Paneled Sweatshirt with Pleated Sleeves

Name: Paneled Sweatshirt with Pleated Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2875
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2875

A women's hip-length sweatshirt for low-stretch knit fabric, with curved panel seams running from the shoulder to the hem, pleats at the sleeve cap, a folded crew-neck band and folded cuffs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: low-stretch knit fabric from natural or blended fibres, such as French terry.

Tech. Description

Paneled Sweatshirt with Pleated Sleeves

A women's hip-length sweatshirt for low-stretch knit fabric, with curved panel seams running from the shoulder to the hem, pleats at the sleeve cap, a folded crew-neck band and folded cuffs.

When To Wear

Every day in spring and autumn, with jeans, joggers or a straight skirt.
As a top layer over a T-shirt on cool days.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose body with a deep, low armhole; the sleeves narrow towards the cuffs.

Length: Hip length, straight hem.

Neckline: Round crew neck finished with a band cut in one piece, sewn into a ring and folded in half lengthwise.

Sleeves: Long sleeves joined to the side front and side back panels; pleats are folded and secured at the cap. Finished with folded cuffs.

Front: A centre front cut on the fold and two side fronts; the curved seams run from the shoulder line down to the hem and are topstitched 0.5 cm from the seam.

Back: Same layout as the front: centre back cut on the fold, two side backs, topstitched panel seams.

Finishing: Hem allowance of 2 cm turned up and topstitched; a twin needle keeps the hem elastic.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Sewing knits with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch, joining the panels to the sleeves, forming pleats on the sleeve cap and stretching the neckband and cuffs as they are attached.

Fabric Recommendations

Low-stretch knit fabric from natural or blended fibres, such as French terry. Ready-made knit ribbing can be used for the neckband and cuffs.

Additional Supplies

Knit ribbing for the neckband and cuffs (optional)
Twin needle for the hem

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Center Back – 1 piece on fold
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 1 piece on fold
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece

Tip: For the collar and cuffs, you can use ready-made knit ribbing. Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the shoulder seams, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
Stitch the Side Front and Side Back to the Sleeve. Serge the allowances and press them towards the sleeve. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
Fold and baste the pleats on the sleeve cap. Stitch the side panels and sleeves to the Center Front and Center Back. Serge the allowances and press them towards the centre of the front and back. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
Stitch the Collar into a ring and press the allowances open. Fold the Collar in half lengthwise and stitch it to the neckline, stretching it slightly. Press the allowances towards the sweatshirt and serge.
Stitch the side seam and the sleeve seam in one continuous seam. Serge the allowances and press them towards the back.
Stitch each Cuff into a ring and press the allowances open. Fold the Cuff in half lengthwise and stitch it to the lower edge of the sleeve, stretching it slightly. Press the allowances towards the sleeve and serge.
Serge the lower edge of the sweatshirt, press the hem to the wrong side and topstitch.