Hi-Lo Peplum Cardigan - McCall6844

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.