Unleash your creativity with this sultry mini cowl neck sewing pattern design, perfect for those who love a minimalistic yet bold fashion statement. Featuring a flirty tie-string neck and an open back, this pattern lets you create a look that’s both effortlessly chic and daringly skimpy. Perfect for summer outings, beachwear, or layering under a jacket for a night out. Ideal for lightweight fabrics that drape beautifully, the cowl neck adds a touch of elegance while the tie strings allow for a custom fit that flatters any silhouette.
- Includes sizes XS-L
- One coverage option, cowl neck front – open back
- Formatted to print on US letter (8.5 x 11)
- Test square in US 2 x 2 inch and Metric unit 5.08 cm
- Pattern is color coded per size so you can make YOUR custom size
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What You Will Need
- 1/2 yard of 2 or 4 way stretch fabric 58”- 60” wide
- 2 pieces 24” long Minimum neck tie string 1 3/8” wide (I use pre-cut binding)
- 1 yard long minimum by 1 3/8” wide under bust string (I use pre-cut binding)
- Matching thread
- Home sewing machine
- Overlock machine / zig-zag stitch on a regular sewing machine
- Binding Foot is optional (I never used one) ignore my measurements if you use one
Pattern Assembly
- Hem the top raw edge of cowl top (1) with a 1/2″ hem
- For side neck tie strings stay stitch (2) to both sides of top (1) with the ½” lower overhang and pin top tip pinning measurements listed on sewing pattern.
- Wrap bias string (2) around top (1) fabric edge. Finish the stitch using a cover stitch, zigzag stitch, or any other stretch stitch.
- Snip off the unfinished ends of the binding on both sides of the top (cut 2 binding ends)
- Pin the center of your bust string (3) to the center of the under bust of cowl top (1)
- Measure and pin (3) to both bottom sides of top (1) Leaving the long ends to tie around the back. Use pinning measurements listed on sewing pattern. Use a binding foot if you have one
- Start at one side of string (3) then wrap under bust string (3) around the bottom edge of top (1) and continue the stitch to create the ties around the back. Finish the stitch using a cover stitch, zigzag stitch, or any other stretch stitch.
- Tie the ends of the strings on both sides. Two neck strings and two back stings. Larger sizes will require longer string to tie around the back.
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