirt
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Cowl neck t-shirt

Cowl neck t-shirt

Cowl pattern piece
Cowl neck t-shirt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials »

Instructions

I made the cowl by elongating the neckband by 9 inches but I had forgotten you have to turn it over so ended up with a 4 inch cowl in the end. Next time I would double it to 18 inches and raise the scoop neckline.
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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Casual

Materials

Lightweight cotton jersey with lycra.

What was your inspiration?

I love this pattern and wanted to make a cowl neck version of it with the long sleeves.

What are you most proud of?

Probably drafting the neckline - even though it is a little short I still like it. The fabric has enough fluidity that it lies nicely against the bodice.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Cut the neckband about 18 inches long because it needs to be halved when you attach it.

 

16 comments

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desleighjane on craftsy.com
desleighjane
Apr 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is on my to-do list (just started the course)
Bonheur on craftsy.com
Bonheur
Oct 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this neck band
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Oct 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, if I make it again, I would make it longer.
PerlenDiva on craftsy.com
PerlenDiva
Sep 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great shirt! I love the fabric and your mini-cowl ;-)
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You are a sweetheart! Thank you. Now I get it.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Do you mean making the width of the neck band longer?
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
It is the part of the original neckband where you fold it over to sew to the bodice. The other part stays the same.
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I have uploaded a picture of the pattern piece I drew so you can see how I did it if you compare it to the original neckband which is narrow.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
By elongating the neck band 9 inches or 18 inches, how does that work? Does the tee neck part stretch that much; when sewing the cowl to the neck? Your tee looks awesome!! But then I do like black and white combinations.
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am terrible at explaining things. You know the neckband where the little notches are, well that is the side you elongate it. I made a tracing paper pattern first and then cut out my fabric.
Grammaco on craftsy.com
Grammaco
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Perfect, I will be making this one for sure!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Will love to see yours when you make it.
evie1203 on craftsy.com
evie1203
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it :) and its such a good idea with cow neck....its start to be really cold .... I think about cow neck + hoodie bodice from fleece... :)
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. It does make a nice top and if you can get a lightweight jersey with good drape it would be a nice top for smart casual occasions.
Mary T. Phelan on craftsy.com
Mary T. Phelan
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE IT!..classic style!!...I just signed up for this course...have not looked yet...are instructions/pattern given for this?
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. The instructions for this are not given but all you do is take the neckband in the pattern and on the sides where the arrows are you widen it like a big tube. Then turn it over to fit to the bodice and sew on, just like you would the original neck band.

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