So I guess it wouldn’t be a v-neck anymore. Must I call it the GGCowlneck? GGCneck? Yeah, I’ll do that.
This is another sweatshirt fleece make that I didn’t want to make a sweatshirt out of. Enter the GGVneck-Cneck.
I’ve hacked the ham out of this pattern. So many versions, have I. It’s my go-to tee pattern for experimenting. For some comfy sweater potential and just the right amount of positive ease, I look no further.
About the Fabric
2 yards Gray Vintage, Sweatshirt Fleece from Boho Fabrics
- Contents: Cotton/Poly
- Weight: 14 oz
- Width of Fabric: 66″
- Horizontal Stretch: 75%
- Vertical Stretch: 25%
Another cut of sweatshirt fleece I got for 25% off around Thanksgiving. Check out the cuffs for all the fleecy goodness on the back side.
About the Pattern
George + Ginger GGVneck mashed with the cowl from Ellie & Mac’s Twist It Up Top (because I loved how the cowl turned out on my houndstooth Twist It Up Top.)
- Size 4 graded to 10 at waist and hips
- Twist It Up neckline and cowl: size XS
What I Did Differently
- Working off my dolman sleeve version, I raised the curve of the dolman so it would be far more subtle.
- I modified the GGVneck neckline and mashed it with the Twist It Up neckline that I had raised on my stripey Twist It Up.
- Copied the modified (narrowed) cowl from afore mentioned stripey top.
Notes for Next Time
- I think I need to find the happy medium between this subtle dolman sleeve and my more dramatic previous versions. Although, it might not play right with this kind of structured fabric; dramatic dolman sleeves shine with more fluid fabric.
- I’m wondering how to add just a little more interest to this. It’s great as is for a causal, wanna-stay-warm vibe, but it’s missing a little something that will make it mine and I don’t know what that should be. Something with the hemline? 🤷♀️
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
|---|---|
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
| applique (F) | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | tag |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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