Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 1: Inspiration

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 1: Inspiration

When I got the idea to design the Lulu Cardigan, I was looking for a cardigan for my own wardrobe and couldn’t quite find what I was looking for. I wanted a fitted and cropped style that could go dressy or casual. 
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 2: Fabrics and Notions

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 2: Fabrics and Notions

You’ve gathered your inspiration and now you’re ready to find the perfect fabric for your Lulu Cardigan! So let’s dive right in…
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 3: Assembling the bodice

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 3: Assembling the bodice

Today we will cover sewing the bodice pieces of your Lulu Cardigan. The bodice is made up of four pattern pieces: Center Front Bodice, Center Back Bodice, Side Panel, and Shoulder patch.
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 4: Attaching the neck binding and sleeves

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 4: Attaching the neck binding and sleeves

By the end of this post, your cardigan will start looking like a cardigan!
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 5: Attaching the hem band and installing the zipper (Version A)

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 5: Attaching the hem band and installing the zipper (Version A)

If sewing Version B of the Lulu Cardigan Pattern, grab your ribbing and your zipper! The hem band and zipper closure give this cardigan that sporty, vintage-meets-modern style that I love. We’re almost done!
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 6: Attaching the peplum and sewing the placket (Version B)

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 6: Attaching the peplum and sewing the placket (Version B)

Version B of the Lulu Cardigan features a peplum bottom and snap closures, giving this top a more romantic spin. In this post, I’ll show you how to attach the peplum and sew the placket for the snap closures (or buttons, if you want to brave sewing buttonholes in a knit!).
Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 7: Finishing the sleeve hems

Lulu Cardigan Sewalong, Part 7: Finishing the sleeve hems

This post is gonna be quick and easy! I’ll show you how to finish the sleeve hems for both versions of the Lulu Cardigan.