Plus Size V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan

Name: Plus Size V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 902873
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #902873

A plus-size women's cardigan in knit fabric, with a V-neckline, a four-button front band that runs up the front edges and around the back neck, and three-quarter puff sleeves gathered at the cap and into cuffs. The lower edge is finished with a folded hem band. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with low to medium stretch made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Plus Size V-neck Puffed 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan

When To Wear

Spring and autumn, over T-shirts, blouses and dresses.
Buttoned up on its own as a top, with trousers or a skirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight body, drawn in slightly at the lower edge by the hem band.

Length: Short, ending at the top of the hip.

Neckline: V-neckline edged with a double-layer band that continues from the front edges around the back neck.

Sleeves: Set-in three-quarter sleeves, gathered at the cap for a puffed top and gathered at the lower edge into folded cuffs joined into a ring.

Closure: Four buttons and buttonholes on the interfaced front bands.

Back: One piece cut on the fold.

Finishing: Lower band cut on the fold, folded lengthwise and stitched to the front and back while slightly stretched; seams overlocked.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Sewing knit fabric with stretch stitches, a faced front band with turned corners, gathered sleeve caps set into the armholes and gathered cuffs.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with low to medium stretch made from 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.