Description
Number of pattern pages: 28 (on A4 or Letter Size Paper)
Number of instruction pages: 14
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Paro Cardigan Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
$10.00
Between the slim waist and pleats, the stylish Paro Cardigan accentuates your femininity. You can choose to let the front drape open for a carefree look, or button it closed for a dressy look. You can even use a contrast fabric for the waistband and the band to create a unique style. Whatever you decide, it will provide you unstoppable chic and comfort.
Paro Cardigan Features:
- Long bodice with a defined waist
- Pleated front and back with a flared bottom
- Hem hits below hips
- Long sleeves
- Optional button closure
- Option to use a contrast fabric for the waistband and band
- Layers feature (print only the sizes you need)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 20 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Paro Cardigan pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
Size Chart
Choosing Your Size
- Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Due to the design of the garment (a flared bottom), the hip measurement is likely to fit everyone. For the hips, use the same size as the waist.
- It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust and waist. See “Blend Sizes” in the instructions for details.
- If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the bodice (see “Lengthen/Shorten” in the instructions) in order for the waistband to sit at your natural waist.
I highly recommend that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.
Material
Primary Fabric Use medium-weight knit fabric with 10% to 25% stretch as well as great drape and recovery. Sweater knit and jersey are great choices. Choose a size smaller if your fabric has more than 25% stretch.
Contrast Fabric Optionally, you can use a contrast fabric for the waistband and band. Choose a fabric similar in weight and stretch as the primary fabric. A contrast fabric is not necessary if you want to use only one fabric for the garment.
Interfacing Four (4) pieces of 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) lightweight knit or tricot fusible interfacing if a button is used. No pattern pieces are available.
Other Materials
- 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 light-weight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)
- One (1) 1" (2.5 cm) button (optional)
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
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1 review for Paro Cardigan Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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reinagreen (verified owner) –
Another excellent well-drafted pattern with very clear instructions from Itch-to-Stitch. The style with its fitted waist is very flattering as the pattern description promises. I love the way the back looks. The sleeves are also nice and long (I actually shortened them by an inch). The neck and shoulders fit very well and the wider-than-usual front band brings a touch of class. The cardigan looks good both open and buttoned up. Made mine in a lightweight pale-grey jersey knit and it looks great with jeans. I think it would also work really well with a pencil skirt. It’s the kind of piece you can dress up or down and in my climate (Canada) just the sort of cosy staple you want in your closet.