Sweatshirt with Deep V-Neck Panels
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a comfortable sweatshirt distinguished by its unique deep V-neck created through artfully layered and overlapping front panels.
When To Wear
This sweatshirt offers a blend of comfort and style, making it ideal for:
- Everyday Comfort & Style: Perfect for elevated casual wear, offering both comfort and a distinct design.
- Smart Casual Outings: An excellent choice for weekend brunches, relaxed gatherings, or casual work environments when paired with tailored trousers or skirts.
- Transitional Weather Layering: Ideal for cooler days, providing warmth and a stylish layer under a jacket or coat.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed fit through the body, extending to the hip with a banded hem.
Neckline: a distinctive deep V-neck formed by overlapping front panels, featuring a squared-off inner panel for a modern layered look.
Sleeves: Long, classic set-in sleeves finished with ribbed cuffs for a snug fit.
Hem: a ribbed waistband provides a comfortable and defined finish at the hip.
Back: a clean and simple back design ensures versatility and comfort.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics, attaching bands and cuffs, and assembling layered front panels.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose soft knit fabrics with medium stretch, made from natural or blended fibers:
- Soft knit fabric with medium stretch, made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Inner front – 1 piece on fold
- Outer front – 2 pieces
- Front placket – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Bottom band – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. 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 overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Serge the upper allowance of the inner front, fold it inwards, and topstitch with two parallel stitches to prevent stretching.
- Fold the front placket in half lengthwise, right side out, and attach it to the outer front. Press the allowance towards the main and serge.
- Overlap the right front piece onto the left and secure the plackets at the bottom edge. Overlap the outer front piece onto the inner front piece and secure at the armhole edges, side seams, and bottom edge.
- Serge the outer edge of the back neckline facing. Place the neckline facing onto the back and stitch the neckline edge exactly up to the marked shoulder seam line. Clip the allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side, and press.
- Stitch the shoulder edges, inserting the front between the back and the facing, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the side edges, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the bottom band piece into a loop, press the allowance open. Fold it in half lengthwise, right side out, and attach it to the bottom of the garment. Press the allowance upwards and serge.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press the allowances towards the back and serge. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches, press the allowances and serge.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press the allowance open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and attach it to the sleeve. Serge the allowance and press it towards the sleeve.
