Shawl Collar Cardigan with Wide Sleeves
Introducing a relaxed women's sewing pattern for a comfortable cardigan featuring a distinctive drape collar, wide sleeves, and practical front patch pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile cardigan is perfect for adding comfort and style to various occasions:
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Everyday Casual: Ideal for daily wear, providing an effortless layer of warmth and chic.
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Transitional Weather: a perfect layering piece for cool mornings or mild evenings.
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Relaxed Outings: Elevates a casual ensemble for informal gatherings or weekend activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, open-front fit with a comfortable, slightly oversized feel, designed to fall to the hip.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive drape collar that flows gracefully to create an open front, with an integrated facing for a clean finish.
Closure: Designed with an open front for effortless wear and layering.
Sleeves: Wide, comfortable 3/4 length sleeves, offering a relaxed and stylish silhouette.
Pockets: Practical and spacious rectangular patch pockets are integrated into the lower front panels.
Back: a clean, smooth back panel maintains the garment's streamlined silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with dart construction, precise collar and integrated facing assembly, and setting sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and comfort, select medium to thick knit fabrics with some body:
- Thick knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Attention! First of all, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) 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
- Upper front – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Try to observe the grain line direction.
- Stitch darts on front pieces. Press dart bulk towards the center.
- Stitch the collar seam, folding the front pieces right sides together, press seam open. Overlock the outer edge of the front placket and collar. Stitch and press open shoulder seams, overlock allowances. Clip the shoulder seam allowance on the front piece and stitch the collar into the back neckline, press allowance towards the collar.
- Fold the integrated facing to the wrong side, forming a protruding corner. Clip the allowance at the neckline, stitch the inner of the collar into the seam attaching the upper. Secure the shoulder edges of the upper and facing. Secure the lower edge of the upper front, forming a corner. Align the circular marks and fold the corner to the right side.
- Overlock the outer edge of the integrated facing of the lower. Fold the upper and lower front parts, wrapping the upper with the facing. Stitch the front pieces, simultaneously stitching the integrated facings. Overlock and press allowances downwards.
- Attach sleeves to the front and back, overlock allowances and press towards the sleeve.
- Stitch side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Overlock and press allowances open.
- Overlock hem allowances and sleeve hem allowances, fold inwards and topstitch.
