Tilly and the Buttons Bonnie Cardigan

Buy the Bonnie Cardigan sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Bonnie is a versatile cardigan pattern to see you through the seasons. The raglan seams make it quick to sew and comfy to wear. Keep it classic with buttons, or make the ties for a touch of whimsy. 

– Relaxed fit with crew neckline and raglan sleeves
– Choice of button-front or tie-front opening
– Two hemline options: cropped or hip-length
– Choice of full-length balloon sleeves or above-elbow puff sleeves
– Separate neckband, button stands, hem band, and cuffs 

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– 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: Stretch knit fabrics such as sweater, cable, ribbed, waffle or jacquard knits, or French terry. If your main fabric has less than 20% stretch, get 1 m (1 1/8 yd) ribbing for the neckband, button stands, hem band, and cuffs. For tie-front version, choose a lightweight knit and test sew a pair of ties to check they're not too bulky.

Fabric requirements: All requirements are for button-front version. Add 0.3 m (1/4 yd) extra for tie-front version.

140 cm (56") wide fabric: Hip-length + long sleeves, 1.9 - 2.2 m (2 1/8 - 2 1/2 yd) // Cropped length + long sleeves, 1.7 - 1.9 m (1 7/8 - 2 1/8 yd) // Hip-length + short sleeves, 1.6 - 2.1 m (1 3/4 - 2 3/8 yd) // Cropped length + short sleeves, 1.4 - 1.7 m (1 5/8 - 1 7/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Hip-length + long sleeves, 2.3 - 3.1 m (2 1/2 - 3 3/8 yd) // Cropped length + long sleeves, 2 - 2.8 m (2 1/4 - 3 1/8 yd) // Hip-length + short sleeves, 2 - 2.7 m (2 1/4 - 3 yd) // Cropped length + short sleeves, 1.7 - 2.4 m (1 7/8 - 2 5/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 4.5 m (5 yd) of 10-12 mm (3/8-1/2") wide iron-on stay tape or bias-cut strips of interfacing; 0.7 m (3/4 yd) of iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) // Button-front version: 17-20 mm (5/8-3/4") wide buttons, 6 for hip-length or 5 for cropped length.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (42 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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