Les Perlines Layover Cardigan

Buy the Layover Cardigan sewing pattern from Les Perlines. The Layover Cardigan is the perfect final touch to any outfit! A front tie V-neck cardi, Layover can be worn over tees, blouses and dresses. The pattern includes two sleeve options: a long sleeve with an elasticated cuff and a simple short sleeve. The neckline is finished with self bias binding.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like rayon and viscose (crepe, voile, poplin, twill, challis), cotton (lawn, voile, poplin, crinkle cotton, shirting), linen (washed linen, linen noil) and tencel twill.

Fabrics like rayon will look more fluid and have more drape, while fabrics like cotton will give more structure and volume.

Fabric requirements: 

View 1: 152 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.2 - 2 m (1.3 - 2.2 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.8 m (1.4 - 3 yd).

View 2: 152 cm (60") wide fabric: 0.9 - 1.4 m (1 - 1.5 yd) // 114 cm (45") wide fabric: 1 - 1.8 m (1.1 - 1.9 yd).

Sizing: AA – O (approx. UK 6/8 – 30/32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: View 1: approx. 1 m/yd of 1.5 cm (5/8") wide elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Languages: French and English

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