Sporty Hooded Tunic
Introducing a comfortable women's sewing pattern for a sporty hooded tunic dress, featuring raglan sleeves, a half-zip front, and a practical kangaroo pocket.
When To Wear
This hooded tunic is designed for comfort and casual style, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual Everyday: Perfect for relaxed daily wear, running errands, or casual outings.
- Active & Athleisure: An excellent choice for a sporty look suitable for light activities or post-workout comfort.
- Relaxed Loungewear: Ideal for cozy weekends at home or comfortable layering.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, straight-cut tunic dress ending above the knee.
Neckline & Hood: Functional hood with a stand, featuring a drawstring for adjustability and a comfortable fit.
Closure: Half-zip front opening, extending from the neckline to the mid-bodice.
Sleeves: Short raglan sleeves, finished with a neat, cuffed hem.
Pockets: Large, practical kangaroo pocket positioned centrally on the front bodice.
Back: Clean, unadorned back with visible raglan sleeve seams.
Hem: Straight hemline featuring subtle side slits for ease of movement.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, inserting a zipper, constructing a hood, and applying a kangaroo pocket.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with low stretch for a comfortable yet structured feel:
- Knit fabrics with low stretch, made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: hem allowance – 3 cm, allowance along the hood stand and the short edge of the hood facing – 0 cm; all other seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve — 2 pieces
- Cuff — 2 pieces
- Pocket - 1 piece
- Hood - 2 pieces
- Center hood - 1 piece
- Hood facing – 1 piece
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Serge the edge of the integrated pocket opening facing. Press the pocket opening facing to the wrong side and topstitch. Serge the pocket sides. Press the side and bottom sides to the wrong side. Place the pocket on the front, right sides together, along the upper pocket marking line (the lower edge of the pocket is directed towards the neckline) and stitch. Turn the pocket down. Topstitch the pocket to the front along the side and bottom sides.
- Stitch the sleeve to the back, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge. Stitch the sleeve to the front, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
- Serge the side seams and sleeve seams separately. Stitch the sleeve seam simultaneously with the side seam up to the slit mark, press allowances open. Topstitch the slit allowances to the main piece.
- Stitch the center to the hood pieces, press allowances towards the center and serge. Serge the buttonholes for the cord. Stitch the hood into the neckline, press allowances and serge.
- Cut the front in the middle, between the marked zipper attachment lines. At a distance of 1.0 – 1.5 cm from the end of the marking, make diagonal cuts. Turn the slit allowances and hood stand to the wrong side, straighten the edges. Adjust the end of the slit from the wrong side. Place the zipper under the edges of the slit so that the teeth are visible. Stitch the zipper.
- Serge the inner edge of the hood facing. Place the facing on the hood, right sides together, and stitch the outer edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, press. Topstitch the facing to the hood.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Press the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out. Stitch the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, press allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Thread the cord through the hood.
