Plus Size Long Draped Tie-Front Cardigan

Name: Plus Size Long Draped Tie-Front Cardigan
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 905812
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #905812

A plus-size women's long open cardigan in knit fabric, with elbow-length set-in sleeves and two folded bands sewn to the upper front edges that drape around the neckline and continue as long ties knotted at the front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric with low to medium stretch made from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Draped Tie-Front Cardigan

When To Wear

Spring and autumn, over dresses, tops and trousers.
Tied at the chest, or with the ties hanging loose.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight and loose, open at the front.

Length: Below the knee.

Neckline: Back neckline finished with an interfaced facing; the front neckline is framed by the draped bands.

Front: Front edges overlocked, turned under and topstitched. A band folded in half lengthwise is sewn to each front from the neckline down to a notch; below the notch it is stitched closed and hangs free as a tie.

Sleeves: Set-in, one-seam sleeves ending just below the elbow.

Back: Centre back seam.

Finishing: Hems of the body and sleeves overlocked, turned up and topstitched with a twin needle.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight seams in knit fabric, a faced back neckline, set-in sleeves and folded tie bands.

Fabric Recommendations

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

Additional Supplies

Knit fusible interfacing (back neck facing)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back – 2 pieces
2. Front – 2 pieces
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
4. Trim strip - 2 pieces
5. Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also sew pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread serger.

Sewing Instructions

Reinforce the back neckline facing with fusible interfacing.
Stitch the center back seam of the back. Serge the seam and press it open. Serge the outer edge of the facing. Stitch the back neckline. Fold the facing to the wrong side and press.
Fold the trim strip in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch from the notch down the long side and then one short side. Clip the seam near the notch, turn the trim strip right side out, straighten, and press.
Serge the edge of the front opening, fold under, and topstitch. Attach the trim strip to the front, serge the seam, and press towards the side seam.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front. Serge the seams and press towards the back. Fold the short edges of the facings inwards and secure them to the shoulder seam.
Stitch the side seams of the back and front. Serge the seams and press towards the back.
Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge the seams and press.
Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches. Serge the seams and press.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.