V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan

Name: V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2873
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2873

A short women's cardigan for knit fabric, with a V-neckline edged by a front band that continues round the back neck, four buttons, a folded hem band and three-quarter sleeves gathered at the cap and into cuffs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with low or medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan

When To Wear

Over a dress or a fitted top in spring and early autumn.
With high-waisted trousers or skirts, which meet the short length at the hem band.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, loose fit for low to medium stretch knits.

Length: Short, ending around the waist in a folded band cut in one piece on the fold and stretched slightly as it is sewn on.

Neckline: V-neck on the front, round on the back.

Closure: Double-layer interfaced front band joined to an interfaced back neck facing, with four buttons and buttonholes.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length, one-piece, set in. Gathered at the cap for a puffed shoulder and at the lower edge into a folded cuff.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch and serged, allowances trimmed to 0.6–0.8 cm.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and no lining. It needs some experience with knits: gathering, stretching a band as it is sewn on, and buttonholes in a knit band.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with low or medium stretch, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing (cuffs, back neck facing, front bands)
4 buttons

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower Placket – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 2 pieces
- Placket – 4 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Placket – 2 pieces

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
Fold the Lower Placket in half lengthwise, right side out, and stitch to the bottom of the front and back, stretching it slightly. Serge allowances and press upwards.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Back Neckline Facing and Placket pieces (outer and inner layers separately). Press allowances open. Place the outer and inner layers right sides together and stitch the outer and lower edges. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn pieces right side out and press. Stitch the placket band to the front edges and back neckline of the garment. Press allowances towards the main piece. Serge allowances.
Stitch the sleeve seam. Serge allowance and press towards the back. Along the sleeve cap and the lower edge, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather.
Stitch each Cuff into a ring. Press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and stitch to the sleeve. Serge allowances and press upwards.
Set sleeves into armholes. Serge allowances and press.
Work buttonholes and sew buttons on the plackets.