Paneled Sweatshirt with Shaped Hem
This distinctive women's sweatshirt features an intricately paneled construction, a comfortable relaxed fit, and a uniquely shaped hemline for a contemporary silhouette.
When To Wear:
- Casual Chic Outings: Perfect for elevated everyday wear, blending comfort with modern style.
- Transitional Seasons: An ideal layering piece for cooler spring or autumn days.
- Comfortable Travel: Offers a stylish yet relaxed option for journeys and excursions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed-fit sweatshirt with a modern, contemporary aesthetic, shaped through intricate paneling.
Neckline: Classic crew neck, finished with a neat facing for a smooth, clean edge.
Shoulder/Yoke: Distinctive front and back yokes extend across the shoulders, creating a unique visual line and integrating into the sleeves.
Sleeves: Long, full-length sleeves with a comfortable fit, finished with ribbed cuffs.
Body Panels: Features extensive front and side body paneling that sculpts the garment and flows into the distinctive hemline.
Hem: a uniquely shaped hemline that dips lower at the sides and gently curves upwards towards the center, creating a modern, fluid finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves accurate seam matching for multiple panels, working with knit fabrics, and constructing a shaped hem and neckline facing.
Fabric Recommendations
Suitable for knit fabrics with a low degree of stretch, offering both structure and comfort:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Knit fusible interfacing (for cuffs and neck facings)
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back yoke – 1 piece
- Back – 1 piece
- Center front – 1 piece
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 1 piece
- Insert – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the side front to the back, press seam allowances towards the back, and serge. Serge the bottom edge of the back, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Fold the insert lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch one short edge (start/end stitching precisely at the marked attachment seam). Turn the insert right side out, straighten, and press. Serge the inner edge. Stitch the outer edge of the insert to the back and side front, press seam allowances towards the insert. Topstitch the outer edge into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center, and serge. Serge the bottom edge of the center front, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Stitch the sleeve seams, press seam allowances towards the back, and serge.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half, wrong sides together, and press. Stitch the cuff to the bottom edge of the sleeve, stretching it to the required length. Press seam allowances upwards and serge.
- Stitch the sleeve to the garment along the lower of the armhole. Press seam allowances and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the yokes, press seam allowances towards the back, and serge. Stitch the yoke to the garment, press seam allowances towards the yoke, and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Place the facings right sides together with the garment and stitch the neckline edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side, and press. Secure facings to the shoulder seams.
