Driftless Cardigan, Grainline. #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 Janvier

Coucou, chère copines,
Hello, dear sewing friends,

it is time for our first meeting of #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017.

Look at the first garment of my capsule warderobe 2017, the Driftless Cardigan of Grainlinestudio.

Eventually, I used this lovely woolen rib knit I had bought one and a half years ago at Tandem's outlet. I had intended to make another Lola. Meanwhile, I had realized that I don't need another very warm woolen knit dress. I prefer warm layers I can take off when it get's too warm inside.

Some weeks ago, I had given several pdf patterns to print at an unexpensive online copy shop. Every A0 sheet was about 1,50€ and the postage fee devided by a lot of sheets makes a good price.

I don't trace patterns but cut out my size. I graded size 6 at the bust up to a 10 at hip level. In hindsight I could have left size 6 overall.
Only after looking at the pics, I realized that there is a stain at the fabric. The real fabric's colour is rather dark so it isn't obvious. I have worn the cardigan like is a lot already. I hope the stain will disappear at a wash.

I stabilized the shoulder seams with a row of overlocked yarn and stabilized the pockets continuing the overlocked seams forming a rope. For the pocket openings, I carefully pressed a strip of interfacing over the entire pattern piece. Sadly, this is seen by the inside. A next time I would interface the openings only.

I made the variation with the split hem and the longer back. The neckbands, I cut out along the selvedge. I didn't fold the inner edge of the neckband but straightly seamed the selvedge on by hand.

I am really happy about my cardigan. It is modern, warm and cozy. Only disadvantage is the fact that it probably doesn't match the other planned garments too well.

#jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017-veste

pattern: Driftless Cardigan, Grainlinestudio
fabric: woolen rib knit, fabric outlet Tandem, Bühl
size: bust 6 graded to 10 at hips, sleeves 10
alterations: neckband finish, interfaced pocket openings and button bands.

At every last day of the month, Clo will collect all our finished garments of the month! I am excited seeing all the others' makes!

Every wednesday, German sewing bloggers are meeting at MeMadeMittwoch. Maybe you would like to have a look there, too?

Have fun,
SaSa