The Basics

Thanks so much for your input on my last post, I was worried I came off sounding angry (in my defense it was past my bed time).  I wasn’t trying to point fingers at other bloggers just because they’re more popular or anything (but apologizing for not posting is still annoying. don’t do it), I was just tired of “blog round-up” type posts that continually link back to the same set of blogs.  And for all of you who told me not to stop blogging, don’t worry I won’t!  Someone has to be cranky and sarcastic in the sewing blog-o-sphere!  Anyways, back to that sewing thing…

Good quality cardigans are so difficult to find in stores, because you never know if it’s going to pill up in the wash or not.  So I figured, why not make one?  I’ve sewn cardigans before and there’s nothing mind blowing about it.

Pattern: McCall’s 6844

Close-fitting cardigans (do not meet at center front) have collar extending into front band, and narrow hem. A and C: shaped hemline, wrong side shows.

Fabric: Black rayon jersey, very light weight.  Probably too light weight for this pattern because the sleeves are too roomy in the armpits.

Design Likes/Dislikes: I like the idea of the collar, and it’s put together well, but it has a hard time staying in place.  At least with my fabric, I have a thought that a thicker fabric would hold the collar in place better.  Other than that, I’m glad the rest of the cardigan is really simple and there are more variations included if you want to get fancy (the peplum is cute, but not for me).

Sizing and Fit: I made my usual size 10.  It feels a little big, but I’m pretty sure that’s just the nature of rayon jersey being both thin and droopy/drapy at the same time.

Changes: None

Mr. Husband took these pictures. This the face I make when he tells me to smile ha!

For Next Time: I do want to make this again in a more substantial knit.

At least now I can get rid of my faded black Target cardigan!

~Molly