Color Block Hooded Sweatshirt
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit tunic-length hooded sweatshirt, featuring stylish color blocking and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This comfortable and chic sweatshirt is perfect for various casual and relaxed settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Comfort: Ideal for daily wear, running errands, or casual meet-ups, providing both warmth and style.
- Layering & Travel: a great transitional piece for changing seasons or a comfortable option for long journeys.
- Leisure & Outdoor Activities: Perfect for a relaxed weekend stroll, enjoying the outdoors, or cozying up at home.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, tunic-length fit with a modern curved high-low hem, longer at the back.
Neckline & Hood: Comfortable attached hood leading into a partial button placket at the front neckline.
Closure: Three-button partial placket providing an adjustable neckline opening.
Sleeves: Long raglan sleeves with integrated color blocking and cuffed wrists for a neat finish.
Pockets: Two large, contrasting patch pockets thoughtfully placed on the front for convenience and style.
Design Details: Distinctive color-blocked panels on the front body and sleeves create visual interest and a contemporary aesthetic.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with working with knits, constructing plackets, setting in hoods, and attaching patch pockets.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with a moderate stretch that offer both comfort and structure:
- Knitwear of low or medium stretch (such as French terry)
- Natural or blended fibers in contrasting or related colors
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
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: all seams 1 cm; top pocket allowance – 2 cm; hem allowance – 1.5 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (don't 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
- Center front – 1 piece on fold
- Middle sleeve – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Hood – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From main fabric 1:
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim 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
- Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Serge the top edge of the pocket. Press the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch. Fold under the raw edges and press to the wrong side. Place the pocket according to markings on the side front and topstitch.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge.
- Press the plackets lengthwise in half, right side out. Place the plackets on the right side of the front and stitch. Make diagonal cuts on the front at the corners. Turn the plackets to the wrong side and smooth out. Overlap the right placket over the left, secure the bottom corner with a double stitch from the wrong side. Press and serge allowances. Make buttonholes and sew buttons on the placket.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and serge.
- Fold the hood pieces right sides together and stitch. Serge allowances and press to the left side. Serge the outer edge. Fold the allowance to the wrong side and topstitch. Attach the hood to the neckline, serge and press allowances.
- Stitch the upper sleeve seams, press allowances towards the middle and serge. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and press. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. Serge and press allowances.
- Set in the sleeves into the armholes, press and serge allowances.
- Serge the hem allowance of the hoodie, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
