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Posted on: 6/1/18 2:51 AM ET
I am wanting to make myself a couple more tunics for this winter, but I am keen to figure out some alternatives to the old faithful. Because after a while, even the most unobservant soul notices you are wearing the same thing.

So, I have this Bootstrap Fashions tunic, that is perfectly drafted for my size (an advantage, as I am too tired to bother with fitting stuff)



I have already made a number of versions, omitting the bias cut woven collar, and replacing with a simple knit fold over one. But I would like to edit it further.

In particular, I am wondering what sort of shape piece I would need it to be, to make it a cowl neck. Would I have to alter the neckline itself (considering there is gathering at that point). Suggestions would be very welcome.
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Posted on: 6/1/18 3:20 AM ET
Threads Magazine had an article on how to draft/drape a set-in cowl neck many, many years back. I can't find it right now, neither online nor in my archive, and have to run now but can look further later.

What I found though is an open Threads article from 2013 (#170) how to draft a pattern with a cut-on cowl neck. Perhaps this is of interest too: How-to Create an Elegant Draped Cowl Neckline
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For 2019 committed to:
- Continue using what I have (fabric, notions, patterns, books, mags, tips & tricks etc.).
- Strive to re-use 52 items from my upcycle cupboard.
- Continue purchasing fabric and patterns mindfully.
- Continue tracking my fabric stash.
- Resume tracking my pattern stash.
- Continue with RTW fast. Exceptions: bras, socks, panty hoses, shoes. Plus anything that coincidentally crosses my way and is a truly mindful purchase.
- Prioritize replacing some plain wardrobe basics (pillars or backbones) that are close or past their lifespan over adding fun, more exciting garments that I, strictly speaking, do not need (nice-to-haves).

2018 Summary:
- Used successfully what I had and bought mindfully, i.e. fabrics.
- Got a very good grip on my stash (measured and catalogued almost all of it) but failed to sew 10% down (got 9.28% done).
- Did not meet goal to make 50 projects (new, finish or re-use UFOs, upcycle, mend, repair).
- Key take away for 2019: Set fewer number-specific goals. My sewing should be driven by needs and love, not by achieving numbers.
  
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Posted on: 6/2/18 8:23 PM ET
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Try making the tunic in coordinating fabrics. Maybe "sacrifice" a favorite item that no longer suits. Use that for a front or front & back yoke, incorporating the shoulder seam. You decide where it hits on the high bust & trace a short pattern piece from the original.

Or. Do a "Tilton Sisters" & add the coordinating fabric diagonally from the side seam to the hem.
  
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Posted on: 6/2/18 8:38 PM ET
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