Sewalong, Sinclair Patterns, Harper Cardigan
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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Welcome to my latest sewalong. Apologies for the sound quality in places, I recorded the video using both my iPhone and my camera and for some reason my camera didn't do a great job on the sound, but hopefully you'll be able to follow along with what I am doing.
You will find the FREE Harper cardigan here
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Thank you for watching
Andrea
Thanks for all the great tips, to save us learning “by accident”!
Hi Andrea, I thank you for doing this sew along video because I am going to make it here in 2024. I've been to the channel many times. Stop by and say hello to me. I would love it.
Andrea, the old ones are the good ones !! (The sewalongs, not the makers !) I finally got around to making a Harper. You're sewalong makes it sew easy and straightforward. I had cut it out ages ago and eventually made this over 23rd and today, 27th Dec. So you can imagine how I managed that along with visitors staying from US & NZ !! It's such a lovely pattern to work with. Thank you for taking the time, previously to record this sewalong. Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to more sewalongs from you in 2023.
Love the cardigan, Karina at Lifting Pins and Needles puts thread onto bobbins for her overlocker so she has the right colour thread for all loopers and needles.
Clever !! Thank you 💖
Great hint. I’m still learning about overlocking
Beautiful work. Beautiful cardi. Glad to be benefitting from your corrections to previous mistakes or difficulties. You just make your skilled sewing ability seem so very ordinary and achievable. That’s a skill in itself. Thank you again for another inspiring Sew Along Video!
Thanks for watching .. ah thank you for your kind words ! I’m really pleased you found it helpful .. I always think of my mistakes as another step of learning 💖
Cute, thank you I am making the Harper tomorrow.
I’m slow to think about making the harper cardigan, but think I definitely need a few, as downsized from an 18/20 to wearing a 14 now in most things & many of my clothes have gone to the charity shop. May consider this to put in for the sewfrugal24 but (have some little girls dresses cut out for Project Dress a girl24) but will certainly make it. Great sew along which I will save & revisit when making it. Thank you Andrea.❤
Fantastic color on you!
Thank you .. I love it , it matches so many of my tops I made recently ! 💜
Thank you for this, I got this pattern and following your sew along is going to make it much easier for me.
Just followed your tutorial to make my first Harper, thank you for a very helpful sew along
I'm slow to find the Harper Cardigan and your sewalongs. May I say thank you so much for all your help. The videos are brilliant. I really would lie a pocket in my jacket but I agree that they don't look that great on the front. I don't know a lot about pockets but I'm assuming I could add a side pocket if I look up how to do that somewhere. You've inspired me to make this soon for winter here in Australia which is on its way with Autumn here now. Thanks again. Maree
Thank you , I’m so happy you found this sewalong helpful . Yes , you could easily add an inseam pocket . Andrea
This was so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks so much Andrea for this sew along, you gave me the confidence to attempt the Estelle jacket (after many years away from sewing)
and I was so thrilled with the end result . So I’m thinking I might have a go at this gorgeous cardigan, but I think I’ll wait until you’ve got some more
of the cable knit fabric in that lovely colour.
I haven’t done a great deal of sewing since my “comeback” 🙈😂🤣 still lacking a bit in confidence, but I find your videos so inspiring and encouraging, and I can’t wait to give this one a go. So once again I want to show my appreciation for the time and effort you but into these sew alongs and videos 🙂🤗🤗
Margaret Couch that’s so great to hear Margaret .. I love to hear that you’re back sewing again . I wore my Estelle recently , it’s a great cardi too. You must give the harper a go, it’s another great one , if you run into any problems just send me a message , I’m only delighted to help 🥰
I really appreciate your advice in this video. Thank you Andrea. I was wondering about cutting the cuffs and bottom band with the cables going round instead of down. What do you think?
You are a LIFE SAVER! I managed to get myself so stumped on the sleeve cuff. Probably just over-thinking things but I could not for the life of me figure it out from the pattern instructions. Thank you!
