Songbird Duster Jacket & Cardi

The Songbird Jacket and Cardigan sewing pattern is a true trans-seasonal garment that will have you looking easy breezy chic through the warmer months and stylishly cosy in the cooler months.

From cropped to longline or a length in between, there is a style and sleeve option to fill your wardrobe with all year round.

◄FEATURES

• 4 Lengths - cropped, cover-up (fingertip level), knee length & long line.
• 3 Sleeve Styles - semi flared, flared & tapered (plus sleeveless)
• 3 Sleeve Lengths - long, 3/4 & 1/2.
• Slight shaping in a subtle A-line silhouette
• Easy fit (size up for a gorgeously roomy fit)
• Sew in woven or knit fabrics
• Perfect for rayon & other drapey fabrics
• Now includes layered print-at-home pattern pages
• Click here to view the line drawings. 

 

EXTRAS:

• Learn to stabilise the shoulders for knits
• For beginners: a page just for you, outlining how to add a sleeve
• Go sleeveless - woven & knit finish instructions
• Add pockets
• Add a drawstring
• Easily shorten/lengthen &/or sleeves
• And of course, our fantastic support Facebook Group is available to share &/or get help with your PE projects. 

◄SIZING

• AU Size 6-24
• Approx. US Size 2-20
• Easy fit, size up for a gorgeously roomy fit.
• Click here to view size chart.

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

WOVEN FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include rayon, georgette, chiffon, crepe, lace, linen, cotton voile.

STRETCH KNIT FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include sweater knit, stretch lace, merino wool jersey, french terry, stretch velvet (velour), ponte, viscose/rayon elastane, modal elastane.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (pdf): Click here to view

TRIMS: Woven Songbird - light weight interfacing. Knit Songbird - clear elastic to stabilise shoulder seam.

◄PATTERN SPECS

• PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4/Letter), A0 copy shop, projector.
• LAYERED: Yes
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven & knit fabrics.
• SIZES: AU6-24 (US2-20).
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• PRINT IN: Adobe Reader.

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Watch the video series here or go to the menu under 'Help' > 'PDF Beginners Video Series'.

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PRINTING: 

You will find printing details in each tutorial. In most tutorials, this section includes a final layout of the pattern for visual help in joining the pages, a page print guide so you can just print the pattern pages you need, plus printing specs & FAQ. 

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