Comfortable cardigan. Straight cut. 2 versions A or B. 2 options with either a hem or a band at the bottom. 2 lengths: mid-hips or mid-buttocks. 2 neck options: with bias binding or facing. Buttoned front. optional round pockets applied. Cuffs with hem or bias binding. 2 timeless versions.
Skill level: easy to intermediate
What you will learn: make a buttoned placket directly on the body or assemble a facing, apply a bias binding at the neckline and at the bottom of the sleeves for the bias option. Sew optional pockets.
Fabrics: knitted or woven (warp and weft)
- Fleece, french terry, milano knit (ponti roma), heavy jersey, quilted jersey
- Quilted fabric, knitted or woven jeans, jacquard
- Fabric 2 is an option: the facing of version B can also be made in main fabric 1. The supply table includes the facing in fabric 1 requirements
Supplies (for all sizes):
- buttons or spring snap buttons: 6 except short version B (5)
- thin fusible interacing
- optional jersey or woven bias binding. If you wish to bind the inside margins of body and sleeve seams (side seams, inside sleeves and placket or facing, armholes not bound) get about 4 metres of bias in addition to the needs indicated in the chart.
Size range: (French) 34-46
Fabric requirements:
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|
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
|
Fabric 1 version A |
130 |
130 |
135 |
135 |
135 |
140 |
140 |
|
Fabric 1 B short |
120 |
120 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
|
Fabric 1 B long |
120 |
125 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
135 |
135 |
|
Bias – neckline |
55 |
55 |
55 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
|
Bias – cuffs |
55 |
55 |
55 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
|
Fabric 2 option (B facing) |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |