Oversized Cardigan: The Knits Do Not Unravel The Seams Do Not Come Undone: Pure Comfort

Using only recycled knits, make this fully lined oversized cardigan in one weekend. It was a full weekend... but compared to knitting this project... pretty short time between starting and wearing. I cannot emphasise enough how incredibly comfortable and warm this is. The lining and knits make this cosier and warmer than just the total effect of the the ingredients separately. The squares form little pockets of warm air. I have been able to adapt the method I use to make sweater quilts and apply that to creating this cardigan. Huge thanks to J W Anderson for sharing your design with the world.
This cardigan is very warm and feels quite luxurious because of the quality of the knits and the silky lining.
This cardigan is very bright and loud but of course you could make it in any colours you want.
I would also encourage you to think about the sizing and adjust the squares to suit your style and size.
Design 2 addresses how to line the cardigan using more traditional techniques. The cardigan is big and boxy so I just sewed a very simple big boxy silky lining and then hand stitching it to the outside edges of the knit cardigan.
You will create a super luxuriously warm cardigan that is a genuine show stopper. Go on! make one for yourself.
#recyclingclothing #recycling knits #recyclingsweaters #recyclingjersies #recycling jumpers #recyclingwoolgarments #recyclingwoolenclothing
00:00 Introduction
00:35 What I Changed from the Pattern/design generously shared by J W Anderson.
01:11 What You Need to make this cardigan
01:28 Cutting Out your knit squares from recycled sweaters, jumpers or woolens
02:12 Pinning the Squares together so the finish will be professional
03:18 Sewing the Cardigan
05:57 Inserting the Front Band and how to use a band recycled from a vintage wool cardigan
07:16 Shape the Shoulder Seams so they dont stretch out of shape
09:30 Attach the Collar to the neckline so that it fits perfectly.
11:03 Attach the Sleeves and decide on your final sleeve length.
12:02 Side Seams sewn to complete the garment
12:46 Adding Extra Length to the Back, Cuffs and Band
14:35 Lining the cardigan and Finishing Touches such as handstitching .
Music: Green Green Garden Chris Haugen
I would very much appreciate your feedback.
Thank you so much for watching.
Best wishes to all ,
Christine from Australia

[@anarandall9990]

Beautiful!!

[@TheWeekendArtist]

Thank you so much Ana and thankyou for subscribing...Made my day!

[@ZulfiaTinanApatchworksewing]

Классно ! Красиво ! И я такую же сошью себе)

[@TheWeekendArtist]

Да!! Какие замечательные новости. Хорошего дня!
Кристин