Ah I’m delighted my video helped you . The cuff is definitely the trickiest thought process of the cardigan .✂️
Thank you so much. I am getting ready to sew this cardigan using ponte roma and thought I would see what is on RUclips before I start :) Very grateful that you shared
Thank you. I have downloaded and printed the Harper pattern and looking forward to making one of these. They look so comfortable for chilly days.
Beautiful
This is lovely, thankyou so much.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Andrea😀🌞
When I don’t have enough spools of the right colour thread, I wind up a couple of bobbins in my required colour. Then I get the right colours on my bobbins which can be used on the overlocker.
Ah thank you , I didn’t think of that 💛
I really enjoyed your sew along! I have fabric for this Harper cardigan and will try sewing it up this coming week. You always provide such helpful tips and tricks!
Leslie S that’s great ! I’m wearing mine all week , it’s gotten so chilly here , it’s a great one for layering !
nice! love that cable knit fabric; i haven't used it before ... you have shown me that it is easier to work with than i anticipated :)
Lovely cardigan
I actually made a cardigan this spring in a white cable and I watched you to get your tips and tricks
Thank you for your inspiration and excellent ideas
Love that color on you
Looking forward to more
Happy sewing
Joanne Banks ah thank you .. that’s so great to hear ! I’m glad you’ve found these videos helpful . I learn so much from my mistakes and the argh moments !!
Andrea the 7 fabrics I purchased from you are all so beautiful,such great quality,keep up your demonstration, I am copying all your makes .Looking forward to your next lot of fabric on Sunday 😍🙏
Margaret Williams thanks a million Margaret .. I hope you love this cardi as much as I do . I’ve lots of lovely viscose jerseys on tomorrows video 💔🥰
Downloaded the pattern. Now cannot wait to sew it up. Thank you for the recommendation and the sewing tutorial. Always so appreciated. Love wasting your videos 🇿🇦
I downloaded this pattern on your recommendation and was delighted to see a petite option! Just waiting on a large bicep adjustment.
I like that cable knit look, haven't seen it here in Australia. Thanks for this sew-along :)
You’re very welcome , glad you enjoyed it 🧡
I agree . I would love to see that fabric in Australia. It’s gorgeous.
I have just been going through all my cardi patterns and found you doing the Harper here, thank you! Love the tips.
Totally loved that Sew along Andrea ,it was so good , especially the part of the neckband which is always my downfall , you made that look much easier for future makes , I really love that cable knit ,it’s gorgeous and I can’t wait to make some of these cardigans ,thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts ,very much appreciated as always and I love your dress , such a lovely pattern !
Thanks a million Elaine , I’m so glad you found it helpful . There’s a bit of a knack to the neckband but once you’ve cracked it you’ll fly it 💜
Hi Andrea. Lovely sew along. ❤️👌👍👏
Shahida Begum thank you .. glad you enjoyed it 💓
Thanks for the sew along, great idea stitching before overlocking.
The Barefoot Sewer you’re very welcome , I always do it that way 🧵
Thanks Andrea - great tips for the construction
I have that cable knit in a winter white and wasn’t sure what to do with it...... but I do now!! 🤓🏴
Mags OHara it’ll be fab in winter white . You’ll get lots of wear from it 😘
Hi Andrea from chilly England 🤗 this is another great and informative video from you. I am going to make 2 short ones with the beautiful cable I purchased from you.... excellent quality xx
louise campbell they’ll be fab Louise .. I bet you’ll get so much wear out of them .. xx
Lovely make I have one of these cut out must sew it up. Great tips x
Rayleen Wallace ah great , I’m happy you found it helpful x
Very inspiring Andrea. I love your channel. I have just got the fabric to make the Harper Cardigan having watched your vlog. Best wishes. Mary.
