Stretch & Sew 305; ©1981; Cowl Dress and Top. The Cowl Dress and Top is a loose-fitting blouson style with a cowl neck. View A features long blouson sleeves and a kangaroo pocket trimmed with ribbing. It has elastic around the hemline and a self-fabric tie over the right hip. View B features three-quarter length cuffed sleeves and elastic around the hemline. View C is a midcalf-length dress with an encased elastic waistline.