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Materials

Cutting and Sewing Directions

• Serger Thread

• 2 yards jersey knit fabric

• Measuring tape

• Brother serger

Use these 2 templates as the pattern.

Fold the fabric in half and follow the measurements in the template. I used a fabric with 4-way

stretch and used the selvage as one of the edges for the top. From the fold, measure out 7" and

the selvage edges 10.5". Mark this intersection and from that point, measure down 6" and cut

(just the 6" shown as the dashed line). Then cut a slight oval shape around to create armholes.

Don’t cut too wide, just a 1/2" out if you’re using knit.

I used my Brother serger with the 4-thread overlock stitch to construct the pieces together.

Therefore I had about a 1/4" seam allowance. If you’re using a sewing machine, adjust the seam

and hem allowances accordingly.

Everyday

Cardigan

This versatile cardigan is sure

to become your go-to for

running errands, traveling,

and just about everything.

The tutorial is simple with

only three pattern pieces.

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Everyday Cardigan This versatile cardigan is sure to become your go-to for running errands, traveling, and just about everything. The tutorial is simple with only three pattern pieces. Materials Advanced • Serger Thread • 2 yards jersey knit fabric • Measuring tape • Brother serger Cutting and Sewing Directions 1 Use these 2 templates as the pattern. Fold the fabric in half and follow the measurements in the template.
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Everyday Cardigan Cutting and Sewing Directions (cont’d.) 2 Sleeves (optional) If you decide not to add sleeves, you can at this point just finish the edges. Tip: Use the selvage edge as a hem. It has a natural finished edge and drapes well on the front of the cardigan. For the remaining edges I used a 3- thread rolled hem. Because it’s knit, you don’t HAVE to hem all the edges but for me I like the overall finished look. Draft a sleeve pattern to add.
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Everyday Cardigan Cutting and Sewing Directions (cont’d.) That’s it! If you’re like me, you’ll want one in every color. I had to limit myself to making them once a year or I’d have one in every color and print, taking over my closet. This project created by Laura Pifer Laura is the blogger and designer of the DIY fashion blog Trash to Couture. Trash to Couture was created in 2010 to inspire a less wasteful approach to the mass-produced fashion mainstream through DIY tutorials and repurposed fashions.