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10/31/2011

A classic...The Spiral Cowl Collar



 Yes, I sewed for myself again!  Yes, it's yet another Cowl-neck tunic!
But before you think I am being redundant please remember:
  1. It's autumn, and I live near Buffalo....brrrr
  2. I have more than one ugly neck scar to hide.
This version features a applied cowl collar that has been "spiraled" before being sewn to the neckline. I love how a Spiral Cowl always drapes in nice even folds and covers the neck seam...rather than just "flopping down".  

Do we all know how to "spiral" a cowl ?  If you would like a quick tutorial, let me know in 'comments'...I'd be happy to snap some pics when I make another of this style in Stretch Velour ;)

39 comments:

  1. Should I know how to spiral a cowl? Mini-tutorial, please!

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  2. Tutorial please! I've never "spiraled a cowl". Sounds dangerous. :)

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  3. Yes, please, tutorial. I'm always in search of the perfect cowl(s). This looks good to me.

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  4. Yes yes!! Tutorial Please!!

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  5. Anonymous3:43 PM

    Yes, please.

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  6. Yes to the tutorial, but let me say how pretty your tops are! Great fabrics and styles.

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  7. Definitely would love a tutorial!

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  8. I love the look of that spiral! Please yes! :)

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  9. I'd love a tutorial for this cowl. Thanks for being so kind!

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  10. I see all the other pleas, but adding my yes too! Super cute and yay for sewing for you! :-)

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  11. Janee5:21 PM

    Yes, Pam, please do a tutorial! I LOVE the way this spiraled cowl looks!

    Janee

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  12. Karen in Tasmania5:30 PM

    I love your choice of fabric for this design Pam, it shows the spiral off so well. And yes, please - a tutorial!

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  13. Yes, please. Thanks!

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  14. Cynthia6:17 PM

    Another beautiful top! Yes, please, for the tutorial!

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  15. tutorial? Please, pretty please...

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  16. Anonymous8:16 PM

    I love all you "stuff" and your tutorials. Please, please do one for this spiral cowl.

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  17. Yes! A tutorial, please. I love the look.

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  18. You are a mind reader! I love all your tutorials, but have been wondering how to create a cowl with software. If I knew how to create the shape, the rest will be easy! Thank you so much!

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  19. You know I'd like to know Pam. Thank you in advance!

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  20. LOVE the fabric, really interesting!

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  21. EasilyAmewsed10:06 PM

    Please, please do. I have a TNT knit base that can always use another collar variation. It's getting cold here too so v neck tops aren't going to be an option in a couple of months.

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  22. Cheryl11:58 PM

    Pam, I would love to have a tutorial for the spiral cowl. Yours is very pretty. Thank you.

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  23. Yes, I would love to see how to make this "spiral" collar. I really enjoy your tutorials.

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  24. Beautiful top. Yes, yes, tutorial please. Did I mention it is a beautiful top? ;)

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  25. Thanks for the offer of a spiral cowl tutorial. Yes, please! Your top is beautiful, and the fabric is spectacular. Could you please tell us more about it?

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  26. Hi Mae and all...thanks for the nice comments!

    A Tutorial will be done ASAP...I have been especially busy packing orders from my store, www.FashionSewingSupply.com ...so look for the mini-tute probably on Friday or Saturday.

    Mae, the fabric I used for this tunic is a pleated rayon knit.

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  27. Yay! A new tutorial! You are such a fabulous teacher, Pam!

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  28. I would like to know how to spiral a cowl...Thanks

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  29. i love cowls, i would like a mini-tutorial please!

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  30. Anonymous9:27 AM

    Yes, please. I love cowls and the spiral looks interesting.

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  31. Love the drape on that. Please post a tutorial!

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  32. TracyaR1:56 PM

    Please, a tutorial. This is a fab look.

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  33. Anonymous4:09 PM

    Yes, I would love a tutorial about the spiral cowl neckline
    Patty

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  34. yes i'd like to know :) thanks!

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  35. Anonymous9:23 PM

    I would love to learn how to do it, thanks!

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  36. Alaskapsych11:39 PM

    I"d love to know how to do it!

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  37. Katie in OK11:30 AM

    Yes, tutorial, thank you. You are great!! My first (and last) cowl flopped down and I had to always rearrange it. That's why it was my last.

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  38. Anonymous10:36 PM

    Spiral cowl sounds wonderful. I love cowl necklines.

    TIA

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  39. I love that fabric!!! I'm loving all these tunic tops you're making :) I intended to make some for myself, but in perusing the stash, found nothing appropriate - so... HAD to visit Fabric Mart :)

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