Long Draped Tie-Front Cardigan

Name: Long Draped Tie-Front Cardigan
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5812
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5812

A long, open women's cardigan in knit fabric, reaching below the knee, with three-quarter set-in sleeves. A wide band is sewn to the upper front edge on each side from the shoulder and continues as a free tie end; the two ends are knotted at the chest, so the bands drape around the neckline. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with medium or low stretch, from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Draped Tie-Front Cardigan

When To Wear

Spring and autumn, as a light layer over a top and trousers.
Over a slip dress or a jumpsuit in cool summer evenings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight and loose, worn open.

Length: Below the knee; hem turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Neckline: Deep V formed by the draped bands; back neckline finished with an interfaced facing tacked to the shoulder seams.

Front: No fastening. Each band is folded in half lengthwise and stitched closed only below a notch, so the upper part is sewn to the front edge and the lower part hangs as a tie. Below the band, the front edge is turned under 2 cm and topstitched.

Sleeves: Three-quarter length, set-in, hem turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam.

Finishing: Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker; hems topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Simple straight seams and set-in sleeves in knit fabric; the only detail needing care is the band, clipped at the notch where it leaves the front edge.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Fusible knit interfacing (back neckline facing)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Back – 2 pieces
Front – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Placket – 2 pieces
Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
From fusible knit interfacing: Back Neckline Facing.

Tip: Knit pieces are sewn with a special stretch stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. When overlocking, trim the seam allowances to 0.8 cm. Topstitch the hems with a twin needle to keep them stretchy. You can also sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the back neckline facing.
Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the seam and press. Overlock the outer edge of the facing. Stitch the facing to the back neckline. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press.
Fold the placket in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch from the notch down along the long edge and across one short end. Clip the seam allowance at the notch, turn the placket right side out, straighten and press.
Overlock the front edge, turn the 2 cm allowance under and topstitch. Stitch the placket to the front, overlock the seam and press it towards the side seam.
Stitch the shoulder seams. Overlock the seams and press them towards the back. Turn under the short ends of the back neckline facing and tack them to the shoulder seams.
Stitch the side seams. Overlock the seams and press them towards the back.
Stitch the sleeve seams. Overlock the seams and press.
Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches. Overlock the seams and press.
Overlock the lower edges of the cardigan and sleeves. Turn the 2 cm allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.