Breton chic, DIY style. Fill your wardrobe with classic Breton tops, cosy knit dresses and sixties-style funnel necks – all from the same pattern!
Inside you’ll find a step-by-step photo guide to making Coco on a regular sewing machine (no overlocker or serger required).
Choose from top or dress length, boat neckline or funnel roll neck, long or three quarter sleeves with optional rolled cuffs and patch pockets.
Sewing Level:
For confident beginners.
Fabric Suggestions:
Medium weight knit fabrics with little stretch. Look out for ponteroma, double knit or interlock. The boat neck top also works well in low stretch jersey.
Supplies Required:
Fabric – see photo of pattern envelope
Matching thread
Ribbon or stay tape – 30cm x 6-8mm wide
Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)