This is one of my favorite projects to date. I’ve been needing a black cardigan for a very long time and with winter still approaching (in Miami), this was the best time to make it.
Obviously, this is not your basic black cardigan. With my style and taste, I had to spice it up a few notches. I’m a big fan of high collars, so I added one in pleather. Since the collar is surprisingly high, it converts to a folded collar, which is great, because that wasn’t intentional. So it can be worn two different ways. The placket for the buttons is also constructed from pleather and the welt pocket (at the chest) and closure too. The waistband around the bottom of the jacket is applied perpendicular to the top and closes with a metal latch hook. Best of all, the sleeves can be pulled up for a more casual look.
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Pleather, jersey, interfacing, buttons, metal latch closure
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Feb 8, 2012, 11.49 PMby purplejb99
So cool, I can’t believe I hadn’t found this before!
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Feb 9, 2012, 01.09 AMby kelepso
Thank you. It’s one of my favorite pieces :-)
Jan 18, 2012, 08.27 PMby marloncosta
I`m so gonna copy this design dude! It`s brilliant!
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Jan 18, 2012, 11.54 PMby kelepso
Be my guest! Thanks :-)
Jan 9, 2012, 11.08 AMby anajan
Great job, I really like the pleather details.
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Jan 9, 2012, 02.47 PMby kelepso
Thank you anajan :-)
Jan 4, 2012, 10.04 AMby urbandon
Very cool piece.
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Jan 4, 2012, 02.38 PMby kelepso
Thanks Don!
Jan 4, 2012, 03.45 AMby hunterkitty78
i love the edge that the leather trim lends to a basic shape! fantastic!
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Jan 4, 2012, 02.38 PMby kelepso
Thanks hunterkitty78
Jan 3, 2012, 11.26 PMby Daniel Parker
I love this!
Jan 3, 2012, 02.03 PMby aynil
That is unbelievable cool! Very stylish, and great attention to detail. I absolutely love it!
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Jan 3, 2012, 02.18 PMby kelepso
Thank you aynil. I put a lot of love into this project!
Jan 3, 2012, 11.06 AMby martinK
that’s a great design! A good mix of materials. It’s time for me to make some new projects.
Greatings from Rotterdam
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Jan 3, 2012, 02.19 PMby kelepso
I can’t wait to see your new projects. Best of luck! Happy New Year from Miami, Fl – USA!
Jan 3, 2012, 07.43 AMby Ralf Schmitz
lovely! and stylish and comfy and good looking!!!!
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Jan 3, 2012, 02.19 PMby kelepso
It’s very comfortable Ralf. Thanks again!