A Laverne-Style Coco

I had so much fun embroidering on my first Coco, that I couldn't resist doing it a second time on this lovely red ponte knit. This one is going to be so fun to wear so many different ways! High-waisted cigarette pants, circle skirts… My mind is reeling with combinations.

I'm channeling Laverne on this one from "Laverne and Shirley." Although judging by Laverne's photo, I could have gone way bigger on my "L."

You like my Laverne face? I bet that's the image that will populate in Google when you search for Cocos, because isn't that how it always goes.

I made four changes on this Coco from my first version: 

1. I did a 3/8" forward shoulder adjustment. Now it's hitting me in the perfect spot! 
2. I added 1/4" to the top of the sleeve cap. The hem of the sleeve was riding up just a bit on the outside, and I find having the sleeve hit my arm evenly makes them look slimmer. 
3. I did ribbon instead of stay tape for the neckline and shoulder seam reinforcement. I like the ribbon much better! It feels nice and looks prettier. 
4. I sewed up the vents so the side seams are continuous. I'm not sure which I like better...

I also used an interlock knit last go round, which I like a bit better than this ponte. This is thicker and resulted in a slightly snugger-fit tee. Not bad, but the interlock knit is much comfier for a tee I think. 

Here's some pictures of the insides. I serged the seams, and then left raw edges at all the hems. Knits don't fray, so there's no need to clean finish! For your reference, I followed the same techniques for embroidering the L from my tutorial on how to embellish a dress with cross stitch. The stitch is just a satin stitch.

It's been grand playing with solids and embroidery on Coco. I've got to sew some striped versions! But first, I'm off for an exciting weekend in New York for Gertie's Sewing Retreat! I'm hoping to learn about using steel boning and coat tailoring. I'm so excited!!

Image source for Laverne's photo.