Vogue 8699

I was admiring my beloved stash rearranging my fabric closet the other day and I came across this soft, thick interlock that just screamed that it wanted to be a snuggly cowl neck top like Sharon's.  Fortunately I already had the pattern, so I threw aside all of the other things I should be working on to make a top.

Sometimes you just have to sew what you want, you know.

The pattern is Vogue 8699.  It is a basic top with shoulder princess seams and an attached cowl neck.  The view I made is hip length with 3/4 sleeves.  The cowl really is just an oversized turtleneck.  This is one of the "Custom Fit" patterns with cup sizes, so I didn't have to do an FBA (YAY!).  It made this a super quick project.  The top is simple and quick to sew, and fits nicely thanks to the princess seaming.  With a band in place of the cowl, I also can see using this as a basic scoop neck top.  I think this year I am going to make more of an effort to sew up all of the Vogue patterns I am always buying.  They are always well drafted and have nice details.

The color is a bit of a departure from the norm for me, so I was a bit surprised at how well it coordinates with much of my wardrobe, including the denim skirt I just made!  Here I am wearing it with a pair of RTW slinky knit pants.