#ThrowbackThursday Pattern: Vogue 8138 | A Bold & Graphic Cardi Wrap!
4:30 PM
I look at patterns and instantly decide whether or not they have staying power. If it's a classic, if it's a garment that's going to be cyclical or if it's a trend that probably won't come back around for another decade or so.
And that's the reason why I still have this cardi wrap pattern: Vogue 8138 (long out-of-print), that I made in 2008.
I had run across this tribal print heavy weight, almost sweater-ish knit fabric in Hancock. It was a 2.25 yard remnant. I knew immediately that I wanted to make a cardi wrap or some kind of cocoon cardi. I had previously made a couple and I searched for this one to find the pattern number so that I could pull it from the cabinet.
This pattern went from the envelope to final press in less than an hour. It's a great quickie!
The temperature recently dropped here and we're in the midst of sweater weather and this is something that'll I'll be reaching for often. And I see cardi wraps on everyone here.
A cardi wrap, knit top, jeans and boots is practically the uniform here during this season. And it'll be mine too!
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17 comments
Love it! Love the black and white tribal print. So chic.
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DeleteStunning print!
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Jeanne
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Thanks Jeanne!
DeleteLove the look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelroc!
DeleteWow, this is a stunning make. I love the graphic fabric. Very on trend and looks fabulous. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Mother of Reinvention!
DeleteThanks Dorothy!
ReplyDeleteGreat cardi!
ReplyDeleteThanks makingtheflame!
DeleteOh yes I remember when you first made the wrap using that pattern. I HAD to have one too. I made it in gray and still have it too. This one that you did in the graphic print is GORGEOUS. Thanks for being such an inspiration - I just might have to have a similar one to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye!
DeleteGreat look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Regina!
DeleteAbsolutely lovely. I so want.
ReplyDeleteThanks opalspeacock!
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