FS Abbey Cardigan made with FS Black Softened Midweight Linen

Everyone loves options. You get so many with the Abbey pattern set: it has 7 pieces. I cannot resist a great collar, so, the cardigan was a perfect choice for me. I was looking for something that could transition the seasons.

I like the roomy design of the cardigan.  The sleeveless option fits the bill for transitional. I see it as the perfect pool to dinner outfit but then also so cute layered with a turtleneck and boots. It would also look great with the pants layered underneath. We love options.

FS Abbey Cardigan made with FS Black Mediumweight Linen

Okay, back to the pattern.  I have grown to really love Fabrics-Store patterns. Often, I learn new finishing elements and the end results are always great. For this pattern, I chose to make grade between a 12 in the hips to a 10 in the top. Being a seasoned garment sewist, I feel very comfortable with choosing sizing based on my measurements and the finished garment measurements. However, if you are not as comfortable, Fabrics-Store does offer 1:1 fit and pattern consultation with their in-house pattern maker when you purchase one of their patterns which I think is a very cool feature.

I always start my sewing with reading through all the instructions. Since there are multiple views with the Abbey pattern, I like to go through and circle the sections that I need. It makes it easier for me to focus on the instructions that I need.

The sleeveless cardigan was a breeze to put together. The instructions are detailed.  It has lovely incased seams. One thing that I changed, was that I measured the width needed for the bias pieces for the belt and then cut them from smaller pieces. I wanted to be more economical with my fabric. I love details that add something special to a simple cut so I am planning on adding a funky vintage button at the top just under the collar.

This pattern is such a lovely addition to building a memade wardrobe. It has the potential to be a great piece to travel with since you could wear it in so many ways. What would be the first way that you would wear the Abbey Sleeveless cardigan?