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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Patterns Discussion => Topic started by: Bodgeitandscarper on September 03, 2020, 09:49:48 AM
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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???
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StyleArc Tessa?
(https://www.stylearc.com/wp-content/uploads/TEESA-TOP.jpg)
There are several other StyleArc cocoon tops - Sunny and Jara - but they do have dropped shoulders.
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That's nice, but those shapeless shoulders just don't do anything for me when the rest of my body is shapeless :(
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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
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What about
(https://i.imgur.com/RXsLI1b.jpg)
The pockets would be handy for doggie treats. :D
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(https://i.imgur.com/Of80Ng1.jpg)
Line drawings.
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Another one
(https://i.imgur.com/TIGDNR2.jpg)
and line drawings (https://i.imgur.com/qCJom7z.jpg). It could, however, be a bit too formal.
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@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.
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What about
(https://i.imgur.com/RXsLI1b.jpg)
The pockets would be handy for doggie treats. :D
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.
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That's good to know, thanks @Kad
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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 :scream:
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Don't expect to get a 50% discount either. I think the sale discount has dropped to 40%.
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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.