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Two Dionne Duster Cardigans

May 15, 2020 by Terri Ann

At the end of 2019, when I decided to give knit wear sewing a real go, I started thinking about what I wear the most and picking colors and prints that would work well with the rest of my wardrobe.

I’ve always been a layers girl. So I scoured the Pinterest boards for an indie cardigan pattern to try. I wanted functional pockets as well as design options and the indie pattern makers sure answered that call!

I had it narrowed down to the Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet Patterns, the Vermont Cardigan by New Horizons Designs and the Dionne Duster by Sew Altered Designs.

I went with the Dionne Duster because of the pockets. Not with the pockets as they are designed in the pattern; I wasn’t digging the top-stitched effect of the pocket options on most designs I saw. When looking at the design sketches I could see a way to hack the Dionne to set the pockets inside the middle panel instead of top-stitching.

My first one was a size 12, view A, long cardi with the bishop sleeves. I used an inexpensive black interlock kit (poly blend) and poly blend and a black ribbed knit for the cuffs, both from JoAnn Store.

My pattern hack worked! I tried to take pictures of the hack process but the black made it tough to photograph well. The size 12 was a bit oversized on me and I think that maybe bishop sleeve style isn’t for me, but the cardigan is super cozy feels well made! I stitched it, primarily, with my Brother 1034DX serger, then used my sewing machine to run a straight stitch on the hem and some top stitching.

I love the length of this cardigan. I don’t love wearing leggings, cause I don’t have a lot of tops that are long enough to cover my butt. A cardigan this length solves that problem!

Sizing Cut: 12
Pattern View: View A
Alterations: Set in pocket (as described above)
My Measurements: 39½” bust, 31″ waist, 39½” hip*

* At time of photo – picked size of slightly different numbers. Pandemic resulted in weight loss for me.

A Second Dionne, for Mom!

Ok…so she almost didn’t get this gift. It’s GORGEOUS and I am SOOOOO crazy pleased with how it came out! Cue dancing! I believe at this point in my photo sesh Lizzo was playing.

No, seriously. Hit the play button above, then look at my silly dancing photo.

When I saw Mom in January for her birthday I measured her and had her try my cardi on. We decided on a size 10 for her, with the view A body but view B’s straight sleeve. The sleeves on mine were about an inch too long on her when we placed the shoulder correctly. When I compared the length of the 10 and 12 the 10 was ~1/2″ shorter, so I trimmed an extra 1/2″ off the sleeve so the cuffs should sit nicely on her wrists.

This time I also reinforced both the shoulder seam and the seam across the back from shoulder to shoulder with 3/8″ clear elastic. That plus topstitching after sewing on the scarf seems to help this one hold it’s shape a bit better.

I may make myself a 10 next time if I’m using a fabric this weight but I won’t loose the length on the sleeve, I would want to loose 1/2″ if I were making a size 12 sleeve for myself (eg. the black one above)

I asked Mom to pick her color from what was in stock at Nature’s Fabric. They’re a small family owned company out of Pennsylvania. I came across them recently while looking for supplier options for quality organic, hemp and bamboo fabric. I ordered swatches and liked what I saw and felt when I got them – let me tell you that this bamboo stretch french terry is super luxurious. It’s got such a soft hand, it drapes beautifully and this color is beautifully warm like oatmeal with a heathered texture to it.

Sizing Cut: 10
Pattern View: View A bodice with view B sleeves
Alterations: Set in pocket (as described above)
My Measurements (in photo): 39½” bust, 31″ waist, 39½” hip*

I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a summer staple for Mom!

In case you’re thinking, “Since you did the pocket hack a second time, did you take photos to share?!?”

I’m sorry, but the answer is no. I was too excited while making it. But here’s a closer shot of both the pocket and the cute little hang tag I added ♥

I suspect there’s a 3rd Dionne Duster cardigan in my future, and hopefully that one will get photographed properly 😉

** PS. This blog also featured an Ogden Cami I also made in December!

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Life IS too short for fake maple syrup. . I’ve had a LOT of makes recently that just haven’t been posted anywhere 🤷‍♀️ Sometimes it’s due to not feeling like taking pictures or not feeling like rolling myself up to have picture taken of me in the piece (yes, I’ve been sewing more apparel lately!!!) . This #ogdencami top is a poly-blend from JoAnn’s and for a first time sewing the pattern (in a size 10 – My measurements are 38.5/31.5/39.25) it fits quite nicely. I will use a larger size for the bust and grade down in the future I think. I’dd also like to move the straps out a bit. They sit in a funny spot for me. But either way the Ogden cami by @truebias is a great sew and addition to the ever growing handmade side of my wardrobe. #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #makemyownclothes

A post shared by Terri Swallow (@terriann) on Dec 29, 2019 at 5:37pm PST

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