How to sew a cardigan

Sew fashionable, comfortable and warm sleeveless cardigan will even those who do not know how to deal with a sewing machine. If you choose a thick cloth, which slices do not crumble, it is possible to do only with scissors.

For the manufacture of cardigan will need a tight knit, Jersey, rayon, faux suede or thin leather, that is, materials that do not fall in sections, with a length of 1.4 m. in addition, you will need:
- the tape;
- tailor's chalk;
- bias binding;
- sewing machine;
- thread to match the fabric.

How to cut cardigan

To build a paper pattern is not necessary, it can be done directly on the fabric. Pre-cut all the edges, do it very carefully so the slices were as evenly as possible. Measure will need only one measurement - the width of the back, attaching the measuring tape to the back on the protruding points of the blades and from one armpit to the other. Usually this value is 35-40 see

Fold the material inside out common thread. From the top edge from the fold set aside 25-26 cm for collar. Make this place mark.

From this point set aside the right half of the measurements back and check. She put off down the depth of the armhole, cardigan it can be deeper so that it can be freely to wear a turtleneck or a sweater. This measure is approximately 25 cm Divide this segment in half and place to the side of the point at 6 cm. Connect these marks with a smooth line to make the oval.

Cut to the prom exactly on this line. The collar and hem of the cardigan can be left rectangular, or perhaps make your cuts a smooth line and cut along the contour.

How to sew a cardigan

In principle, you can leave the product in this form and not to process the slices. This will give the image special negligence. However, the thing will look more carefully if to cover all sections of piping.

The color of the borders can be matching fabric or contrasting color.

First handle openings. Bake fold in half, and paste the cut, so that the junction had on the lower part of the armhole. Kill the tailor's pins and prostrochite along the edge on the sewing machine. Similarly treat the remaining edges of the cardigan.

Also, all the slices can be processed on a serger.

How to wear a cardigan

This thing can be worn over blouses, turtlenecks, sweaters or casual dresses. Also very beautiful when the cardigan complement with jeans, narrow pants or leggings.

Wear a cardigan. Lay the folds of the collar and tie belt. You can use a wide leather belt or multiple narrow straps and stitch soft belt of the same fabric, used to make the cardigan.