Im making my first tube cardigan. I'll need 2 panels for each front side and 4 total to cover the back then 2 short sleeves. My question is, can someone point me in the direction of how to mattress stitch the front panels, back panel, and sleeves together? Im totally confused. 🤦‍♀️

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