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!
Where do you take photos when it’s below freezing outside? Your local museum!
Getting some loving from number one.
The bump!
The v-neckline.
Hello! It’s been some time. I’ve been very, very… well, pregnant. With a toddler in tow, it means I’ve also been very, very tired. On the weekends, I used to steal some time to sew while my son was napping, but lately I’ve found myself napping when he does (which has actually been really wonderful!). But I finally got some time to myself and decided to make myself something comfy and pretty to wear to help get me through the next few months.
Today we will be making a batwing sleeve maternity top. This should be relatively easy as the sleeves and tunic are one piece. The neckline will be nice and loose so it can hang freely from your shoulders. One side of the shirt will have a scoop neckline, and the reverse side will have a v-neckline. With this, I plan on flipping it around after the baby arrives. For now, I will rock the scoop neckline in the front. When I need to nurse, I will will rock the v-neckline in the front.
My sister recently gave me a romper which is cute, but is just way too short. I’m somebody’s mother now (!!! still such a wonderful and wild experience !!!), so there are some lengths I just will not wear anymore. But the material is so pretty and the sleeves are so fun, so I decided to upcyle it and turn the romper into a tunic top. I’ve been on an upcycling kick lately turning a sweater into a skirt, and earrings into a necklace. Giving new life to old things is really rewarding and surprisingly easy.
I paired my new tunic along with my previously upcycled ankle length summer jeans. Read on for my full tutorial…