This pattern almost needs no introduction. McCalls 6844 has 84 reviews on PatternReview.com! Both MimiG and Crafty Gemini have done tutorials on it. Needles and Fashion even modified it to a coat dress. I loved this pattern so much I made it twice before I could even get this post up! I almost didn’t even post this because it is completely unnecessary. However this blog is really for me so I'm sharing.
I completed the solid black version first as I had some black ponte in my stash because who couldn't use another black cardigan. I followed Mimi G's construction order that allowed me to sew the sleeves in flat. The only change I made was adding some clear elastic to the shoulder seams for stability, though I don't think this ponte needed it.I had drooled over this black and white polka dot ponte at Hancock Fabrics but wasn't sure what I'd do with it. And at $19.99 regular price and only 52" wide I couldn't buy it with out a project in mind. So after the black version came out so nicely I knew I wanted to make another one with the polka dot ponte. While I was at it I made a pencil skirt too! The review on that will come later this week.
McCalls 6844 Pattern ReviewPattern Description: loose-fitting cardigans (do not meet at center front) have collar extending into front band, and narrow hem. A and C: shaped hemline, wrong side shows.Pattern Sizing: (XS, SML, MED) , (LRG, XL, XXL)Difficulty: 1/Newbie Fit: 5/GreatFabric Used: Black Ponte from Fabric Mart and Black and White polka dot ponte from Hancock FabricsDid it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? YES! I completed View C.Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes very! I did use Mimi G's suggest to sew the sleeves in flat from her review, here.What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved everything about this pattern. It was simple, quick and cute!!! There are 4 different variations and all are very fashionable.Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. I cut a medium based off other reviews suggestions.Would you sew it again? I already have.Would you recommend it to others? YES!!! Make this your next project.Conclusion: I love this pattern will make it again most likely in red and brown. They may even be Christmas gifts!Total Cost: $11.06 / $24.06BlackPattern $1.99 = 1.99Black Ponte 1 3/4yd @ $3.99 = 6.98Interfacing 1yd @ $2.09 = 2.09-------------------------------------------------Polka DotPattern $1.99 = 1.99Polka Dot Ponte 2 yds @ $9.99 = 19.98Interfacing 1yd @ $2.09 = 2.09* The black ponte was a crazy priced item when I purchased it! I used a 50% off coupon for the polka dot ponte.
