My Epic Fail - Cashmerette Fuller Cardigan

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Being a sewer allows me to chose patterns and make clothes that fit and look good on my silhouette.  Boy did I miss the mark on this one.  I won't do my normal post but will explain what I did wrong.

Cashmerette Fuller Cardigan View B


What Went Wrong

I knew I was taking a bit of a risk with this pattern because this pattern is designed to hit at the natural waist.  Why was it a risk - I am short and round. If it hit at just the right place - a few inches below my natural waist, I knew I could pull it off.

I normally shorten the length of my patterns, but I did not do that on this one.  I even laid the pattern on my body and thought the placement was right - I was soooooo wrong.  A muslin would have made the difference.

It hits at my natural waist and all I can say is I looked a hot mess when I put it on.  I was going to finish it by putting the buttonholes/buttons on, but I just can't look at it anymore - it's too painful.  Even more so because I just had a previous epic fail and wasted another piece of beautiful fabric.

I ordered a beautiful Luxury Plush Rib Sweater Knit in Cinnamon for this pattern and now I have wasted it.

What Would I Do Different

  • Make a muslin
  • Lengthen the bodice by 2" to 3"
  • Originally I shortened the sleeve 2" inches.  If I make it again I would only shorten the sleeve by 1".
  • Use non rib knit fabric
  • Not serge the neck and hem band area because it was too much bulk for my taste.

Some Construction Pictures 
















Conclusion

While this was an epic fail for me I still think it is a good pattern - you just need to ensure it falls at the right spot on your body if you make the cropped length version.

I think there is a bit too much bulk though and it may have to do with my fabric choice.

Will I make it again - maybe if I can get beyond to hurt of wasting good fabric.  I will put this make in the give away bin.

Comments

  1. Victoria LineFebruary 26, 2022 at 4:01 AM

    I am sorry this was a failure for you. I like the look of this cardigan, particularly the shorter version. I saw some lovely thin rib cotton knit in a fabric shop and this pattern came to mind. However, it is quite expensive and I have never sewn knits of any sort. Your experience gives me pause for thought.

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    1. JosesphineSewsFebruary 26, 2022 at 4:04 AM

      Don't let my experience stop you. Once thing that can cut down on the bulk is not serging and staggering the seam when trimming the seam allowance.

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