Sweater Dresses and Cowl Neck Hooded Dresses

Sunday, September 01, 2013 | Labels: Fashion and Beauty, Sewing

Immediately upon seeing McCall's 6796, I knew I wanted to lengthen it into a sweater dress.

Here are some informative posts on sewing sweater knits:

http://www.emmaonesock.com/guides/lightsweaterknit.asp

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/heavy-knits-and-rib-knits

http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/sewing-with-sweater-knits

http://www.craftingfashion.com/2013/04/modifying-commercial-sewing-patterns.html

But then I saw this.

And I knew I wanted it in a sweater dress too, but maybe not so long.

So, I began Googling and came upon the Weekend Designer's Hooded Cowl.

I also know that you match the bottom of your hood to the size of the neck opening for the top to which it is being attached so I am thinking of using a cowl neck pattern even though this uses a simple scoop neck.

Then, I would add the hooded cowl onto it.

I will be back to update with the finished product. If I don't, leave a comment here on on my Facebook page.