The Loden Sweater

Length: Standard (61-69cm)

Size 6-32
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Your pattern
printing options
An important part of the process is printing and preparing your pattern.
We realise that people like to work in different ways, we therefore offer
two options to get your pattern onto paper:

Print at home Send to print

If you’re keen to get started, this pack
includes everything you need to print your
pattern at home using an A4 printer.
Follow the instructions on how to print and
assemble the pieces to create an instant
pattern.
Remember to print your test square to
make sure the size and proportions are
correct before you continue to print the
remaining pages.
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the pattern printed for you, our printing
partner can supply large format A0
copies on good quality paper and deliver
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 Kit List
Boiled Wool Heat Erase Pens
Fabric For marking fabric with notches,
seam allowances, button/
buttonholes, pocket positions,
labelling pieces etc.

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Antique Brass Drill-Hole Punch

Snap Fasteners For marking paper patterns with
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Video Tutorial
Click the video below to launch the video tutorial.
Alternatively, copy and paste the link into your web browser:
https://youtu.be/5Lt-9B9l1ME
 Size Guide
Body Measurements in cm

UK Size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
US Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Bust 77 82 87 92 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142
Waist 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
Hip 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150

Garment Measurements in cm

UK Size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
US Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Bust: At armhole seam 91 96 101 106 111 116 121 126 131 136 141 146 151 156
Waist: 40cm from
94 99 104 109 114 119 124 129 134 139 144 149 154 159
shoulder
Hip: At top of side split 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 157 162
(Standard) Length at
61 61.6 62.2 62.8 63.4 64 64.6 65.2 65.8 66.4 67 67.6 68.2 68.8
front: Shouder to hem
(Standard) Length at
63 63.6 64.2 64.8 65.4 66 66.6 67.2 67.8 68.4 69 69.6 70.2 70.8
back: Shoulder to hem
(Long) Length at front:
71 71.6 72.2 72.8 73.4 74 74.6 75.2 75.8 76.4 77 77.6 78.2 78.8
Shoulder to hem
(Long) Length at back:
73 73.6 74.2 74.8 75.4 76 76.6 77.2 77.8 78.4 79 79.6 80.2 80.8
Shoulder to hem
(Standard) Sleeve length:
84 85.25 86.5 87.75 89 90.25 91.5 92.75 94 95.25 96.5 97.75 99 100.2
Back neck to cuff
(Lond) Sleeve length:
89 90.25 91.5 92.75 94 95.25 96.5 97.75 99 100.2 101.5 102.7 104 105.2
Back neck to cuff
Bicep: At drop shoulder
40.5 41.7 42.9 44.1 45.3 46.5 47.7 48.9 50.1 51.3 52.5 53.7 54.9 56.1
seam
A Guide to Pattern
Sheet Assembly
Step 1
The sheets are labelled in rows A1, B1,
C1, D1 etc. and columns A1, A2, A3,
A4 etc.

Step 2
Place the centre of the cross directly on top the cross
on the next sheet. Budget copy paper of 75gsm or less
works best as it’s more translucent, making the cross
underneath more visible. If your paper is completely
opaque, use a pin to pierce the centre of the top and
bottom cross to hold them in place.

Step 3
Working in rows (or columns), stick your sheets
together, being careful to match the centre of the
crosses. When done correctly, the pattern lines will
automatically align. I use a glue stick or removable
tape for this as both allow for adjusting or re-
positioning.

Step 4
Stick the rows to the columns (or columns to
the rows) in the same way. All overlaps will
be 2cm so double check this before you cut
out the pattern in your chosen size.
Test Print Square
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10 cm

Test Print Square

Always print this test square before
proceeding to print the pattern.
If this square does not measure
10cm x 10cm, please adjust your 10 cm
print settings to 'actual size' and
re-check.

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Front Assembly
Guide
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Back Assembly
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Collar Assembly
Guide
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 Lay Plans
Fabric Consumption
Fabric Width 140cm

UK Size 6-10 12-26 28-32

US Size 2-6 8-22 24-28
Standard Length 1.2m 1.7m 2m

NB: Although boiled wool is a pre-shrunk, knitted fabric, it is advisable to pre-wash all fabrics before use.
 UK sizes 6-10 Standard Length UK sizes 12-26 Standard Length UK sizes 28-32 Standard Length
Fabric width: 140cm Fabric width: 140cm Fabric width: 140cm

Collar
Front
Back
Sleeve
Back
Back

1.2m

Collar

Sleeve Sleeve 1.7m

Pocket

Pocket
2m
Front
Sleeve
Front

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Pocket

Collar Sleeve

Sleeve

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