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Want a new cowl neck? Try this from a standard shell.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/12 3:34 PM I copied a dressy RTW cowl by taking its measurements in the store. This is for a separate cowl, not all-in-one foldover type. After sewing shoulder and side seams of a standard shell pattern, measure down 7" from shoulders in center front and re-curve center to that. The cowl piece is 14" wide, folded WST to a 7" width, and the length around your neckline. Sew that end seam, fold WST and sew the cowl around the neckline. I used an ITY remnant and it fell softly. I like to use another flutter sleeve pattern with this to make a dressier top or it can be sleeveless. Looks great under a suit--scarf effect. Check, before cutting, your choice of back and front neckline depths, depending on weight of your fabric, and width of cowl you want. You could pin a cowl piece on first to see how deep it falls for modesty in the front.
Beryl Koster   Member since 11/28/11 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 5/10/12 1:47 AM Excellent! For a really easy cowl I also take my Tshirt pattern, slash it across the waist leaving side seam connected and spread out, add a cut on facing straight accross the top from neck edge to center front. You can spread it out as far as how deep you want to drape.
CRUST Intermediate Member since 3/21/12 Posts: 87	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/10/12 7:45 AM I was thinking about making this. Guess it's a barrel shaped tube with sleeves near the center.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post In reply to Beryl Koster << Like this post Date: 5/10/12 7:50 AM oops. -- Edited on 12/1/12 5:01 PM --
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/1/12 5:00 PM Bump this- Looks like he's wearing a top we could use for winter snuggyness--anyone for drafting?!
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2139	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/1/12 6:22 PM I have a sweater knit on my cutting table right now and think it should be a cowl. Picked up a Vogue pattern a few days ago. This will be my first cowl. It is for my DDI and I need to do a FBA first. ------ Ada
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 12/1/12 8:10 PM Why do I feel this looks like an End of the World picture?? ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
PetitePear Advanced Beginner Member since 6/10/10 Posts: 217	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 12/2/12 2:19 AM Quote: gramma b The cowl piece is 14" wide, folded WST to a 7" width, and the length around your neckline. Sew that end seam, fold WST and sew the cowl around the neckline. What is "WST", please? Edit: It must be "wrong side together" Sorry I'm so slow! -- Edited on 12/2/12 2:20 AM --

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