Any ideas for a bubble or cocoon shape top?

[Bodgeitandscarper]

I'm getting a bit bored with my usual swing tops, and rather like the cocoon shape - but with nicely fitted shoulders and through the bust.  And of course it wouldn't blow up in the wind like a flared top.

Or any other suggestions?  I like the kinda Lagenlook, but hate the baggy shoulders, I'm just so fussy!

And it's mainly for jersey fabric, I need stretchy, I get claustrophobic in anything tight that doesn't give.

Don't spose anypeeps have any ideas of patterns???

[Acorn]

StyleArc Tessa?



There are several other StyleArc cocoon tops - Sunny and Jara - but they do have dropped shoulders.

[Bodgeitandscarper]

That's nice, but those shapeless shoulders just don't do anything for me when the rest of my body is shapeless 

[Ohsewsimple]

Interesting that there doesn’t seem to be many patterns around unless you have dropped shoulders or kimono sleeves.  What about a small extended or cap sleeve? 
I did find this but it’s a dress
https://schnittchen.com/en/product/sewing-pattern-trine-cocoon-dress/

Or this which is very simple
https://rebecca-page.com/product/ladies-laura/

Another dress which could be shortened
https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/venice-knit-dress/

Actually have a look here.  It’s Lagenlook and you might find something a bit different.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pearlredmoon

[UttaRetch]

What about




The pockets would be handy for doggie treats. 

[UttaRetch]

Line drawings.

[UttaRetch]

Another one



and line drawings.  It could, however, be a bit too formal.

[Bodgeitandscarper]

@UttaRetch  I do actually have Butterick 6491, and made it up as a coat, but it's a bit odd round the neck/shoulders, as it slips backwards, leaving the neck gaping.  I have even just tried it on, thinking about using it for a top but making the neck and shoulders from my T&T patttern, and shorter too.
I think I may have V9171 too, but it just seems a bit too baggy.

@Ohsewsimple I do believe the Style Arc Venice may be the one, shortened and I won't be faffing with welt pockets in jersey.  I'm still looking through pearlredmoon, I'd forgotten about them.

[Kad]

What about




The pockets would be handy for doggie treats. 

I've made this several times in woven and stable knit fabrics (~5% stretch ), as long as the fabric drapes nicely it's really comfy and fits well at the shoulders and bust . I made a size smaller than usual and just added a little width to the whole length of the sleeves.

[Bodgeitandscarper]

That's good to know, thanks @Kad

[Puzzler]

I like the look of V9171, especially since it doesn’t have seams at the shoulder. Reading some of the reviews, I would probably make it one or two sizes smaller, depending on the fabric. I’d have to buy it in a sale though as the price of Vogue patterns is now 

[UttaRetch]

Don't expect to get a 50% discount either.  I think the sale discount has dropped to 40%.

[Puzzler]

I will if I get it from the U.S. site. Another member has just posted about a sale. I can't be asked though. I have plenty to keep me busy.