Cosy Cardigan and V-neck T-shirt

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,

Hana @velvetribbon_sew