I saw this $1200 Jcrew reversible cocoon cashmere pullover sweater with a funnel neck and I just had to have it except I couldn’t afford it. So since I know how to sew decently I knew I could pull this off (just not in cashmere), but as a sub for cashmere I used fleece in camel and charcoal.
C4 = chic camel & charcoal cocoon
I printed up a ton of pics and then got to work. I used the batwing top pattern on Burda as my base and went from there. I made my own kangaroo pocket and funnel neck pattern. The original had two different photos of the front pocket one with a kangaroo pocket and one with welt pockets, so I was not sure which to go for but as you see I did the exposed kangaroo pocket.The funnel neck is cut on the bias for a better drape and I made it bigger so I could pull it up as a hood if I need to. I was worried it would be to heavy, but I think it turned out pretty well for being fleece! Once I made both pieces I sewed them together and then sewed on the bottom waistband. There is an opening at the bottom side seam of the waistband on both sides so if I want to I can put a tie/ribbon through and tighten the bottom and tie a bow.
It is nice and toasty warm and very chic. I’m going to make it in different fabrics so it will be lighter and have a better drape.
I paired this pullover with my husbands blue/white gingham button up, Banana Republic crop pants, red cable knit socks, coral/orange lipstick, and Sonia Rykiel for H&M platforms. I tried to funk up the style a little, hopefully it worked. let me know 🙂
I love it! Very cute, very chic. Looks so comfortable. Thanks for sharing your inspiration, too. I wouldn't have thought of doing this in toile, but it looks great ...
Looks great, I like yours better than the designer one!
I love this one too! Isn't it great when a plan comes together? I love the colours together and thanks for the tip about cutting the funnel on the bias. How long did it take you to make from pattern to finish?
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Well thank you ladies for the comments. I think it took me from start to finish with the toile about a week with alterations and stuff, but now that I have a pattern and know what to do I think a day or 2 I could finish it in.