Name that cardigan
Can you name my cardigan?
It’s the Saunio Cardigan by Named, and even though in my eyes it’s more jacket than cardigan, it’s all that I dreamed it would be and more.
Now here’s a funny story… I purchased the hardcopy of this pattern 12+ months ago at a Stitch 56 sale and I’ve been waiting to find the perfect thick knit for it. Two months ago, I spied this navy and cream spongy knit at The Cloth Shop and I knew it would be a perfect match for this pattern. After the fabric was purchased, washed and dried I added it to the ‘cut out and take to Sewjourn’ pile with the Saunio pattern placed on top. At times I can be a planned and well organised sewer/sewist!
Okay, so the story hasn’t been full of humour to date, but you can imagine my surprise when Kirsty made a Saunio Cardigan in the EXACT same fabric and blogged it last month.
Now, part of the appeal of making your own clothes is to create ‘one off’ items… but Kirsty is a VERY stylish woman and the cardigan/jacket looked just as I imagined… so I decided to follow through. I’m so glad I did because I LOVE this oversized relaxed cardigan/jacket, with overlapping front edges, drop shoulders and 3/4 sleeves (which are a little 7/8s on me!). Easy to sew, easy to wear is always a winner in my books!
The cardigan/jacket is unlined and the facings are topsitched down, which is hard to see in this spongy knit. On Kirsty’s recommendation I also top stitched the sleeve seam allowances to the sleeve head (the pattern suggests just to press them).
I’ve already purchased some fabric for my next Saunio… surely by now you all know how much I love a pattern repeat.
Pattern: Saunio Cardigan by Named
Size: 38-42 (the sizes are grouped… this is the middle of three sizes)
Fabric: Polyester/lycra knit from The Cloth Shop
Alterations: NA
Accessories: Silk scarf was a gift & boots purchased from Florsheim
When you do a closet clean-out, I’ll be waiting with a bag for the offcasts. So.many.beautiful.makes lately!
Thanks Lizzy. I feel like I’ve hit my stride lately.
That’s the best kind of feeling – like finding ‘your-sewing-self’. xo
I really like your creations Anna!!
Thanks 🙂
Oh my, I do love this, very much 😉
I’m quite pleased with it myself Nic. Looking forward to seeing your version.
Lovely, so organised too. Sewjourn sounds amazing. This is fabulous.
Sewjourn was amazing Louise. We’ve photographed the five things I made this weekend so stay tuned for more posts!
I am very happy to have you as a twin! I wish now in hindsight that I had interfaced at least the back facing as it seems to stretch a little – nothing that a determined press can’t fix.. but maybe for my next one. It’s a great pattern isn’t it!
Every visit to a fabric shop and I’m thinking… would that be a great Saunio Cardigan. Obessed much… oh yes!
Love this! It’s the perfect little jacket!
Thanks Erin. It’s already getting lots of wear. I see at least one more… but possible two… in my future.
Cute! It looks super wearable. How bizarre you picked the same fabric and pattern as Kirsty!
It is bizarre. And there is going to be a triplet soon. I’m making one for my mum (one size smaller as she’s super petite) in the exact same fabric.
I love both your blog and Kirsty’s and love the fact you made the same cardy!
Such a lovely thing to say Meg. Thank-you.
What fabulous fabric. Spongy knit sounds intriguing….
It’s a great fabric Shelley. I might have brought some more this week!
Even more lovely in real lífe! So great to meet you and thanks for letting me try it on! 😊
So great to meet you too Sarah. Let’s hang out more again soon.
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