Balloon Cardigan sewing pattern
Balloon Cardigan PDF sewing pattern is a cozy, slightly oversized cardigan sewing pattern with dropped shoulders and banded edges. The sleeves and body are gathered to the cuffs and hemband, creating the most adorable balloon effect. Make the Balloon Cardigan PDF sewing pattern with the V-neckline (View A) or the round neckline (View B). Choose from two lengths and optional pockets.
The size range covers sizes 0-24 / 30-54Are you looking for a skirt to wear with the Balloon cardigan? Try the Linea A-line skirt.
- Product info
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- About PDF patterns
Skill level 2/4
The Balloon cardigan sewing pattern requires a little practice gathering the bands to the sleeves and hem, and you will sew buttonholes.
What you need to make a Balloon cardigan
- Jersey fabric
- Ribbing
- Buttons
- Fusible interfacing
The sewing pattern features:
- Two neckline options
- Two body lengths
- Balloon effect at the sleeves and hem
- Optional pockets
The sewing pattern has the following:
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions.
- Paper format Letter, A4 and A0
Seam allowance
The sewing pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the size of the square on the first pattern page and check that your printer's scaling is correct (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Height 5' 8" / 172 cm
Imperial | |||||||||||||
Body measurements | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Bust | 30,5 | 32 | 33,5 | 35 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 45 | 47 |
49 |
51 |
Waist | 22,5 | 24 | 25,5 | 27 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 | 33 | 34,5 | 36 | 38 |
40 |
42 |
Hip | 33,5 | 35 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 49 |
51 |
53 |
Arm length | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||||||
Bust | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 48,5 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
Waist | 45 | 46,5 | 48 | 49,5 | 51 | 52,5 | 54 | 55,5 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 |
Length View A, B Long | 26 | 26,5 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 27,5 | 28 | 28 | 28,5 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 29,5 |
Length View A, B Short | 20 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 21 | 21,5 | 21,5 | 22 | 22 | 22,5 | 22,5 | 23 | 23,5 | 23,5 |
Fabric requirements 60." | |||||||||||||
View A, B Long | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
View A, B Short | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Rib A, B | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Interfacing A, B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Buttons 5/8"-7/8" | |||||||||||||
View A Long, View B Short | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
View A Short | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
View B Long | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Metric | |||||||||||||
Body measurements | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
Bust | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 113 | 118 |
123 |
128 |
Waist | 58 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
105 |
110 |
Hip | 83 | 87 | 91 | 95 | 99 | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 | 120 | 125 |
130 |
135 |
Arm length | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||||||
Bust | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 120 | 124 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 | 152 |
Waist | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 | 126 | 130 | 134 | 138 | 142 | 148 | 154 | 160 | 166 |
Length View A, B Long | 68 | 68,5 | 69 | 69,5 | 70 | 70,5 | 71 | 71,5 | 72 | 72,5 | 73 | 73,5 | 74 |
Length View A, B Short | 53 | 53,5 | 54 | 54,5 | 55 | 55,5 | 56 | 56,5 | 57 | 57,5 | 58 | 58,5 | 59 |
Fabric Requirements 150 cm | |||||||||||||
View A, B Long | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
View A, B Short | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
Rib A, B | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Interfacing A, B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Buttons 15-22 mm | |||||||||||||
View A Long, View B Short | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
View A Short | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
View B Long | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
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Product info
Skill level 2/4
The Balloon cardigan sewing pattern requires a little practice gathering the bands to the sleeves and hem, and you will sew buttonholes.
What you need to make a Balloon cardigan
- Jersey fabric
- Ribbing
- Buttons
- Fusible interfacing
The sewing pattern features:
- Two neckline options
- Two body lengths
- Balloon effect at the sleeves and hem
- Optional pockets
The sewing pattern has the following:
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions.
- Paper format Letter, A4 and A0
Seam allowance
The sewing pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the size of the square on the first pattern page and check that your printer's scaling is correct (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Sizing
Height 5' 8" / 172 cm
Imperial | |||||||||||||
Body measurements | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Bust | 30,5 | 32 | 33,5 | 35 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 45 | 47 |
49 |
51 |
Waist | 22,5 | 24 | 25,5 | 27 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 | 33 | 34,5 | 36 | 38 |
40 |
42 |
Hip | 33,5 | 35 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 49 |
51 |
53 |
Arm length | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||||||
Bust | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 48,5 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
Waist | 45 | 46,5 | 48 | 49,5 | 51 | 52,5 | 54 | 55,5 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 |
Length View A, B Long | 26 | 26,5 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 27,5 | 28 | 28 | 28,5 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 29,5 |
Length View A, B Short | 20 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 21 | 21,5 | 21,5 | 22 | 22 | 22,5 | 22,5 | 23 | 23,5 | 23,5 |
Fabric requirements 60." | |||||||||||||
View A, B Long | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
View A, B Short | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Rib A, B | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Interfacing A, B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Buttons 5/8"-7/8" | |||||||||||||
View A Long, View B Short | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
View A Short | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
View B Long | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Metric | |||||||||||||
Body measurements | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
Bust | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 113 | 118 |
123 |
128 |
Waist | 58 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
105 |
110 |
Hip | 83 | 87 | 91 | 95 | 99 | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 | 120 | 125 |
130 |
135 |
Arm length | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||||||
Bust | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 120 | 124 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 | 152 |
Waist | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 | 126 | 130 | 134 | 138 | 142 | 148 | 154 | 160 | 166 |
Length View A, B Long | 68 | 68,5 | 69 | 69,5 | 70 | 70,5 | 71 | 71,5 | 72 | 72,5 | 73 | 73,5 | 74 |
Length View A, B Short | 53 | 53,5 | 54 | 54,5 | 55 | 55,5 | 56 | 56,5 | 57 | 57,5 | 58 | 58,5 | 59 |
Fabric Requirements 150 cm | |||||||||||||
View A, B Long | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
View A, B Short | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
Rib A, B | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Interfacing A, B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Buttons 15-22 mm | |||||||||||||
View A Long, View B Short | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
View A Short | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
View B Long | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
About PDF patterns
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.