- First off – I BIG HEART EMOJI all things New Horizons Designs (aff link)… When I saw the Lisse Cowl release photos make the rounds on Facebook, I insisted I would work up the nerve to tackle something that gorgeous for myself. As you can see, the design features a cowl (or hood), high-waisted bodice, thumbhole cuffs and the gorgeous pleated petal skirt you see in the photos.
I made one for myself with the same fabric — but it was a bit too busy for my taste (ok – it was WAYYY too busy, lol). However, paired with a solid color, it takes on a new feel and allows you to play with texture and design in a way that some designs cannot.
For my daughter’s version, I decided to do the crossover funnel hood. The print is from the Doodles collection at Jo-Ann’s Fabric & Crafts. The mauve solid is a stretch French Terry I got on sale at NR Fabrics. Because its a children’s version, I opted to not put in the drawstring (cords can be a no-no with the little ones), but it still sits on her head well.
The thumbhole cuffs are my little one’s favorite feature – in fact, she asked for me to put them on everything now! The pattern has AWESOME instructions on how to do them, but it wasn’t until I google searched a video on thumbhole cuffs and constructed them now 3 times, that I really understand how to finish them on the sewing machine (these are actually hand finished). #newbieseamstressproblems
I always have trouble with curved hems. I will likely always have trouble – but practice makes perfect, right?
Overall, she loves it and I do too!
This pattern has been on my to-do list for forever. I love it and you’re little one is beautiful!
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I was totally just looking at this pattern this morning. Your little one is so super cute in it. Guess I have to go get it now. 😉
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Sure do! 😊
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I can’t wait to see what you create next!
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Thank you Ti! I’ve got sooo many projects to blog – would really like to catch up, but getting watermarks onto everything is more work than I realized!
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