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Drawstring Hem Cardigan Sewing Pattern
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Description
Drawstring Hem Cardigan
The Cardigan is a soft open cardigan with a drawstring at the hem and nothing to fasten.
The front edges run plain from neck to hem, with no collar and no buttons, so the cardigan falls open and stays that way. Long sleeves are set into the armhole, and a drawstring runs through the hem so you can gather the bottom in or leave it hanging straight.
Knit fabrics, double knit, spandex jersey, stretch cotton and spandex polyester all work.
- Layered PDF, sizes S - XLPrint your size only.
- Seam allowance includedAlready drawn in.
- 5-page guideIllustrated throughout.
What you will receive
PDF Info
Skill level
- Beginner · this pattern
- Intermediate
- Advanced
A good first project
If you can sew a straight seam and press as you go, you can make this. Every step is illustrated, so nothing is left to guesswork.
Fabric & supplies
Recommended fabric
Drafted for these fabrics.
Fabric needed
For the bolt width shown.
Add a little extra for a directional print, for pattern matching, or if you want to lengthen the garment.
Notions & supplies needed
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine, scissors or rotary cutter
- Pins or clips, tape measure, iron
Sizing & fit
Cardigan is drafted from S to XL.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 31.75— | 25— | 34.5— |
| M | 35.75— | 28.25— | 37.75— |
| L | 40.75— | 33.25— | 42.75— |
| XL | 44— | 37.25— | 45.5— |
How to print it
Open the file in Adobe Reader
Use the A4 or US Letter file. Adobe Reader is free, and it is the only reader that handles the size layers correctly.
Switch off the sizes you don't need
Open the layers panel on the left and leave only your size visible. You will use far less paper and ink, and the pieces are easier to cut.
Set scaling to 100%
Choose Actual Size, and make sure Fit to Page or Shrink to Fit is switched off. This is what keeps the pattern true to size.
Print page one and measure the test square
If the square measures correctly, your settings are right. If not, check the scaling and print page one again before going further.
Print the remaining pages and assemble
Line up the registration marks, tape the sheets together, and follow the assembly diagram that came with your files.
Prefer a copy shop? Use the A0 file
Hand over the A0 file and ask for 100% scale with no tiling. One sheet, no taping, nothing to assemble.
What you are buying
This is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern and its instructions. No finished garment and no printed paper pattern will be posted to you. Fabric, thread and sewing equipment are not included. The garments in the photographs were made using this pattern.
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