Fall in love with the Westmore Cardigan! Comply with together with 6 makers to see how they made up their Westmore Cardigans.
Have you ever purchased a RTW cardigan and located it inconceivable to snuggle into as a result of there isn’t sufficient room on your boobs? Or struggled with funky size points as a result of the designer didn’t account for any curves? This month’s Cashmerette Membership sample, the Westmore Cardigan solves these issues in essentially the most pleasant approach!
The Westmore is a fit-and-flare cardigan sample that includes curve-friendly shoulder princess seams and two entrance kinds: a superbly cascading waterfall or a modern confronted entrance with a rolled scarf collar. Hold your fingers heat and toasty within the Westmore’s optionally available supported inseam pockets—no droopy pockets right here!
The Westmore is available in sizes 0-32 and is accessible solely to Cashmerette Membership members. Not a member but? Be a part of right this moment for as little as $9 (cancel anytime).
The Westmore is rated newbie, and you’ll sew your first Westmore with confidence because of our free sewalong! Now let’s dig into these great Westmores!
Sheree’s Westmore Cardigan
For this attractive waterfall Westmore, Sheree selected a vibrant purple sweater rib knit cloth from Joann Materials. She made view A in a measurement 10 with a C/D cup. We significantly just like the addition of knit bias tape to complete the perimeters.
Her measurements are 34” excessive bust, 38” full bust, 33” waist, and 38.5” hips (86 cm excessive bust, 95 full bust, 83 cm waist, 97 cm hips).
Right here’s what Sheree shared with us about her Westmore:
“I discovered this to be a really fast and straightforward sew. I actually loved the method rather a lot and hope to make one other model in sweatshirt cloth. I selected to make use of a knit bias tape to complete the perimeters and I discovered it to be stunning. The drape is so good.”
Comply with together with extra of Sheree’s makes on Instagram at @shereethomas30.
Kathryn’s Westmore Cardigan
Cozy however light-weight, Kathryn’s scarf collar Westmore is ideal for California winters (or Perth, Santiago, and different such temperate locales). Kathryn tailor-made this garment to suit her form and magnificence preferences flawlessly. Starting with an 18 E/F bust and customary bicep, she graded it to a 20 waist/hip, guaranteeing each consolation and match.
Her measurements are 43” excessive bust, 47” full bust, 40” waist, and 51” hips (109 cm excessive bust, 119 full bust, 101 cm waist, 129 cm hips).
Right here’s what Kathryn shared with us about her Westmore:
I used Thoughts The MAKER Natural Woolen Ottoman Sweater Knit Stretch Cloth in Bottle Inexperienced, bought from Minerva. The fiber content material is 85% cotton, 15% wool. It’s a bit stretchier and lighter-weight than really useful for this sample, however the wool provides a beautiful heat, it has a beautiful drape, and it’s the right weight for California winters! I used the ribbed facet for many of the cardigan and the other, smoother facet for the dealing with for a little bit of distinction peaking out of the scarf collar.
Comply with together with extra of Kathryn’s makes on Instagram at @WhatKatMakes.
Phoebe’s Westmore Cardigan
When Phoebe scored this deadstock stretch rib knit in a coal gray marle, she saved it for simply the best garment. Whereas the poly/viscose/cotton/cashmere knit is much stretchier (30%) than the sample requires, it was steady sufficient to work with. The 5% cashmere gave it simply sufficient gentle and coziness to make a distinction.
Her measurements are 35” excessive bust, 40” full bust, 32” waist, and 45” hips (90 cm excessive bust, 103 full bust, 81 cm waist, 115 cm hips).
Right here’s what Phoebe shared with us about her Westmore:
It was a reasonably simple sew. I sewed numerous the seams on my overlocker. To verify I bought the pockets good and neat, I did sew the facet seams on the stitching machine and completed with the overlocker. Love how the pockets are secured to the entrance princess seam so that they don’t droop!
It’s nonetheless fairly scorching in southern Australia in March, however that is going to be the right weight as soon as we get some chilly mornings, and for the workplace in winter when the heating is about to man-in-a-suit temperatures. I like an extended cardie to throw over leggings and a T-shirt; the Westmore additionally goes excellently over a full skirt.
Comply with together with extra of Phoebe’s makes on Instagram at @leafypeas.
Tiffaney’s Westmore Cardigan
The shiny, glad Tango Crimson of Tiffaney’s waterfall Westmore makes us soar for pleasure. She made her Westmore in a measurement 22 with no grading. As a result of Tiffaney prefers a 3/4 sleeve, she shortened the sleeves and he or she’s bought a snug, simple to put on, completely fitted layering piece.
Her measurements are 46” excessive bust, 48” full bust, 48.5” waist, 56” hips, and 17” bicep (116 cm excessive bust, 122 full bust, 123 cm waist, 142 cm hips, 43 cm bicep).
Right here’s what Tiffaney shared with us about her Westmore:
The Westmore was a simple cardigan to sew-up! I discovered the directions to be straight-forward with numerous alternatives for a customized match. I made no changes with C/D cup entrance and the usual sleeve. The Westmore cardigan is ideal piece for a closely air conditioned workplace or a breezy movie show.
Comply with together with extra of Tiffaney’s makes on Instagram at @tiffaneytmakes.
Shruti’s Westmore Cardigan
Tender and fluffy is the secret for Shruti’s stunning brushed sweater knit Westmore. Made in a straight measurement 16 with a C/D cup, this swingy cotton-poly cardi appears to be like completely cute over a costume (as proven) or denims.
Her measurements are 41” excessive bust, 44” full bust, 43” waist, and 54” hips (104 cm excessive bust, 112 full bust, 109 cm waist, 137 cm hips).
Right here’s what Shruti shared with us about her Westmore:
Stitching this up was a reminder of how superb Jenny’s patterns are. They’re so thought-about at each level – use this sew kind, use this sew size, and so on – and following her directions will at all times provide the exact end you want. Every bit additionally matched up completely, with none manipulation being required in anyway! All of this made it such a deal with to stitch. then attending to put on this on the finish is such a deal with. The attractive curve of the neckline sits in such a sublime method, it’s catching your self in that second saying “I made this”. ☺️
Comply with together with extra of Shruti’s makes on Instagram at @ohsewgreat.
Emma’s Westmore Cardigan
This further cozy layering cardigan was made by Emma from Thoughts the Maker woolen mould sweater knit in bottle inexperienced. It was made in a measurement 4, with C/D cup measurement in View B with the scarf collar.
Her measurements are 33” excessive bust, 35” full bust, 28” waist, and 38” hips (84 cm excessive bust, 89 full bust, 71 cm waist, 96 cm hips).
Right here’s what Emma shared with us about her Westmore:
I discovered this a very easy to stitch and match garment. The directions have been nicely written and straightforward to know so it could be an ideal sample selection for newcomers. I made a decision on measurement primarily based on the bust measurement as it’s unfastened on the waist and hip. I like the form of the cardigan the place it’s extra fitted within the higher half after which flares out on the backside which makes it very flattering. The material may be very heat and cosy and I do know the cardigan will get numerous put on as it’s tremendous comfy.
Comply with together with extra of Emmy’s makes on Instagram at @emmsy.sews.
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