Fitting the Pearl Cardigan

Are you planning on making the Pearl cardigan sewing pattern and want some extra info and guidance on fitting? Well, you've come to exactly the right place! In this blog post we're going to talk you through the most common fitting adjustments you can make to your Pearl cardigan, if you feel like you need them. 

Luckily, as Pearl is made from knit fabric (AKA everybody's fave fabric), and is a wrap cardigan, you can tie it as loose or as tight as you like, it's relatively easy to fit - yay! We've got a blog post in the coming weeks with tips and tricks on how to fix a gapey neckline just in case you need a hand in this department. Otherwise, keep reading for info on fitting Pearl!

Pearl is available in a choice of TWO size bands - UK 6-24 and UK 16-34, the latter of which goes up to a 152.5cm (60in) bust, 134.5cm (53in) waist and 155cm (61in) hip. 

Each size band has been drafted and graded separately, with different proportions to get the best fit. The most noticeable difference in the proportions is that in the 16-34 band the tummy is slightly fuller and the bust is curvier (a 10cm/4in difference between high bust and full bust, as opposed to 5cm/2in difference).

Want a little more help picking out which size is best for you? Check out this blog post which guides you through the differences.

In this post we're going to cover: 

• Choosing your size 
• Lengthening or shortening the bodice or sleeve 
• How to combine different bust and waist sizes 
• Full bust adjustment
• Small bust adjustment

Choosing your size 

Meet the Pearl Wrap Cardigan Sewing Pattern

Today is an exciting day as we get to share our latest sewing pattern with you - squee! Meet the Pearl cardigan sewing pattern, speedy to sew and packed with delicious details and multiple sleeve options. 

The great thing about Pearl (and there are many great things) is that versatility is its middle name - you can wear this design with soooo many outfits. Pair with your Jessa jeans or a Bobbi skirt for an elevated casual look, or throw it on over an Indigo dress for ultimate effortlessly-cool vibes. You'll be whipping up a quick Pearl cardigan for every day of the week!

ORDER PEARL HERE

Excited to learn more about the Pearl cardigan? Let's get to it...

Abi's 1960s Inspired DIY Wedding Dress

Hello! It's Abi here, and today on the TATB blog I'm going to share all the gory details of sewing my own vintage-inspired wedding dress - big yikes! If you've stumbled across this blog post because maybe you're about to embark on sewing your own (congrats!), let me reassure you it can be as stress-free as you desire and it doesn't have to require several months of planning and fittings - if you don't want it to. 

A quick selfie before we headed off!

Before we get into it, I would like to preface this post by letting you how casual I was about the whole getting married malarky (we've been together 10 years already). There wasn't toile after toile of my wedding dress, no studying couture hand sewing techniques, no endless fabric swatches and fitting tweaks. If anything, my friends and family will tell you I was too laid back about making my wedding dress, they were sending me text messages every other day to see if I had started it yet (sorry pals). I was so laid back, in fact, I made my dress one week before our wedding day.

So this blog post is my handmade wedding dress story, as chaotic as it may read...

Friends take the best photos - thank you Jacob for this one!

I won't bore you with the details, but let me tell you it was a proper pandemic wedding. We originally planned to elope, but to cut a long story short, we binned the idea and on our third attempt decided to get married at the small registry office at the end of our road with a handful of our closest friends with barely a month's notice. 

Sewing For The Season - Winter!

Brrr! You've guessed it, it's time for a new sewing for the season blog post with me (Abi)! Where I'll be sharing lots of on-trend inspiration for your winter sewing projects. From the cosiest loungewear to stylish dresses to layer with your woolly tights.

See what my own winter sewing plans are, inspired by these highstreet finds, in the video below. Grab a cuppa and enjoy this little lot...

SHOP OUR WINTER SEWING PATTERN EDIT HERE

Statement Sweaters

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If you watched the accompanying vlog, you'll see I've certainly been stocking up on my plain sweatshirt fabrics! I'm totally obsessed with the sewing patterns we're working on behind the scenes, so consider those fabric choices a clue... But I'll be reserving at least one for a Billie sweater. I can't decide between adding a touch of embroidery to mine or creating an iron-on transfer (much like our MAKER decal).

Do you like the look of the sweet shoulder ruffle on the pink number above? Well last year, Tilly created a free downloadable ruffle template to hack your Billie sweater with. For all the details, go to this blog post - cute!

Fabric Picks:

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Team Buttons New Year's ReSEWlutions

As we start a shiny new year, our minds tend to wonder about the 12 months spread out in front of us and what we'd like to achieve. When it comes to sewing and other crafty hobbies, what we want to learn can feel endless! 

Team Buttons have set some sewing themed goals for 2022, in hopes we might be able to tick them off throughout the year. Fancy joining us? Have a read through our 2022 reSEWlutions (we love a pun!)...

Tilly's ReSEWlution:

"Sewing took a bit of a back seat last year, yes, partly because I had another baby and his sleep is still terrible, but also because I haven't had a very inviting sewing space for a while following a never-ending loft conversion (middle-class problems, I know). I want to get some shelves built ASAP so I can finally set up my new sewing corner properly, with tools to hand, patterns on display for inspiration, and a dedicated space for works in progress. 

Oh, and I need to dig out the extension lead so I don't have to crouch under the table to switch the plugs whenever I need to use the iron... it's the little things! Having an inviting place to sew, no matter how small, can make such a difference to how enticing it is to sit down and sew, particularly when tired after a long day with the kids."