Wonderful! You'll love it Mary, in fact you'll wonder how you managed without it in your wardrobe. Happy sewing 😊
I enjoyed the sew along, with all of your tips, and I love that fabric. I live in the US and haven't (yet) been able to find anything similar. Unfortunately, having fabric shipped from the UK could potentially cost more for shipping than the cost of the fabric. I have been following you and several other UK sewists. I appreciate the way you ladies take the time to really talk about the fabrics and show them off to their best advantage. It's so hard to shop for fabric online when all you can see is a small, square of fabric. I need to touch it and see how it feels.
I am also jealous of all the fabulous fabric stores in the UK! Where I live, there are a couple of stores selling quilt fabrics exclusively and one regular fabric store. This store carries a lot of their own line of fabric, and it's not always the best quality. They are starting to carry more knits lately, so maybe there is hope I'll be able to find something to make the Harper Cardigan.
dynawmn thank you for watching , I’m so glad you found it helpful . I’m actually in Ireland , it’s getting really chilly now and I’m so glad of my cardigans . They are so good for layering up.
I know what you mean about buying online . I have a box of fabric in my sewing room which are ones I thought would be perfect for planned projects and were completely wrong . Sometimes it’s difficult to see the size of the print or know how the fabric drapes from a square photo!!
I’ve become better with more practice .
The cost of shipping to the USA isn’t actually too bad from Ireland. Sometimes I find shipping to USA cheaper than to the uk , all depending on the weight of course , and these knits are quite heavy . But I’m shipping a few times a week to the USA and it’s been really fast and efficient so far with our Irish postal system . I have been told by a uk lady who sells fabric that the uk Royal mail is more expensive to the USA than our post so that’s quite interesting..hope that helps x
I’ve been inspired by this video to try my Harpur in cable knit, thank you so much for helping. Can I ask if you can remember what the fabric of your dress is? I love it.
This is such a helpful video. I purchased the cable knit from your store what is the best way to pretreat it?
Looks great Andrea. I will definitely sign up for the mailing list. Funnily enough, I made my first Sinclair pattern last week - the Iris Raglan Tee. This weekend I am going to make my 2nd version in that lovely pink viscose jersey that I got from you a few weeks ago. I love that they do petite versions - this may be the first garment I have made where I haven't had to make any adjustments. You should try the Iris if you haven't already done so: it's a lovely pattern and will work great worn with jeans or leggings under that cardi.
Eileen Rafferty thanks Eileen , I just looked at the iris, it looks lovely , I love a raglan tee. Thank you for that ! It really is so great to have a petite version and their fit is spot on. The iris will be lovely in that viscose jersey .. you must try this harper , I think you’ll love it 😊
Love the sew along, it looks fabulous and I have ordered pattern to be sent to pattern printing. Loving my Coverstitch machine after seeing yours.
Lorraine Whiting that’s fantastic Lorraine .. I’m so pleased to hear that you love your coverstitch machine .. I’m so delighted I bought mine , it’s brilliant
Beautiful fabric in your cardigan. You did a great job. Is that an Irish accent you have? Love it. Where did you get that fabric?
Yes indeed, West of Ireland . The fabric is from my shop www.beyond thepinkdoor.com
Thank you for the tutorial - I absolutely love watching you sew 😊 x
Gingerhead & Co thanks Alex !
Thanks so much for the link I’ve just downloaded mine. Cardi looks great and such a terrific fabric too xxx
Jaki Williamson you’re very welcome .. I love this pattern , my cardigans are such a lovely make and a great fit too xx
Beyondthepinkdoor Can I ask what size you made as I recall we are similar sizes....I’ve downloaded petite to start with. Don’t tell OH or he will moan about the paper 😂
Jaki Williamson I made the size 12 🤫
Beyondthepinkdoor Thank you 😊
Thanks for the tips! Very good episode!
soapLady52 you’re very welcome , glad you enjoyed it 💓
So lovely! Thank you for the pattern recommendation and the excellent sewalong with your tools from part experience.
