Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt with Front Yoke
Introducing a cozy and stylish women's sewing pattern for a comfortable sweatshirt, featuring a distinctive front yoke and a practical quarter-zip closure.
When To Wear
This versatile sweatshirt is perfect for creating comfortable and stylish outfits, suitable for:
- Casual Everyday Wear: Ideal for relaxed days at home, running errands, or casual meet-ups.
- Layering for Comfort: Perfect for adding an extra layer of warmth and style during cooler weather.
- Athleisure & Loungewear: Combines comfort with a sporty-chic aesthetic for active or relaxed pursuits.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-fit silhouette designed for comfort and ease of movement.
Neckline & Collar: Features a high stand-up collar with a clean finish.
Closure: a functional quarter-zip closure extends from the collar down the front, allowing for adjustable warmth and styling.
Front Detail: a distinctive angular front yoke panel adds visual interest and offers opportunity for material contrast.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with comfortable bands at the cuffs.
Hem: The garment finishes at hip length with a neat, fitted band.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful zipper insertion, yoke construction, and precise assembly of knitted fabrics.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the best drape and comfort for this design, consider medium to low stretch knit fabrics for the main body and a highly stretchy knit for trimmings:
- Fleece, French terry, or dense knit fabrics (medium to low stretch) made from natural or blended fibers for the main body.
- Highly stretchy knit fabric, color-matched to the main material, for trims or contrasting elements.
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From main fabric 1:
- Bottom facing - 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the front yoke to the front along the princess seams up to the beginning of the lower edge. Clip the front allowance at the corner and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams. Serge allowances and press towards the back.
- Set in the outer collar stand into the neckline, slightly stretching the stand. Press allowance towards the stand. Set in the zipper. Serge the lower edge of the inner collar stand. Place the inner collar stand right side down onto the outer collar stand and stitch the upper edge. Turn the collar stand to the wrong side and press. Topstitch the lower edge of the inner collar stand into the seam. Attach the center edge of the inner collar stand to the zipper tape. Topstitch 0.5 cm along the zipper teeth.
- Zip up the zipper. Stitch the lower edge of the front yoke to the front. Serge allowance and press down. Topstitch along the contour of the yoke 0.5 cm from the seam.
- Set in sleeves into open armholes, matching notches, press and serge allowances. Stitch sleeve seams simultaneously with side seams, press and serge allowances.
- Stitch cuff into a loop. Press allowance open. Fold cuff in half lengthwise and press. Stitch cuff to sleeve, slightly stretching the cuff. Serge allowance.
- Stitch bottom facing into a loop. Press allowance open. Fold facing in half lengthwise and press. Stitch facing to the bottom of the garment, slightly stretching the facing. Serge allowance.
