With the dark pink Jersey I bought yesterday I made myself, in no time flat, a little bolero / drape cardigan. Influenced heavily by the drape cardigan I did here (and have since worn heaps and heaps of times) I wanted one similiar but didn't want it so long and drapey at the back. In fact, I was never going to be able to make it as I only bought 1 metre of the dark pink jersey... so.. I pulled out the Japanese Pattern Book: Clever and Unique Clothes My Style, which I was supposed to have sent to my sister last Monday (sorry J!) and used view H as a basis. H is made from woven material so I improvised a bit and used the same technique as the drape cardigan to attach a binding piece all around. It kind of worked. With a binding piece on the sleeves as well.I'm all 'buttoned up' in the photos but obviously I'll be able to button it anywhich way you like!
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| Buttoned lower makes it longer at the back! Ta da! |






Love it! And that colour really suits you =D
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it. The colour, the neck line in the back. You look so pretty in it!
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ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I have been wondering if a metre was enough to make a cardigan - thank you for experimenting on my behalf! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and your problem-solving approach. I think I need a bit more fabric with winter on its way here.
Wow - love it! This is so much more interesting than the average cardigan; such a fantastic shape and colour on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gabrielle!
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