Zip Hoodie Chevron Color Block
Introducing a contemporary men's zip hoodie pattern, distinguished by its dynamic chevron color block design and comfortable, relaxed fit.
When To Wear
This versatile zip hoodie is perfect for a range of casual and active settings, offering both style and comfort:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for everyday wear, running errands, or meeting friends due to its relaxed style.
- Sporty Activities: Suitable for light workouts, walking, or as a comfortable layer for outdoor activities.
- Layering & Travel: a practical and stylish option for layering over t-shirts or packing for cooler weather during travel.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed fit designed for ease of movement.
Neckline: Attached hood with a central panel, finished with a facing and adjustable drawstrings threaded through two eyelets.
Closure: Full-length separating front zipper for versatile styling and easy wear.
Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves, featuring chevron color block panels, finished with ribbed cuffs.
Pockets: Concealed welt pockets are integrated into the lower front chevron panel seams.
Back: Features a mirrored chevron color block design for cohesive styling across the garment.
Hem: Finished with a comfortable ribbed waistband.
Design Details: Distinctive chevron color block panels create a bold graphic statement across the chest, back, and extending onto the sleeves.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves precise panel matching for the chevron design, accurate zipper insertion, and working with knit fabrics, including rib knit for the bands.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, select knit fabrics with a low degree of stretch that will hold their shape, alongside a suitable rib knit for the bands:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics (e.g., sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte di roma) made from natural or blended fibers, in contrasting or complementary colors
- Rib knit fabric for the cuffs & hem band
Additional Supplies
- Rib knit fabric (for waistband & cuffs)
- 1 separating zipper
- 2 eyelets/grommets
- Decorative cord/drawstring
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. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric 1:
- Upper back – 1 piece on fold
- Upper front – 2 pieces
- Hood – 2 pieces
- Central hood – 1 piece
- Hood facing – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- From main fabric 2:
- Middle back – 1 piece on fold
- Middle front – 2 pieces
- Middle back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Middle front sleeve – 2 pieces
- From main fabric 3:
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Front side – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag – 4 pieces
- Lower back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower front sleeve – 2 pieces
- From ribbing:
- Bottom band – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. 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 overlocker.
- Stitch the upper and middle back parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Stitch the middle and lower back parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
- Attach pocket bags to the lower front pieces. Stitch the front panel seams, simultaneously finishing the pocket bag. Press seam allowances towards the center, overlock.
- Stitch the upper and middle front parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Stitch the middle and lower front parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Attach the side parts of the hood to the central, press seam allowances towards the central and overlock. Punch eyelets according to markings. Overlock the inner edge of the hood facing. Fold the facing with the hood and stitch the outer edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side. Topstitch the hood facing to the main piece, forming a casing.
- Insert the hood into the neckline, press seam allowances towards the hood and overlock.
- Overlock the front edge seams. Overlock one long edge of the bottom band. Attach the unoverlocked edge of the band to the bottom edge of the jacket, slightly stretching the band. Insert the separating zipper. Fold the band around the zipper and topstitch into the zipper attachment seam. Turn the band inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam of the upper edge of the band.
- Attach the middle back sleeve to the lower back sleeve, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the middle front sleeve to the lower front sleeve, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the upper sleeve to the middle front sleeve, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Stitch the upper sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Stitch the lower sleeve edge, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Set sleeves into armholes, press seam allowances and overlock.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half, right side out, and press. Attach the cuff to the sleeve, easing the sleeve, overlock seam allowances.
- Thread the cord through the hood casing.
