Thursday, February 25, 2021

Mixed Animal Print Cardigan!

Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I can tell you right off the bat that this is the statement piece that will be most worn this year. I'm already in love with this cardigan. And as we all know, animal print is a neutral, so this is going to pair with EVERYTHING in my closet.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This is a modified version of the Mimi G Style Annie Cardigan.
The Show Me Your Mumu Out and About Cardigan is my inspiration for this.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
In order to achieve my inspiration look, the Annie Cardigan was a great jump off point. I lengthened the whole thing by 15". 
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I needed to add some volume to the sleeves to give them that slight balloon or bishop style.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I took the sleeve pattern piece and used the slash and spread method to get the fullness. I opened it up using a 1.5 to 1 ratio.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I decided to keep that extra wide lower band detail. I really like the way it looks.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I took 5" off the wristband because I wanted a really snug fit. I used a slip stitch for my patch pockets. I didn't want any topstitching to be visible. And I added the the sweater knit to the top of the pockets.
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
Mixed Animal Print Cardigan - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics

























10 comments:

  1. You are such an inspiration to me. Another beautiful garment.

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  2. Wow! What a great fabric and the long cardigan is perfect for it! It looks so comfortable, too. And, btw, love your hair! :)

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    1. This cardigan is my new favorite thing! Thanks so much Belle!

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  3. This is beautiful! You truly are an inspiration, I've placed my fabric order and I can't wait to sew this look. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. I hope you love the fabric as much as I do! It's pretty amazing.

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