Jane Matthews you’re very welcome ! I always learn from my mistakes 💛
Really good sew-along! I’m delighted and feeling confident about making my own . Thank you 😊
Beverley Newman-Rommens ah that’s great that you found it helpful .. I hope you’ll love this cardi as much as I do 😊
Thank you for the great sew along. I’ve downloaded the pattern but I was a bit confused about the amount of fabric needed. The pattern mentions different amounts of fabric for different sleeve lengths so I wasn’t sure if the 1.5m suggested for the long cardigan included the amount needed for long sleeves. Probably me being a bit dense but would appreciate if you could clarify. I thought you said in the video you managed to make it from 1.5m! Thanks
Scottish Logic Glad to heat you enjoyed the sewalong .. yes it is quite confusing re the quantities . I made mine in 1.5 mtrs without having to skimp on the pieces . Mine is the petite size 12 if that helps
Thanks so much - really helpful.
Thank you for that I’m making a couple soon as ours chilly here in the English Midlands 👍
You’re welcome Bridget .. I’m well glad to have mine today , it’s so cold but I’m nice and cosy 💛
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Hi Andrea Can you please tell me what pattern have you used for the dress you are wearing. Love all your videos and you explain everything so clearly. I for one am looking forward to more sewing time as the Autumn comes in here in Somerset xx
Hi , it’s the Deer & Doe Myosotis dress . A fav of mine . Thank you for watching , I’m always happy to help . Enjoy your autumn sewing xx
Just been watching your video where you used the Myosotis pattern top & the Fringe Dress pattern for the skirt. I am defiantly give this ago xxx@@Beyondthepinkdoor
Hi Andrea, i'm just now getting ready to make the cardigan. I have printed out the pattern and I have to take it together. Cut it out and then cut out my fabric. Can I use your video to walk me along.😊
Yes you can indeed 🧵
You’ve convinced me - I downloaded the cardigan pattern! I love that cable “knit” fabric, but I won’t even ask if you ship to the US, because my current budget has no “buy new fabric” category. Happily, I have a ginormous stash of knits and pontes. Thank you for this and ALL your videos. You are an absolute delight!
Lorie Burtt ah thank you .. it’s a fab make , ha ha , you’ll want to make more than one , if you’re like me ..
Good afternoon, I love the cardigan and you look wonderful in the plum colored one, as well as all the rest. I love watching your videos and please keep making them as they are so informative, entertaining and you have a way of teaching us that is easy to understand and we then have a better concept of sewing the garment. What is your website where I can purchase your fabric. Thank you again for that you share with us. Happy Sewing.
Ah gosh thank you very much , that’s very lovely of you .. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoy the videos . I really enjoy making them . My website is www.pinkdoor.ie xx
Gorgeous make I’ve had this pattern for ages n ages. I’m going to get it out and make up a few. 🙌🏻❤️💙💚💜 T.F.S.
Thank you .. you’ll be delighted you made some , I get so much wear from mine 💓
Turned out great ❤
Thanks Siobhán 💓
Is that a juki 654 pearl line? I had one and I loved it. Indestructible, it fell off my table and still worked!
Leanne Z it’s a 654DE .. they sure are tough!
I do like this yellow on you. Thanks for video.Do you overlock with 3 or 4 thread? What length did you make. I think i would add buttons also. Perhaps make the tension light on the overlocker for tension.
Viddy I always use 4 threads . I made the longline one, I find it lovely and cosy on my legs, feels like a coat.
Thank you, fab as always 😍
Clare Young ah thank you Clare 🥰
Beyondthepinkdoor I’ve just printed it off 😊
How do you sew knitted , knit fabric ???
The other versions of the Harper I've seen have the pattern on the front band going at right angles to the main body, and the pattern piece seems to suggest that the grainline does go along the length. Have you turned the pattern piece around to get the cables in the same direction as the body, and does this work OK with the amount of stretch?
