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This retro style cardigan takes it’s cue from those pearl embroidered 50’s and 60’s cardigans that are really hard to find in vintage stores these days.
The pattern is a modified top pattern, see the diagram I provided on how to this. You can use the Lydia top pattern for this. I do it all the time with great result. The hem is done with invisible machine hem stitch and the neckline has self fabric binding.
Because it’s hard to sew buttonholes in delicate knits I used snaps instead, so the mother of pearl buttons are purely decorative.
Material Notes
Double faced wool jersey with white rayon backing. Pearl appliqués from the Scandinavia mail order store Stoff och stil. Mother of pearl buttons. Black metal snaps. Grosgrain ribbon for the inside of the button placket.
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Credits
All those pearl embroidered vintage cardigans.
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Feb 4, 2009, 05.50 AMby ichigogirl
Very cute! I love the appliqués (and mother of pearl buttons, of course…!). Will for sure check out Stoff och Stil, had never heard of them, thanks for mentioning them :-)!
Feb 4, 2009, 01.17 AMby susisonne
Great cardigan, love it!
Feb 3, 2009, 11.06 PMby dpiddy
Um… I love this… great work.. it really looks amazing on you
Feb 3, 2009, 02.18 PMby pollyrose
This is gorgeous! I am working on a cardigan made from jersey myself at the moment, it’s a good idea, fairly cheap and easy, with good results. Just curious, did you use a serger/overlocker to make this or a normal sewing machine? It looks incredibly professional.
Feb 3, 2009, 01.12 PMby serahayden
oh this is really stunning..great retro look..
Feb 3, 2009, 12.48 PMby bola
Great! I need a cardi or two- I’ll try this out!
Feb 3, 2009, 11.05 AMby alden
Wonderful! Can you post the instructions as a how to???
Feb 3, 2009, 09.40 AMby paunnet
Beautiful!
Feb 3, 2009, 08.23 AMby camilaustral
really pretty!!
Feb 3, 2009, 07.33 AMby lunatepetal
cute!
i love the appiliques :)
Feb 3, 2009, 03.20 AMby sallyleigh
Gorgeous! You’ve done those inspiring vintage cardigans proud!