A statement cowl, an open back, and plenty of ways to wear it.
Meet the Quin Cowl — a fluid, elegant sewing pattern with a soft cowl neckline and dramatic back detail.
Make it as a top or extend the silhouette into a dress. Quin is designed to feel polished and a little unexpected, with clean lines at the front and a striking open-back finish that completely changes the look from every angle.
Currently 50% off — automatically applied at checkout.
Quin was my very first Gracie Steel pattern, so the pattern file and instruction layout use an older format than my newer releases. The design itself remains the same, but the presentation is not as consistent with my current pattern range — which is why it’s currently discounted.
Why you’ll love it
Elegant cowl neckline
Statement open-back detail
Top + dress options
Multiple back finishes
Beautiful in drapey, fluid fabrics
Designed for dressier makes, events and statement separates
Intermediate sewist friendly
Instant digital download
Design options
Quin can be made as either a top or dress, with the cowl neckline creating softness and movement through the front.
The back is where Quin really comes into its own, with options that create either a more covered finish or a dramatic open-back look.
It’s ideal when you want something that feels elegant and understated from the front, with a little more drama from behind.
What’s included
Digital PDF sewing pattern
Top option
Dress option
Multiple back detail options
Instruction booklet
Instant digital download
Please note: Quin was released before my current pattern-format system, so the file layout and instructions look different from newer Gracie Steel patterns.
Skill level
Intermediate.
Quin is best suited to sewists who are comfortable handling drapey fabrics and working through more detailed garment construction.
Suggested fabrics
Quin looks best in fabrics with enough drape to let the cowl neckline fall softly.
Think:
Silk
Satin
Viscose
Rayon
Crepe
Other lightweight woven fabrics with fluid drape
A more fluid fabric will give you a softer, more dramatic cowl, while a slightly more structured woven will create a cleaner shape.
See what everyone else is making
Search #quincowl for inspiration and tag @bygraciesteel when you share yours.
