Supplies: 1/2 yard of fabric or scarf.
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This is an easy DIY to turn a plain v-neck into an interesting cowl collar.
You can use a scarf, fabric, anything that will fit around the neckline.
Before: Mine was a crew neck so I made it a vneck by cutting a v...
DIY:
I made a tube by folding a rectangle of fabric that measured 36 by 30 inches. I folded it in half long ways and sewed right sides together, then flipped it out. That way it had a heavier texture and the edges didn't need to be finished. If your using a scarf, fabric, or making a deep v-neck you will need to measure it accordingly.
Gather folds with one end of the neck panel starting at the point of the vneck. Leave about 3 inches from the shoulder for the panel to wrap around. Sew right sides together.
Pin the rest of the neck piece along the vneck and back...Top stitch around or sew right sides together.
Gather the rest on the collar overlapping with the front gathers. Sew right sides together...Trim any excess.
Add buttons...or not.
Fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing it:)
ReplyDeleteOh my. I love that idea. Thanks for the DIY. This is going on my fall must-haves list!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic!!! :)
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Chiara
I love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Idea!
this is great! :) is the fabric for the cowl the same as the t-shirt, or do you need extra fabric?
ReplyDeleteThanks....you need extra fabric
DeleteL.O.V.E!! This is great :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing! I will make one for myself for sure! Will be nice for this cold weather!
ReplyDeleteThanks Francis! And you're welcome
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What an awesome tutorial!!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, thank you for the tutorial I'd love to give this a go.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this!! Silly question tho.... How did you get fabric to match so perfectly?
ReplyDeleteI was actually wondering the same thing.
Deletehi guys, this was an oversized night shirt that went to about my knees, so I cut off the bottom half that became the cowl neckline. If you want the same fabrics, find a shirt that is sold in different sizes and buy your size and then an xl to go around the cowl. Just cut the sleeves and neckline off...
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Saw this on pinterest and had to come check it out! I love it! I'm definitely going to do this.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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This is really cool, I'm scheming up some sort of twist on a cowl myself. Love your blog! Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteWhat are your guidelines foe measurements? Looks like Length of tube needs to from point of V up onside to shoulder and across neckline (plus seam allowance) Width is opposite Shoulder to V ( which is actually doubled by 2 ends of the tube which would provide gathering) Does that make sense and sound right?
ReplyDeleteThis is great and I really like it! I've been trying to figure out some variation on a cowl neck that is more interesting than the usual, but you've beat me to it! I'm definitely making one of these!
ReplyDeleteThanks Trinity...this s a fun one
DeleteWow, so happy to have found this. Your idea just pushed itself into the middle of my "Must Make In December" pile! It looks so cosy and comfortable: just what I need for the winter ahead.
ReplyDeletei LOVE this!! pinning this immediately! :) lisa
ReplyDeleteOMG this is genius! Thanks you so much for showing us how you did it!! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, so nice, thank you for this great idea!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I cannot wait to try this out! Love this idea, thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on pinterest as well! Definitely trying this one, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on pinterest as well! Definitely trying this one, thanks for sharing!
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Hi! This is so cool...I am seeing 2 shirts here. Are you using the grey tee as a base or is that the inside of the tee/fabric?
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! I was wondering this, too. Is the grey shirt sewn into the cowl neck and part of the new shirt or is it just used as a gauge for to create the v-neck? Thanks!
DeleteHi! Dumb question, but is a sewing machine required for this project? I don't have access to one and would still love to to this...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! Is a sewing machine required for this project? I don't have access to one and would still love to do this...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI know you have been thanked already, but I have to say it again! Thank you!!! This is sooo cute :)
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