A cardigan is a universal item in any wardrobe. It is a practical, loose-fitting jacket that can go with absolutely any outfit. For years in a row, designers have been adding various models to their collections, and needlewomen from all over the world have been replenishing their wardrobes with hand-sewn cardigans.
This item will look stylish with both trousers and a dress. One of the latest design solutions is long, fitted cardigans without fasteners or buttons. Making it yourself is quite easy and simple. All you need is a piece of knitted material that you like and a few free hours.
How to sew a cardigan from knitwear
There are as many ways to sew a women's cardigan as there are shades of the material from which it will be made. Experienced needlewomen can make a product with many complex elements and exotic decorations. And for beginners, there are models that don’t even require a pattern.However, basic calculations and cutting of the material will still need to be done.
In order for the cardigan to last as long as possible, you should carry out some manipulations at the very beginning of working with the material:
- Wash the material and iron it - this will help prevent the material from shrinking in the future.
- Carefully inspect the piece of fabric and if you find any problem areas, mark them with chalk.
- Mark the front and back sides of the product.
Important! When working with material, the fabric should be folded with the front side inward. This way there will be less chance of damage, and any minor errors will be hidden on the wrong side.
Selecting a model and knitted fabric
Knitwear is an excellent material that is suitable for use in any season. However, its main disadvantage is the ability to hug the figure and emphasize absolutely all its details. Therefore, knitwear requires very careful selection according to the figure.
Reference! It is better to choose the color of the product depending on the skin tone of its owner. By choosing the right shade of a thing, you can make the appearance brighter or, conversely, less expressive.
With the help of a well-chosen model, you can hide your fullness, emphasize your figure features and make your image more feminine. The variety of styles of knitted cardigans is quite large:
- Long cardigan. This product is a true classic. It is best to choose an option with a belt or without fasteners - this way the image will be as elegant as possible. Can be combined with short shorts or a dress.
- Sleeveless cardigan. The model is ideal for important events and will add confidence to the image, but will not formalize it too much.Looks especially good with classic trousers.
- Cardigan with hood. A youth model that is perfect for cool weather. The hood can be made removable by adding a zipper at the top. This style adds a kind of romance to the image, and you can wear it with anything.
- Cardigan with dolman sleeves. This style is perfect for sophisticated women and will add charm to the finished look.
This universal wardrobe item suits absolutely everyone! It is only important to carefully choose your style so that the image is always elegant and stylish, regardless of what event you are going to attend.
How to quickly sew a knitted cardigan for a plump woman
Women with curvy figures especially It is important to choose a model that will visually make your figure slimmer. It is better to opt for styles without fasteners and even a belt, unless it is too massive, in the shape of a rectangle, with vertical strips of material - this significantly reduces the image and creates a slender silhouette. It is important that the hem of the product develops as you move. This creates an effect of lightness and shifts attention away from problem areas.
Sewing such a lightweight coat yourself will not be difficult. The main thing is to choose the material that you like and free up a few hours of your time.
Cutting and sewing a cardigan for plus size people
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the elementary model of a cardigan, which is easy to make yourself. This model will perfectly emphasize the feminine silhouette and hide possible figure flaws.
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The sizes indicated on the pattern are suitable for: 38/40, 42/44 and 46/48.However, in order to make a larger cardigan, you should simply add 2 centimeters on each section of the future product. The length of the product and sleeves can also be varied to suit you.
Attention! Before starting work, you should wash and dry the material in order to avoid its shrinkage in the future.
The only pattern we need to make this cardigan is the sleeves. They need to be transferred to paper, cut out and then used when cutting the material.
To get started, you need to take a piece of fabric measuring (53 + 25) * 2, that is, 156 centimeters wide and 60 centimeters long. This will be the main canvas of the future product.
And another piece of material for the sleeves 140 centimeters long and 45 centimeters wide, to fold it in half as in the sleeve pattern.
Attention! Dimensions do not include 1–2 centimeters for seam allowances.
Cutting and sewing:
- Fold the selected material in half with the right side facing inward. Use a ruler to mark 25 centimeters from the fold line along the entire fold line. This is necessary so that it is convenient to measure the armhole for the sleeves and the shoulder seam.
- At a distance of 24 centimeters from the edge of the fabric, make a mark along the marked line - this will be the lower point of the sleeve armhole.
- From the fold line, set aside 11 centimeters along the edge of the fabric and draw a line, then measure 28 centimeters along the edge through the armhole line and draw another line - this will be the shoulder seam, which will need to be sewn later. Its middle falls on the drawn line of the armhole.
- Transfer the sleeve pattern onto the fabric. Cut the armhole line and cut out the sleeves, adding 1-2 centimeters to the seam line. Then sew the sleeve to the armhole.It is best to use a zigzag seam - this way the material will have the ability to stretch, if necessary.
- The next stage of work on the product is the process of stitching the shoulder seam. If necessary, bias tape should be used along the edge of the material, or the edges can be processed with an overlocker.
At this stage, work on the product is completed. It is completely ready and can already be worn.
How to sew a knitted cardigan in boho style with your own hands
Boho is that irreplaceable style of clothing that does not tolerate frames and restrictions. Things in this style are unique, especially cozy and suitable for different aspects of life.
For example, cardigans in the boho style are distinguished by their cozy practicality and become an unsurpassed stylish element of the wardrobe of every fashionista.
For that To sew such a cardigan yourself you will need a little time, a sewing machine, a good piece of fabric, scissors and threads matching the color of the material, as well as chalk or a thin piece of soap.
Cutting and sewing a cardigan in boho style
Will be universal in every woman's wardrobe cardigan with dolman sleeves. He is one of the brightest representatives of the boho style. And in general, a very interesting thing that everyone should have.
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Stages of work:
- In order to sew such a cardigan, you will need a piece of material measuring 1.5 by 2 meters.
- To begin, fold the material in half with the right side facing inward. Using the provided pattern (it should be transferred taking into account the 10*10 centimeter raster), draw the details on the fabric. And mark +1 centimeter for seam allowances (cut along this mark).
Important! It is imperative to ensure that the direction of the threads is parallel to the fold of the material.
- After cutting out the material according to the pattern, you should work on the seams.It is recommended to start connecting the elements from the sleeves, and then connect the back elements. This will make it easier to work with the material.
- To make it easier to sew the strip of the product to the main fabric, it is better to baste it first. To do this, you should attach the strip with the front side to the front side of the future cardigan and use a regular needle and thread, or tailor pins to baste them together. After the seam is machined, remove them from the product.
This is how you can quickly and easily sew a knitted cardigan yourself. We hope you liked our models, and you can easily choose the right style for yourself, and also sew the product yourself!
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