Fashion these days often means comfort first, but that doesn’t always have to mean sacrificing style. The Elowen Shawl is warm, elegant, and absolutely stunning in Mood’s boiled wool. Sewing is completely optional with this pattern; you can make your shawl a single layer and swap the button tab for a cloak chain like I did, or choose to line your main fabric and stitch them together with some edge binding. Simply put, the possibilities are endless for this easy project!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2-3 yards Chartreuse Marbled Boiled Wool
- 2 Buttons size 40L-54L
- Alternatively: 1 set Gold Rhinestone Cloak Chain Buttons
- MDF223 – The Elowen Shawl Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
To be honest, you may not even need the pattern for this project as it is as simple as cutting out a rectangle. Again, for heavier versions, you could choose to have two layers bound with bias tape or trim along the edges, but for the sake of this tutorial, I’ll assume you used one layer of fabric as I did.
If using a fabric that frays, hem your edges with a 1/2″ rolled hem. If using something like boiled wool that doesn’t fray, you can leave the edges raw.
Lay your fabric face up. Place your first button 13″ in and 5″ down from the top left corner of your rectangle. The second button will be 7″ from the first. This gathers the fabric of the cloak a bit to allow the fabric to feed through later on as the cloak buttons and button tab are only 3″ apart instead of 7″.
To create your optional button tab, place your two pieces face to face.
Sew along the majority of the perimeter, leaving 1″-2″ open.
Clip your seam allowance at the corners and turn right side out.
Press and top-stitch around the edge of the entire perimeter.
Sew two button holes 3″ apart and place over the buttons on your shawl.
To wrap, place the end with the buttons on your left shoulder. The buttons should be just below your apex.
At the right shoulder, I recommend folding the top edge inward an inch or so. This creates a nice pleat at the back instead of a messy gathering around your neck.
Pull the remainder of the fabric through the button tab and wear!
27 comments
What are the dimensions of rectangle to save paper making this?
Hi Katy! It’s 36″ by 72/76/80/84″ depending on the size. 🙂
Sencillo y muy elegante!!! Ideal para completar un atuendo de fiesta. Gracias por compartir!!! Llegó a mi en el momento preciso que lo necesitaba. Gracias!!!
I see by your comment it is 36″ wide, but which length measurement did you use for your sample. I am making this as a gift and do not know which length to choose. Suggestion?
Hi, Brad! This sample was a size 4 so I went with the 72″ length – the S, M, L, XL sizes are broken up as 0-6, 8-14, 16-22, 24-30. 🙂
Is this cut as a rectangle or do you cut the ends with the taper as shown above when you line it? I’m rather confused.
Hi Christie! This shawl is just a simple rectangle. 🙂
I have some beautiful heavy linen. Do you think that would work for this pattern?
Hi, Robin! I think that would be gorgeous and should work well. 🙂
ohh I’m thinking heavy velvet and I have 2 vintage 1920s crystal buttons. perfect for theater nights!
Kelly, that sounds absolutely DIVINE!!!
Do you think a faux fur could work for this? I have a beautiful piece I bought in Paris a couple of years ago. Thanks.
Hi Allan! Yes, I think a faux fur could work. 😀
Would this work well with Navy Tencel and Wool Twill? Item number 319450?
Hi Grace! It would have more of a fluid drape to it, but it would look gorgeous!
I love it! I’m doing it for my mom 😀
To avoid buying extra. Yards to accommodate the length…could it be seamed to make up the length suggested. Or would the seam create too much of a stiff seam line?
Hi Jeanne, we’re sorry for the delay in responding to your question! We get dozens of comments and questions each day, and so many questions get buried and, unfortunately, unanswered. We are now focusing user support on patterns 2 years and newer. We hope this will prevent questions on our more current patterns from going unanswered. Although this is late, we wanted to respond in case anyone else has the same question: The seam will create a visible line in the shawl. The seam won’t be stiff but it depends on the fabric.
Beautiful wrap, do you think Duchess Satin would work? I need a wrap for a Black Tie wedding. I was going to make the Tacoma blouse, but this is so simple and beautiful.
Hi Alice, yes! I think that would look lovely. In fact, I’m hoping to make something similar too!
I want to line mine because, I live in a colder climate. What would you suggest for the lining on the fabric that you made your’s out of?
Hi Atoinette, we’re sorry for the delay in responding to your question! We get dozens of comments and questions each day, and so many questions get buried and, unfortunately, unanswered. We are now focusing user support on patterns 2 years and newer. We hope this will prevent questions on our more current patterns from going unanswered. Although this is late, we wanted to respond in case anyone else has the same question: You could use shearling, line with a different color boiled wool, self line, or fleece!
This is stunning and would work well with some of my handwoven heavy silk.
But I’m wondering what you do with your arms? Seems like they are trapped inside, not sure how you would do anything except meditate in it.
Hi Miriam, that sounds lovely! You’d still be able to move your arms freely as well.
Eager for pattern.
Thank you.
Hi Kathleen,
We’re sorry for the late response! If you’re ever having trouble with downloading a pattern, email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern to you!
This is Beautiful – can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the free pattern.