Itch to Stitch Aveiro Cardigan

Itch to Stitch

£10.50 – £17.50

Buy the Aveiro Cardigan sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. The Aveiro Cardigan is your best bet for the changing seasons or just variations in temperature through the day. The pattern includes four bodice lengths and four sleeve options, and any sleeve can go with any bodice, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. The Aveiro has a V neck and open front (with an optional snap closure for all lengths except the bolero), and the long length has patch pockets.

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: Use lightweight knit fabric with at least 50% stretch. If your knit fabric has more or less stretch, you may need to use a smaller or larger size. Jersey, sweater knit and double knit are great choices.

Fabric requirements:

Bodice only: 54″ (135 cm) wide fabric: Long bodice, 1 3/8 – 1 3/4 yd (130 – 160 cm) // Regular bodice, 1 – 1 1/2 yd (90 – 130 cm) // Short bodice, 7/8 – 1 3/8 yd (80 – 120 cm) // Bolero bodice, 1/2 – 5/8 yd (50 – 60 cm).

Add for sleeves: 54″ (135 cm) wide fabric: Long cuff sleeve, 5/8 – 1 yd (60 – 90 cm) // Long sleeve, 5/8 – 7/8 yd (60 – 80 cm) // 3/4 length sleeve, 1/2 – 3/4 yd (50 – 70 cm) // Short sleeve, 1/4 – 3/8 yd (20 – 30 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight knit or tricot fusible interfacing; 12″ (30 cm) of 3/8″ or 1/2″ (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using lightweight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain) // Optional: 3/8″ (1 cm) snaps, 10 for long bodice, 6 for regular bodice, 5 for short bodice.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (35 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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