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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Long leopard cardigan


This was an easy win. I made McCalls 6408 again. I used a leopard sweater knit from Fabric.com. This was the first time I have sewn with it, but I really enjoyed it. The top is super soft and nice and warm.


I made version A without the ties. I like ties, but I wanted to keep it simple with this print. 


I am very impressed how well I did sewing knits on this one compared to the last time I made this pattern. 


Everything went in clean and simple. I mostly contribute that to knowledge I can carry over from my Craftsy Sewing With Knits class. I swear it was one of the best investments I ever made.


Check out my nice clean double stitched hem! I did double needles on the sleeves and the bottom of the cardi that doesn't go with the band around the neck which brilliantly hems itself.


I love how the back looks. It lined up very nicely on the fabric.

Posted by at Wednesday, December 26, 2012

16 comments:

  1. Linda LDecember 26, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Nice job!

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  2. BeaJayDecember 26, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Love your cardi and great choice of fabric. I have this pattern (after being inspired to buy it seeing Suzy Bee Sews version). Love your version too. I have purchased the sewing with knits class. Must watch it. Great length on the cardi too and good job lining up the "stripes" on the back.

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    1. Stacie DavisDecember 29, 2012 at 6:57 AM

      Thanks! I didn't quite get there were stripes until I saw that photo. Funny how that happens...

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  3. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Love it.. SO pretty and looks great on you..

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  4. JudithDecember 26, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    This is super, super sewing! You are on a roll with knit-sewing now...J...

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    1. Stacie DavisDecember 29, 2012 at 6:58 AM

      I am really enjoying knits, and I find I wear them more than any of my other garments.

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  5. MrsC (Maryanne)December 26, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Leopard woman! It's is cool, and beautifully finished off :)

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    1. Stacie DavisDecember 29, 2012 at 6:58 AM

      Thanks, I just love my serger. He does all the heavy work.

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  6. HeathersSphereDecember 26, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Fab looking cardigan!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Oh, i love this- it's on my to do list, especially now that i've seen it in leopard- grr!

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  8. HeatherJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    AAAAAAA LOVE IT! Although I love the polka dots more (and MAN I NEED TO GET THAT SEWN UP SOMEDAY), this is a close second and looks great on you! Nice job lining up the pattern on the back.

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  9. Chris LucasJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Love your jacket and the print! I too did the knit class and agree it was a great investment... I'm now addicted to sewing with knits :)

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