HI Diane, I have made many harpers with this method and they have all been a success
Hi Andrea. So, having been inspired by your sew-a-long, I bought some navy Ponte Roma in readiness to make the Harper cardigan. I’m hoping to print out the pattern pieces today. I read the pdf instructions and noticed it suggests stabilising the shoulder seams by stitching a clear elastic or a cotton tape to the wrong side of the back shoulder seams. I don’t think you did this on yours? Do I need to? It’s not something I’m familiar with (I’m only a beginner really). I’d be really grateful for your advice.
Hi Rebecca .. you’ll love making it , it comes together so beautifully and as a beginner the ponte will be brilliant to work with . I don’t stabilise the shoulders and I’ve made 5 now without any issues . Enjoy 😊
Beyondthepinkdoor thanks Andrea
Thank you Andrea.. I have that pattern and fabric for ages just need to stick it together! Is the band along the front slightly shorter than the cardi? Never realised the cables were different. Thanks for the tip. 💕
You’re welcome Geraldine , yrs there’s a little ease in the front band
Great sew along Andrea! I love the colour of that cable knit! I have the Harper and have made it a couple of times,it’s a fab pattern. Have you seen the Swoon Patterns Scarf neck cardigan? Also free and another brilliant cardigan 😍❤️
Lynne PRENTICE yes for the top on that cardigan Lynne .. Ive just downloaded it , it looks lovely 😊
I have some quilted ponte Roma in my stash. I wonder if that would be suitable? Never sewn with it so not too sure, have you any experience of this fabric please Andrea? I’ve just seen to the end of your video and see that have used ponte for a previous version 👍🏻
It should work Pauline , I haven’t used quilted ponte , that sounds really great .. as long as it has stretch it’ll be perfect
Love the fabric for the cardigan. Where did you buy it .
Georgina Harte I got it from my shop www.pinkdoor.ie if you’d like to look. It’s all out of stock at the moment but there’s more coming in . It flies out , I never buy in enough 😆
Hi Andrea! I'm making it right now. My front band is shorter than the length around so I'm having to stretch/ease it in around the neck. Did you have to do that? Loved the video! Your fabric is perfect for this!
Yes, thats exactly what you do Maureen. I stretched it from the v front around the neck. You'll love it!
@@Beyondthepinkdoor thank you for responding! :)
Where did you get the fabric for the cardigan?
Sorry Andrea forgot to mention would the harper cardigan be ok in a melange fabric.xx
Hi Andrea ,hope you don't mind in me asking you im a 14 to 16 uk size the harper is US what size would you suggest me doing.im going to follow your vlog .thank you x
Hi Margaret , I’m a 10/12 and I made the size 12 UK . There is a UK14/16 and a 16 on the size chart . I’d probably do the 16 to get a bit of extra wearing room. I can wear mine over a light jumper x
You have inspired me to make one, I've just got the pattern, am I reading it right that it only takes 1 metre for the classic regular length? X
I use 1.5 mtrs to make mine . The yardage on the pattern is a little confusing . The metre is for the body of it and you add more for whatever length sleeves you’d like x
Ah thanks Andrea, that makes sense now x
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Hi andre please could you tell me if the medium or a large size for the cardigan as it us size would be the same as UK.size.thank you xx
I think medium Margaret . Uk 12
Hi Andrea love the harper cardigan .please do I order the pattern from the sinclair patterns.and please where do I get the material from .my grandaughter looked for me and said its in euro .I'm not very good at ordering on line.thank you so much .xx
Margaret Bryant hi Margaret , it’s a free pattern you’re getting from Sinclair patterns . You have to get it printed , I’m sure your grand daughter could organise it for you . My website is in euro because I’m in Ireland , I’m not sure where you are in the world ?
@@Beyondthepinkdoor Hi Andrea I'm from Wales .love all the patterns .as they are knit patterns and I have bought knit fabric.i havent sewn for years.my daughter bought me a new janome sewing machine last Christmas which fetched me back sewing again.thank you x
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