Drawstring Hooded Long Parka
Introducing a practical and stylish long hooded parka sewing pattern, featuring adjustable drawstrings at the waist and hem, along with functional zippered pockets for everyday versatility.
When To Wear
This parka is designed for adaptable wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual Outings & Errands: Perfect for everyday comfort and practicality in a relaxed style.
- Transitional Weather: Offers lightweight protection against wind and light rain, ideal for spring and autumn.
- Layering Essential: Versatile as an outer layer over sweaters or lighter tops for adaptable warmth.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, straight silhouette with adjustable internal drawstrings at the waist and hem for versatile shaping.
Hood: Generous, attached hood with a drawstring for adjustable coverage and protection.
Closure: Full-length center front zipper closure extending from hem to hood.
Sleeves: Long, straight set-in sleeves ending in clean cuffs.
Pockets: Two large, rectangular patch pockets on the front, each secured with a horizontal zipper and integrated into the lower drawstring casing.
Back: Clean back design, echoing the garment's relaxed fit.
Hem: Straight hemline, featuring an adjustable drawstring for customizable fit and style.
Waist: Internal drawstring at the waist for cinching to define the silhouette.
Length: Mid-thigh to knee-length, offering ample coverage for various seasons.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise zipper insertion, assembling a lined hood, constructing drawstring casings, and detailed pocket assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics with good drape and durability, especially those suitable for outerwear:
- Thin raincoat fabrics
- Water-resistant nylon
- Lightweight twill
- Poplin
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper
- Decorative cord
- 6 cord stoppers
- 6 cord ends
CUTTER'S MUST
- From faux fur:
- BACK PANEL - 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- Hood - 4 QTY
- FRONT FACING – 2 QTY
- Drawstring Casing – 1 QTY
- Pocket Bag – 4 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Place one pocket bag on the right side of the BACK PANEL according to the NOTCHES, and place the other pocket bag on the FRONT PANEL, right side down, and stitch. Fold back the SEAM ALLOWANCE and topstitch onto the pocket bag.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Stitch the center seams of the hoods in pairs. Press open the SEAM ALLOWANCES. Serge the buttonholes on the outer hood according to the markings. Stitch the outer hood into the neckline.
- Stitch the SLEEVES into the armholes. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the SLEEVE and serge.
- Stitch the SLEEVE edge and the side edge together with the pocket bags in one seam. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the FRONT PANEL and serge. Cut two fabric strips, 15 cm long and 4 cm wide, for the pocket bag holder. Press the strips lengthwise in the middle, right side out. Then unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the marked center line. Fold the strip again lengthwise and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Sew one end of the holder to the edge of the pocket bag. Lay the FRONT PANEL flat and align the other end of the holder with the edge of the front opening. Sew the end of the holder to the edge of the front opening. Trim any excess holder.
- Fold the zipper halves with the edges of the garment's front openings right sides together (teeth facing away from the edge). Stitch the ZIPPER.
- Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES around the drawstring casing to the wrong side, place it on the windbreaker according to the markings, and topstitch along the two long sides 0.7 cm from the edge.
- Serge the outer and shoulder edges of the FRONT FACING. Stitch the FRONT FACING to the inner hood. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCE towards the hood. Fold the FRONT FACING with the FRONT PANEL right sides together and stitch the edge of the front opening and the hood. Press the seam. Secure the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the center hood seams together. Turn the open edge of the inner hood inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer hood attachment. Along the edge of the hood, sew two parallel lines according to the markings, forming a drawstring casing.
- Press the hem SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side, turn the integrated hem FACING to the right side, and stitch the edge of the front opening, leaving an unstitched opening between the marked lines for the drawstring casing. Trim the seams at the corners, turn to the right side, and sew two parallel lines according to the markings, forming a drawstring casing.
- Press the integrated SLEEVE CUFF to the wrong side, fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE inwards, and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Thread cords through all drawstring casings and attach stoppers and cord ends.
