Girl's Cold Shoulder Update

Kay has been begging me for a cold shoulder shirt all summer! She fell in love with the style and Coby was even willing to let her wear them, which was a bit of a surprise because tank tops are usually a "no-no" around here, but he made an exception for a few other shirts so why not this one?

The Girl's Cold Shoulder Tunic is not a new shirt from Ellie and Mac that I've tested, but an update of an old pattern. I didn't have the old pattern, so I don't know all the details of how the previous one fit. What I do know is that the pattern has been updated to have no-trim edges and an A0 file. Because of the switch to no-trim, the fit of the overall pattern needed to be adjusted and updated. With that, the pattern was shortened to include a shirt length, that's what Kay is wearing right now. There is also a cute ruffle that can be added to make the shirt tunic length. A pattern for the bands was also added where there was only a cut chart previously. Of course, you can choose to cut the bands however you chose, but a quick measure of the area to band and multiply by .80 is the best way to make sure your bands are the correct size.

Half of Kay's love of this shirt is the fabric it is made with. Because it was for Fall and Back to School, I chose to use this fantastic Purple Sweater print double brushed poly from a place that no longer exists called Vinegar and Honey. This was one of the few things I was able to snatch up from them before they closed their doors. The DBP is so soft on both sides. It's a favorite around here!

Kay isn't as in love with the long sleeves as she is with the rest of the shirt because they are fitted, but I think they are adorable and kind of add to the "sweater weather" feel that they print gives the shirt. Dang, she is going to look great in her new back to school wardrobe!

P.S. There is also a Women's Cold Shoulder pattern! You really should go take a look, especially if you like mamma and me matching sets. Personally, I'm putting in a request for a raglan version for the cold shoulder part can drop a little lower!

And how exactly do we make this work during the winter? Won't it be drafty?

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