Long Cardigan with Shawl Collar
Introducing a comfortable and chic long cardigan pattern, featuring an elegant shawl collar and stylish voluminous sleeves gathered into cuffs.
When To Wear
This versatile cardigan is perfect for:
- Casual Layering: Ideal for adding warmth and style to everyday outfits, from loungewear to jeans.
- Transitional Outerwear: An excellent light cover-up for changing seasons, offering comfort without bulk.
- Relaxed Elegance: Elevate a simple ensemble for a relaxed yet polished look, suitable for social gatherings or travel.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight longline silhouette, designed for comfortable layering.
Collar: Features a wide, folded shawl collar that creates a deep V-neckline when worn open.
Closure: An open-front design with clean-finished facings for a refined edge-to-edge look.
Sleeves: Dropped shoulder, full-volume sleeves gathered into comfortable, fitted cuffs.
Length: Falls to approximately mid-thigh to just above the knee, offering versatile coverage.
Hem: a simple, straight hemline for a clean finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise collar construction, clean-finishing facings, and gathering fabric for cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with good drape and body, suitable for a comfortable yet structured garment:
- Lighter-weight coat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Medium-weight knits (e.g., sweater knits, ponte, substantial jersey)
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From main fabric1:
- From main fabric2:
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the one-piece facing.
- Overlock the center front edges.
- Stitch shoulder seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
- Fold the collar in half lengthwise, right side out, and stitch into the neckline. Overlock allowances.
- Clip the allowance at the front corner, wrap the lower edge of the collar with the one-piece facing, and stitch along the horizontal edge. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press the lapels.
- Attach sleeves. Overlock allowances and press towards the sleeve. Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
- Form and secure pleats on the sleeve. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the sleeve, overlock the allowance.
- Overlock the bottom hem allowance, fold inwards, and topstitch.
