Tuva knit smart cardigan with pockets (PDF)

 

Basic fit:  Fitted at the shoulders and bust, semi fitted at the waist, back and hips cardigan with long sleeves designed for knit fabrics. Finished with a faced shawl collar with built in pockets. The collar and optional roll up cuffs on the sleeves are finished with decorative trims (bands). Comes in regular (high hip length) or long length (low hip length). Optional single button at the front. 

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a regular length cardigan with hemmed sleeves 
View B - a long cardigan with sleeves finished with rolled up cuffs. 

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, hemming

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (24 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (40-45 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (3 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in US0-US30 sizes in PETITE, REGULAR and TALL height range. 

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (3/10)  level and moderately easy to sew. 
Takes 3-4 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Medium to heavy weight knit soft fabrics with structure and with at least 20-30% horizontal and 15-20% vertical stretch 

60" / 140-160 cm  

REGULAR LENGTH US0-US16 1.5-1.8 m / 1 3/4-2 yards
LONG LENGTH US0-US16 1.5-2 m / 1 3/4-2 yards

REGULAR LENGTH US18-US30 2-2.4 m / 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yards
LONG LENGTH US18-US30 2.4-2.6 m / 2 1/2-2 3/4 yards

Trims (bands) 
Medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and good recovery. 
60" / 150-160 cm 60" / 140-160 cm - 0.05 m / 2 in 

NOTIONS

1. Stretch fusible interfacing 60-80 cm x 40-50 cm / 3/4x1/2 yards 

2. (optional) 1 x 15 mm / 5/8 in button 

3. Polyester / Cotton threads

4. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread