Plus Size Knit Cardigan

Name: Plus Size Knit Cardigan
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 902231
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #902231

This women's sewing pattern creates a comfortable knit cardigan, featuring a flowing shawl collar, open front, and relaxed dolman sleeves with fitted cuffs. It's a versatile layering essential, suitable for everyday comfort, casual outings, or travel. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes using medium to heavyweight knit fabrics with good drape.

Tech. Description

Knit Cardigan

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a comfortable knit cardigan, characterized by its flowing shawl collar, open front, and relaxed dolman sleeves.

When To Wear

This versatile knit cardigan is perfect for adding a layer of comfort and style, suitable for:

Everyday Comfort: Ideal for relaxed days at home, casual outings, or running errands.
Layering Essential: a perfect addition over various tops for added warmth or a stylish accent.
Travel Wear: Its comfortable knit fabric and relaxed fit make it excellent for long journeys and transitional weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, open-front silhouette with a gently curved hemline, offering a comfortable and flattering drape.

Collar: Features a wide, draping shawl collar that cascades down the front, creating a soft and elegant neckline.

Closure: Designed with an effortlessly open front, free from closures for a relaxed aesthetic.

Sleeves: Relaxed dolman sleeves taper to fitted cuffs, providing comfort and a refined finish.

Back: Features a clean upper back with a horizontal seam connecting to a separate lower back panel.

Hem: The front hem features a gentle curve that rises towards the side seams, while the back hem is straight.

Length: Falls to approximately hip length, providing comfortable coverage.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires working with knit fabrics, attaching a draped collar, and neat finishing with facings.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium to heavyweight knit fabrics with good drape for the best result:

Dense knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Lower back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Center front – 4 pieces
- Cuff — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

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.

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces. Along the back neckline, apply an additional fusible stay tape.
Stitch the princess seam on the front. Press the seam allowance towards the center front.
Attach the lower back to the back. Press the seam allowance downwards.
Clip the shoulder seam allowance on the front. Stitch the side and shoulder seams, simultaneously with the sleeve seams. Serge and press the seam allowances towards the back.
Stitch the collar seam. Press the seam allowance open. Attach the collar to the back neckline. Press the seam allowance open.
Stitch the inner collar seam. Press the seam allowance open. Clip the corner on the center piece and attach the collar to the back facing neckline. Press the seam allowance open. Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and the inner center piece. Stitch the side seam of the inner back and front pieces. Press the seam allowances open. Serge the outer edges along the contour.
Place the jacket and inner pieces right sides together, pin, aligning the outer edges. Stitch along the front opening, bottom, and collar.
Turn the inner pieces to the wrong side and topstitch into the attaching seam.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press the seam allowance open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve. Serge the seam allowance.

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