Use this space to ask any questions about Aprils pattern of the month, the Eddy Cardigan Blazer from Friday Pattern Company

Friday Pattern Company - Eddy Cardigan Blazer

Really excited about this.. and a tiny bit nervous about joining the online group eek! I've just bought the pattern 😃

I'm super excited too, and don't worry Emma - if anyone is going to be nervous it will be me!!

Bought the pattern, signed up to the chat before I even got the pattern. now to work out main fabric to use :/

Amazing, let us know what fabric you choose!

I loved yours Haley what fabric did you choose?

I used the fabric godmother Ace denim
https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/ace-animal-print-denim-brown/
I've also made one in Lady McElroy cobra corsage twill

Decided to go for denim chambray for the main, and i will use a cotton poplin for the lining.... hopefully all goes well and then i can be adventurous

Lovely!! Look forward to seeing it

Very excited, would love to know what material others are using. Not sure if I will choose a twill or a canvas.



Here are my two versions, the leopard print is a Fabric Godmother denim called Ace and the black one is a Lady McElroy cotton twill called Cobra Corsage. I used viscose to line both of them and I absolutely adore them both

They are gorgeous 💕

Thank you!

I am so excited! One major gap in my wardrobe is toppers so this Eddy is going to part of my spring wardrobe. I can't decide on fabric though 🤔

So many to choose from!
I just bought mine . To check my stash for suitable fabrics.

Amazing, can't wait to see what you choose
I'm in - bought the pattern and am planning to use a lightweight denim from my stash. Am very beginner so think this may be too ambitious but am going to give it a go anyways and see how I get on!!

Ambition is never a bad thing! So happy you're in, hoping to have the video tutorials ready to go soon which will help walk you through it all

I have to admit, I'm not the greatest when it comes to following written instructions, I glance over it and then think 'oh I'll figure it out'... and that doesn't always go well lol.
I'm loving the video tutorials, especially them being broken down into sections xx

That's so great to read I'm really pleased they have been helpful!

What are the sizings like?

Amazing!! It goes from an XS which is a 32" bust up to a 7X which is a 60" bust

Does anyone else have to do a full bust adjustment? I've never done one before and think I have to reduce 2 inches (1 inch either side I assume?) across the chest.
I've made a toile and it fits well everywhere else (across full bust, waist and hips) but is far too loose across the chest.

Is it loose across the full width of the chest or have you just got gaping at the neckline?
There's a blog post on FPC website for some adjustments to make with the Eddy, SBA doesn't seem to be included and I would worry that doing the reverse of the FBA suggestion would make it too small everywhere else.
I did a small shoulder adjustment on my leopard print version as the first one was too wide. The other thing I would consider is a shallow chest adjustement - I have a veeery old blog post on this one. Essentially you take a wedge out from the neckline where it's gaping and transfer it into a dart.
https://sewhayleyjane.com/blog/shoulder-and-neckline-adjustments

Thank you for the reply - I really appreciate it :)
I think I've managed to get it fitting well now - the original toile was gaping across the chest. I tried blending across sizes as well as a FBA on separate front pattern pieces - got the same result and a better fit with both.

I've done a quick toile of the outer main pieces to check sizing - think it's ok so just started a wearable toile in a cotton twill. If it works and I have time (🙄) I'd like to do another one in a more precious fabric. I've just pinned all the darts.... there's a few! Good luck everyone 😃

That's great Emma, yes there are a few darts to do!!

Decided to give this a go on my A/L - sorry but was there a discount code for the pattern please? no problem if not or I've missed it. Thank you x

Hi Nikki, yes the code is in the Pattern Club page

Thank you x

Just watched your videos and I'm slightly less scared to make this now 😂 the darts was worrying me a little bit but I've seen your video and It makes a lot more sense now. I am now though questioning my choice of fabrics (chambray and poplin) so we shall see.( I also hate gathering)

I'm so pleased to hear that! I can't wait to see how you get on, Luckily the gathering of the sleeves is minimal, it's just a little bit to ease the sleeve into the armhole.
The rest of the videos for sewing the lining to the body at the hem are on the way.

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All 18 videos for helping you sew the Eddy are now available!! This will help you with some of the trickier steps especially around attaching the lining to the main at the hem and sleeves!
https://threadysetgo.com/video-tutorials/eddy-cardigan-blazer

Sooo! I can't believe I'm doing this, but I just bought the pattern!
This is a pattern that I felt sure wasn't for me and I still don't think it is, but it looks so amazing on Hayley and others that I have decided to give it a go.
The luxury fabric and the supplementary are just perfect for this project so the stars have aligned!
Not sure I will get it sewn up for the party as I have to get it printed out and have 2 blouses to sew up, but I am onboard!
Eeek! 🥳

Yay!!! That's great Kelly, I absolutely love it and can't wait to see how everyone else gets on with it!
Looking forward to seeing you back at the socials too, we've missed you

I've missed being there! Ever time I think I can attend, something comes up. It has been frustrating!
It looks amazing on you Hayley! One of the main reasons I have decided to give it a go!
Looking forward to all the tips and tricks to getting a great result. It will certainly be a learning process and a challenge, but I am looking forward to learning new skills.
Thank you xxx

That's life eh?!
Thank you, I really love it! The video tutorials are there to help you if you get stuck!

I will need those for sure 🤣
when picking lining, I am in a conundrum. I have a wild bright piece of nylon and it says to have something slick/slippery for ease of putting on and off BUT it also has you press with very high heat whenever possible so I am worried I am going to melt it. should I opt for cotton poplin/lawn instead?

Ooh that is a conundrum. I would test the nylon and see what heat you can get away with. Ideally it needs to hold a crease so if you can get it to do that at a heat that doesn't melt you'll be good. If not, then I'd maybe consider something else