Draft and Sew a Knit Cardigan by Sanae Ishida

Intermediate | 52 min 52 sec

Draft and Sew a Knit Cardigan
Overview00:38
Materials01:25
Modify front and back torso slopers07:13
Modify sleeve sloper and add seam allowance12:51
Draft neckband and cut fabric02:52
Construct cardigan11:08
Hem cardigan and neckband16:45

Taught by Sanae Ishida

This class will be available to view on July 30, 2025.
Wrap yourself in cozy, stretchy goodness with this relaxed cardigan - so comfy, you might just find yourself reaching for it every day. Join Sanae Ishida, illustrator, author of Sewing Love, and all-around creative, as she teaches you how to draft and sew this versatile wardrobe staple. You'll learn how to modify the torso and sleeve slopers constructed in her sloper classes to create a cardigan pattern tailored just for you. Sanae also shares her go-to techniques for sewing with stretchy fabrics, helping you build both your skills and your confidence. By the end, you’ll be well on your way to growing your pattern drafting know-how and your cozy cardigan collection.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Drafting kit including paper, gridded ruler, writing utensil, tape, styling ruler, measuring tape
Front and back torso slopers
Sleeve sloper
Approximately two yards stretchy fabric such as a bamboo knit, jersey, tencel, or linen jersey
Sewing machine with ballpoint machine needle
Coordinating thread
Pins
Seam ripper
Scissors for paper
Snips
Cutting mat and rotary cutter
Fabric shears
Marking tool
Pattern weights
Iron and ironing surface
Seam gauge
Gridded ruler