Asymmetrical Zipper Cowl Neck Sweatshirt
Introducing a men's sewing pattern for a modern sweatshirt featuring an asymmetrical zipper closure and a distinctive cowl neck design.
When To Wear
This versatile sweatshirt is perfect for various casual and stylish occasions, including:
- Casual Everyday: a comfortable and stylish choice for daily wear and relaxed activities.
- Relaxed Outings: Ideal for weekend excursions, informal gatherings, or a coffee shop visit.
- Layering: Great for adding a contemporary touch when worn over a t-shirt or under a light jacket.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed fit through the body, finished with a ribbed band at the hem and cuffs.
Neckline / Collar: a distinctive, voluminous cowl neck providing warmth and a modern draped aesthetic.
Closure: An eye-catching asymmetrical zipper closure, extending from the bottom band to the cowl neck.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with ribbed cuffs for a comfortable and secure fit.
Pockets: Integrated side pockets discreetly built into the front side seams.
Back: a clean back design featuring a central seam.
Hem: Finished with a comfortable ribbed band at the bottom.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with zipper insertion, working with knit fabrics, and attaching bands and cuffs.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-stretch knit fabrics for comfort and drape:
- French terry
- Fleece
- Other medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Zipper
- Bias tape (to match main fabric)
Cutter's Must
- Central right front – qty 1
- Central left front – qty 1
- Side – qty 2
- Back – qty 2
- Sleeve – qty 2
- Collar – qty 2
- Lower trim strip – qty 1
- Cuff – qty 2
- Pocket lining – qty 2
Attention! Markings on the pattern pieces are on the right side of the fabric.
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be sewn 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
- Cut a bias binding equal to the pocket opening length from the main fabric. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the center. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Bind the pocket opening with the bias binding. Serge the rounded edge of the pocket lining. Place the side onto the lining and topstitch along the rounded line. Secure the lining and the side along the bottom edge with a stitch 0.5 cm from the bottom.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Serge the seam allowances, press to the left side, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
- Stitch the princess seam on the left front. Serge the seam allowance, press towards the side seam, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
- Stitch the side seams. Serge the seam allowances and press towards the back. Serge the outer edge of the central right front. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch.
- Attach the upper edge of the lower trim strip to the bottom edge of the hoodie, slightly stretching the trim strip. Serge the lower edge of the trim strip. Place the right side of the zipper onto the right princess seam, starting from the middle of the lower trim strip and ending at the zipper mark with teeth towards the side seam. Wrap the zipper with the lower of the trim strip, place the central right front onto the zipper, and stitch. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the side seam. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam. Place the left side of the zipper onto the outer edge of the left front, starting from the middle of the lower trim strip and ending at the zipper mark with teeth towards the side seam. Wrap the zipper with the lower of the trim strip and attach. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the side seam. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam. Fold the inner edge of the trim strip upwards and stitch into the seam of attaching the outer of the trim strip.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Serge the seam allowances, press towards the back, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Fold the collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer edge. Turn the collar right side out and press. Topstitch along the outer edge 0.5 cm from the edge. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the hoodie and collar pieces right sides together. Place the bias binding onto the collar edge and align the edges. Stitch the collar and hoodie pieces together with the bias binding. Fold the bias binding back and topstitch it onto the hoodie, thereby covering the hood attachment seam. Fold the ends of the bias binding inwards.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the back of the sleeve. Fold the cuff right side in and stitch into a loop. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and attach to the sleeve. Serge the seam allowance. Set in the sleeves, matching the notches. Serge the seam and press towards the front and back. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
