Sewing the Diana Cardigan | How to Remove a Bust Dart, Match Stripes & Sew with Knits

Join my online sewing community: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about In this video, I’m sewing the Diana Cardigan from dressmakingamore.com as part of my capsule wardrobe made with three of their patterns: the Diana Cardigan, Dove Sweater, and Jade Pants. I’ll walk you through how to: ✨ Remove a bust dart when sewing with knits ✨ Swap the Diana sleeve for the Dove sleeve for a custom look ✨ Match stripes perfectly across the front, sleeve, and back ✨ Troubleshoot when you don’t quite have enough fabric ✨ Get professional results using deadstock knit fabric This is a great project if you love sustainable sewing, or just want to make your own capsule wardrobe pieces that mix and match beautifully. Links mentioned: 🔹 Diana Cardigan tutorial – https://youtu.be/5LbqmnkQbcI?si=iJdwIfruBaEIiiKp 🔹 Deadstock fabric – fabcycle.ca 🧵 Watch the full capsule wardrobe series here: https://youtu.be/juwT89NBprA?si=kx4fUZu0qLLxUwir #SewingTutorial #CapsuleWardrobe #UpcyclingFashion #SustainableSewing #DeadstockFabric #DianaCardigan #CatherineSews @DressmakingAmore 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link https://www.qualitysewing.com/CatherineSews 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_ref=6711197.FFgCiIYpxi2c – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Try shopping local first to support your nearest sewing store!) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/3WnXWV2 Tools & Accessories My big Wiss scissors - US: https://amzn.to/48fkFXl Canada: https://amzn.to/41PJsiZ My little Zwilling scissors - US: https://amzn.to/3HpeS6d Canada: https://amzn.to/3O3P1Er – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN Wooden Clapper - US: https://amzn.to/4mU4R3l Canada: https://amzn.to/4gZmpcW – Rowenta Iron – US: https://amzn.to/3KyDNsS Canada: https://amzn.to/3W9Hbx3 – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 1:57 Removing the Bust Dart 6:54 Making the Waistline Bigger 7:53 Swapping the Diana Sleeve for the Dove Sleeve 8:57 Fitting the Muslin 9:45 Planning to Match the Stripe 11:18 Adding Length 12:17 Adjusting the Sleeve to Fit My Fabric 13:01 More Planning for the Stripe 15:08 Cutting and Fudging 19:56 First sewing steps: The centre back 21:05 Shoulders and Side Seams 23:35 Sleeves 27:57 Making the Stripe Match 30:52 The Neckband 34:06 Blind Hem 37:12 Buttonholes 38:03 Buttons 39:20 Done! 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com For sponsorship offers, please note that I am only interested in sustainable and socially-conscious products that are sewing and/or fashion related! 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay Membership: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about