Thigh Length Hoodie With Patch Pockets
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a comfortable knit hoodie dress, featuring a full-zip front, a drawstring hood, and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile hoodie is perfect for relaxed occasions, offering both comfort and style, making it ideal for:
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Everyday Comfort: a relaxed fit perfect for casual outings and daily wear.
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Loungewear & Home: Ideal for comfortable lounging at home or running errands.
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Layering & Travel: a cozy option for layering over outfits or for comfortable travel attire.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut silhouette designed for comfort, extending to an above-knee length.
Hood: Features a functional hood with a drawstring for adjustability.
Closure: a full-length separating zipper at the center front allows for easy wear.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with comfortable cuffs.
Pockets: Two generously sized patch pockets are positioned on the front for practicality.
Hem: Finished with a comfortable hem band for a snug fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, zipper insertion, and hood construction with a drawstring casing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium to heavy weight knit fabrics for the main body, and highly stretchy knits for the trimmings:
- Fleece
- French Terry & similar thick knit fabrics
- Rib knit or highly elastic knit fabric (for cuffs & hem band)
Additional Supplies
- Knit fusible interfacing
- Cord for hood
- Separating zipper
- Cord tips/aglets
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Patch pocket – 2 pieces
- Hood – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric1:
- Bottom facing – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. Hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces. Fuse interfacing to the areas for buttonholes on the hood and the diagonal edge of the pocket.
- Stitch darts on the front, if provided by the size.
- Serge the pocket opening. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch. Serge and fold the top, bottom, and side allowances of the pockets to the wrong side and press. Mark the pocket placement on the front and topstitch the pocket.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the hoodie. Press seams towards the back and serge.
- Set the sleeve into the open armhole. Serge the seam. Stitch the side seam and sleeve seam. Serge the seam and press towards the back.
- Fold the bottom facing in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Attach the facing to the bottom of the garment, slightly stretching the facing. Press and serge the allowances.
- Stitch the hood seam. Serge the allowance and press to the left side. Serge buttonholes. Serge the outer edge of the hood, fold to the wrong side and topstitch, forming a casing. Attach the hood to the neckline.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facing and back neckline facing. Press allowances open. Serge the outer and bottom edges of the front facing and back neckline facing. Place the front facing onto the front, aligning edges, insert the separating zipper and stitch along the front edge and neckline. Turn the front facing to the wrong side and secure at the shoulder seam. Secure the bottom edge of the front facing to the seam attaching the bottom band. Topstitch along the zipper.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right sides out, and press. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, slightly stretching. Press and serge the allowances.
- Insert the drawstring into the casing, secure the cord ends.
