Phoenix in flight

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to make my strike-off’s up in, so as I was thinking about it a pattern test came out from Sofilantjes.

It is called the Hibernis Cowl Shirt, and it was perfect for this fabric.

I wanted to color block, and this just turned out so well for my fabrics.  It can be plain or with princess seamed sides.  You can have both pockets or no pockets, and it has a removable cowl.  There is a variety of sleeve lengths, as well.  It is pretty versatile and an original pattern from what I have seen lately.

Seriously, do we really need to see another t-shirt pattern?  The answer would be, “No. No we do not.”

The shirt goes up to a size 14, and the size I made was a size 10 width and size 12 length.  She probably could have done a 10 on the torso, but arms needed a 12 length.  I made it with all of the options and it makes a really interesting looking shirt.

I used my fabrics for the side panels, arms and main body, with some cotton lycra for the pockets, bands and bindings.  The cowl is a cotton lycra and sweater knit.  The tabs keep the cowl in place.

She does really like this…it was just…morning time.

This top is really fantastic.  I made another one that I will post later, too.  Both turned out great and she got lots of compliments.  She’s all about the compliments. 😉

The leggings are Oliver + S Playtime leggings, lengthened by about 2-3 inches as their size 12 is too short now.  I need to make things with growing room for my kids, as they tend to shoot up occasionally.  The tuxedo stripe down the side is a fold over elastic that I sewed down on both sides.

I would definitely recommend this shirt.  It would also work great if you have a panel of fabric for the front.  Lots of options with this one!

Deets on the pattern:

The pattern will be on release sale for two days only (starting today). Pattern sale price is $5 (excl. eu taxes). (Normal price is $8.95). Pattern comes in sizes 12m/80 to 14/164. In Dutch and English. The pattern contains: Instructions with both pictures and graphics (+ video link), a summary in writing and a summary in graphics, A4 and leter size trimless pattern pieces and a A0 file.