Pearl Cardigan Sewing Pattern - By Tilly and the Buttons

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Alice May (pink patterned and short sleeve cardigans) wears size 4 (UK 12). Abi (dark green cardigan) wears size 11 (UK 26), graded to a size 13 (UK 30) at the waist with 2.5cm (1in) added at the bust. Georgie (multi-coloured balloon sleeve) wears a size 3 (UK 10).

Printed Sewing Pattern
You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

Supplies

Main fabric – see below
Crotch lining fabric – see below
1.7m (1 7/8yd) iron-on seam tape or 5mm (1/4in) wide strips of iron-on interfacing
Sewing machine plus basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle (a rotary cutter and a walking foot can be helpful)
Optional: Overlocker (serger)

Fabric Requirements
140cm (56in) wide
Long straight or balloon sleeve:

sizes 1-5 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
sizes 6-11 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
sizes 12-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
Short sleeve:

sizes 1-5 - 1.8m (2yd)
sizes 6-11 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
sizes 12-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
115cm (45in) wide
Long straight or balloon sleeve:

sizes 1-5 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 6-11 - 2.7m (3yd)
sizes 12-15 - wider fabric needed
Short sleeve:

sizes 1-5 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
sizes 6-11 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
sizes 12-15 - wider fabric needed

Medium-weight drapey knit fabrics with at least 20% stretch, such as Hacci knit, sweater knit, jacquard knit, stretch velvet, ponte, interlock, lighter weight French terry.