Winter sewing continues with a cardigan. While it’s not the most interesting silhouette, it’ll definitely be practical for layering and adding a bit of cover over more fitted garments.
About the Fabric
Leftover Shiny White, Stretch Corduroy Knit from Boho Fabrics
- Weight: 14 oz.
- Horizontal Stretch: 100%
- Vertical Stretch: 75%
- Width Of Fabric: 74″
Turns out, the ribbing runs perpendicular to the selvage on this fabric, which is weird. I cut everything as though the ribbing ran along the grainline. Thankfully, there’s ample stretch in both directions so I got away with it.
What I Did Differently
I was lacking just a little bit to cover all the pieces I needed for this make, so I had to:
- cut one of the sleeves as 2 pieces.
- Sew a seam along the other 1-piece sleeve so both sleeves have seams running from the shoulder down to the cuff.
- Use a different fabric for the cuffs and pockets (leftover white rib knit from one of my Batty Tunics).
- Shorten the long bands by 2″
- As suggested, I sewed the pockets using my sewing machine, extending the seam out about an inch, and then when I serged the side seams, I just skimmed over the pocket angles and around the pocket curves. Works SO much better than trying to serge pockets.
Notes for Next Time
- Oh, how to prevent that neckband seam from going all wavy? Either tweak my serger settings, or the more likely fool-proof way: stitch and finish with the sewing machine.
- Shall I shorten it? Use the crop version with the long band? I feel like the longer the cardigan, the older it makes you look.
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
|---|---|
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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