I bought a McCall’s pattern on sale for $ 1.50 and used some inexpensive print fabric to check the fit. A wearable muslin. The sleeves are too long and the shoulders a bit too wide, but with an adjustment the fit will be good. I sewed a size 10. I don’t think I’ll make another. It’s just not really me. Maybe the color? I don’t know. Maybe if I had a really chunky sweater knit ??….. I used McCall’s 6996, view D, and it’s sewn in a mystery Nordic style double knit, synthetic feeling, sort of itchy, from Micheal Levine loft. Fabric cost: about a dollar. Bringing this sweater cost to about three dollars to make.
This is a quick and easy project. It’s great for beginners and the look is similar to lots of things in the shops.
This type of cardigan has been in a style for awhile. You can find similar versions from Wal Mart to Ralph Lauren. A wardrobe basic for winter.
Costco
Wal Mart
Sierra Trading Post
Now this Ralph Lauren version I’m crazy about! This and the cashmere one from Sierra Trading post are the same shape as the other two, but you see the difference amazing fabric makes. If I could only find fabric like this! I’m keeping my eye out for an ethnic print wool blanket I can repurpose.
Here is another similar sewing pattern to if you are into PDF patterns. The Oslo by Colette…
Cute! That girl has gorgeous skin.
Great review Justine! I do like the print of the fabric you used. Looks really nice paired with the top underneath.
Thanks Shirley.
Love the Ralph Lauren one. I hope you find a blanket to repurpose!
Justine,
this is beautiful.. I love when a muslin turns into a wearable muslin..
Looks great on you..
Hope you find the blanket, that would be really pretty too..
Happy New Year.
Thank you Judy. Happy new year to you, too!
Me too! Checking the estate sales.
You did get a great fit! I love the Ralph Lauren too!!
I like the pop of color, it looks really good on you. I know what you mean though, it is all about the fit and the fabric. I do the same thing, try out a patten in inexpensive fabic then decide if I like the design and style enough to make more. Thanks for sharing.