Today we’re going to make a petal sleeve pattern. This is a fun little detail that can easily class up a basic shirt, and I think is quite lovely.
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Photos by Dave Blenis Photography.
Ahh, summer. Expounding upon my last post, the Cowl Neck Top Sewing Tutorial with Contrasting Sleeves, I’ve decided to adjust my cowl neck pattern slightly to make a shirt perfect for summer in the office, or anywhere, really, with this Summery Cowl Neck Top sewing tutorial.
Photo by Dave Blenis
Today, I’m ready to try something new and I’m very excited about it. Today we will be sewing a cowl neck top. A cowl necked shirt has a draped neckline that hangs gracefully either in the front, back, or both. I’m excited about it because making the pattern will be a whole new challenge. I can’t wait to see how a three-dimensional feature, like a hanging draped neckline, plays out on a two-dimensional pattern.
So, onward we go!
Third time’s a charm, right?
This is my third and final 60s inspired boat neckline dress… At least for this year. But do you know how it is when one project inspires another which inspires another? That was this, and I am very happy to have seen them through. I promise you, 2019 will bring something fresh! And I already have some ideas, but until then, enjoy this Christmas present to myself and read along for my Mod Plaid Dress tutorial. 🙂
For those that missed my earlier two 60s gems, check out my French Striped Dress and my Audrey Hepburn Dress.
I have been in love with my homemade French Striped Dress and decided, why not continue on with that theme? Besides, you can’t have too much of a good thing, right? So… I will return to the 1960s here with another boat neckline dress (with pockets, naturally!), but this one will be an homage to the lovely Audrey Hepburn.  That woman had class! Read on for my full Audrey Hepburn dress tutorial!