Women 5XL (bust 125 cm)

Shawl collar cardigan pattern, women's size 5XL (125 cm bust)

Zipless cardigan with a crossover shawl collar.

6pattern pieces

13pieces to cut

≈ 4.25 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Prewash and press your fabric before cutting so it will not shrink after sewing.
Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
Cut with the greatest stretch running horizontally (around the body). Use pattern weights instead of pins so the knit does not distort.
Sew knits with a serger or a stretch stitch (narrow zigzag) and a ballpoint needle.
Join the raglan sleeves to the front and back; watch the notches (double notch = back).
Sew the underarm and side seam in one go, matching the armhole seams.
Sew the shawl collar to the front edges and neckline, matching center back.
Close the rib cuffs and hem band into loops, fold them in half and sew them on, stretching them to fit the garment.

Measurement	Value	How to measure
Biceps circumference	36.5 cm	Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Chest/bust circumference	125.1 cm	Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Shoulder to bust	33.8 cm	From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Back length	48.6 cm	From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Neck circumference	46 cm	Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder width	51 cm	From one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope	13°	Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Waist to armpit	20.9 cm	Vertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit.
Waist to hips	15.4 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Hip circumference	121.8 cm	Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Arm length	65.2 cm	From the shoulder point to the wrist, arm slightly bent.
Wrist circumference	19.4 cm	Around the wrist, over the bone.
Head circumference	63.5 cm	Around the head, above the eyebrows and ears.

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