Introducing a pattern for a fitted hooded jacket featuring contoured panel construction, a structured hood with drawstring, and ribbed hem finishes — Casual Performance with Clean Technical Structure.
Fabric & Materials
Choose knit fabrics with low stretch for optimal structure:
- Knit fabrics of low elasticity from natural or blended fibers
These materials ensure comfort, durability, and shape retention suitable for a structured hoodie.
Additional supplies
- Rib knit fabric for cuffs and waistband
- Separating zipper
- 2 metal eyelets
- Decorative drawstring
Cutter's Must
From Main Fabric:
- Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Front – 2 pieces
- Front Side – 2 pieces
- Hood – 2 pieces
- Center Hood – 1 piece
- Hood Facing – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
From Rib Knit Fabric:
- Waistband (marked on Pattern as “Lower Placket”) – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Cuffs – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
1. Front and Pocket Bags
Attach the Pocket Bag pieces to the Front pieces.
Stitch the shaped seams of the Front, simultaneously finishing the pocket bag.
Press the seam allowances toward the center and overlock.
2. Shoulder and Side Seams
Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press the seam allowances toward the Back and overlock.
3. Hood
Attach the Hood pieces to the Center Hood, press seam allowances toward the center piece and overlock.
Install eyelets according to the markings.
Overlock the inner edge of the Hood Facing.
Place the Hood Facing and Hood right sides together and stitch along the outer edge.
Clip seam allowances at the curves and turn the facing to the wrong side.
Topstitch the Hood Facing onto the main piece, forming a casing.
4. Hood Attachment
Set the Hood into the neckline, press seam allowances toward the hood and overlock.
5. Zipper and Waistband
Overlock the front edges.
Overlock one long edge of the Waistband (marked on pattern as “Lower Placket”).
Attach the unoverlocked edge of the Waistband to the lower edge of the jacket, slightly stretching the waistband.
Insert the zipper.
Wrap the Waistband around the zipper and topstitch in the zipper seam.
Turn the waistband to the inside and topstitch in the seam of attachment of the upper edge of the waistband.
Topstitch the zipper tape onto the main piece.
6. Sleeve Seams
Stitch the sleeve seams, press seam allowances toward the back and overlock.
7. Sleeves
Set the sleeves into the armholes, press seam allowances and overlock.
8. Cuffs
Stitch the Cuffs into a ring.
Fold the cuffs lengthwise, right side out, and press.
Attach the cuffs to the sleeves, easing the sleeve, overlock seam allowances.
9. Drawstring
Insert the drawstring into the hood casing.
