![]() I’ve used this fabric for several other projects and it always washes and wears well. I used Kaufman Laguna Jersey in Heather Gray. I think most adventurous beginners could make this cardigan without confusion. The photos in this pattern are clear and helpful. I don’t have a strong preference either way, as long as the photos are clear or the illustrations are detailed. illustrations, so I always try to mention it. I know some people have strong opinions about photos vs. The assembly steps are demonstrated with photos. The directions are written in a conversational manner and are thorough. ![]() I printed the pattern and assembled it with no problems. I’ll definitely wear this, but I think I might like to make it in a Medium to see how it looks with a loose fit. It’s super comfortable, looks great on, and feels like a step up from a hoodie. It works well layered over a tank top or fitted short-sleeved shirt, but probably wouldn’t work over a top with longer sleeves. (I had this idea in my head for a while and then Melissa made the exact thing I was planning! Her awesome cardigan confirmed that my plans would work, so I totally copied.) It’s nice to have both options! I made a 3/4 sleeve version with a double layer collar. With two layers, you don’t need to hem the collar, but with only one layer, you don’t need as much fabric. You can also decide if you want to have one or two layers of fabric for the collar. You can make it with cap sleeves, elbow-length sleeves, or long sleeves. The Julia Cardigan pattern has a lot of great options. Hopefully, things I will actually wear on a regular basis! The Julia Cardigan has been on my list of things to make for about 2 years, but just never made it to the top of my list until now. I have a few solid-colored sweatshirts and comfy tops planned and ready to sew this month. In the past, I’ve made dresses and tops with pretty printed fabric that end up unworn in the back of my drawer. I’ve been working on sewing more wearable basics for myself.
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