Hello fellow sewists,
I made a cardigan and t-shirt for my entry in Instagram sewing challenge
#cosycardichallenge, both garments are based on Simplicity pattern 8059 size xs for the cardigan and xxs for the t-shirt. I was planning to make the cardigan only but decided to make the t-shirt after I finished because I don't have a matching t-shirt to wear with it.
Luckily that the pattern came in five different models and one of them is a asymmetrical tunic that was easy to modify to a simple v-neck tee.
About the cardigan - the fabric is knit jersey in brown from stash which I don't really like the colour but I have to use it to reduce my growing stash.
And the pattern is
Simplicity Misses Separates 8059 knee length cardigan size xs. I reduced the cardi length more than 17 cm and sleeve length 9 cm to adjust to my size. But the rest are fine and happy that the instruction was easy to follow.
The process of making the cardi was enjoyable, especially that I never made one before. I used an overlocker machine more than the sewing machine.
The only tricky part was the band, I used a lot of pins and baste the band before top stitched it. After all the effort and some serious job in steaming with iron, the cardigan is done nicely and I am happy with it.
The front tie finished with two small wooden beads, also from stash.
The pictures below shows front and back views, I really like the tie and right amount of the deep V shape on the front cardi. Also, I decided to follow the original pattern and added the band with elastic gathering in the back.
For the v-neck t-shirt, I used the tunic pattern with asymmetrical hem size xxs but changed the hem to a normal hem and adjust the length to my liking. Also, I lengthen the sleeve length until my wrist and adjusted the fit to the armhole because the sleeve was little tight.
I found out that sewing the v-neck wasn't so difficult after I followed the pattern instruction but mine didn't come out perfect but I'm okay with it. The sleeve and hem finished with twin needle - 2 cm allowances.
As the weather will be cooling down soon, I will sew some more long sleeve t-shirts. I will use stash fabrics and also recycling some garments that we don't like/use it. Also, I will use this pattern as a base and modify it according to the plan, I am excited and will make the plan come true after I finished the garments for #magamsewalong.
Before I say good bye for today's post, I'd love to say thank you to
Amanda,
Sodbury Sewing School and
Rachel D for hosting #cosycardichallenge in Instagram. Feel free to click over the hashtag for some inspiration and lovely handmade cardigans.. 😍
Happy weekend and happy sewing everyone!
Love,
Gorgeous work as always Hana! I LOVE the color of your cardigan, it is so rich, and looks beautiful on you. I know I said I didn't have time to make a cardigan for the challenge on IG, but I am thinking I will!! Thank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Vanessa. Looking forward to see your cardigan.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful..Love the color.. the style..just all of it..
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty on you.. Happy sewing.
Thank you for lovely comment Judy. Happy Sewing.
DeleteI adore the colour and styling of this cardigan, it is perfection on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. I am starting to like this colour.
DeleteBoth pieces are wonderful. I love the cardigan. Although you don't like the brown color, I do think it looks great on you. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tomasa. Glad you like it. I still have leftover cardigan fabric enough to make a t-shirt.
DeleteI love the cardigan. Think I'll have to invest in that pattern. I love the little gather at the back. Good job on the t-shirt neckline too.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love the little gather too, it makes the cardigan cuter :)
DeleteBoth cardigan and tee look lovely on you. The gathered back on the cardigan is a wonderful feature.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy for sweet words.
DeleteNice Cardi!
ReplyDeleteThank you Faye.
DeleteIt's a lovely cardigan, and these warm colours like ochre and mustard are in fashion right now, so it is a good time to get it out of your stash! I do like the shape of this cardigan, it is very flattering. The elastic at the back is so pretty. I had passed this pattern, but think I might get it now! And the t-shirt is lovely too - and the neckline is quite okay for a first attempt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah Liz, the pattern is lovely and came in five different garments. I saw some lovely features of this colour in Pinterest and thinking to make a t-shirt from the leftover cardigan fabric.
DeleteLove the little details on this Hana. The elastic on the back and the little toggles on the tie!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dawn :)
DeleteYour cardigan looks so beautiful. The color suits you so well.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces work so well together. Love everything about the cardi! Great idea to add the little wooden beads! I like the color on you, particularly offset with the white t-shirt. That is a great-looking basic v-neck top. :)
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