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Step One: Attaching the sleeves to the back and front of the hoodie
The sleeves are in the raglan style, which means the sleeves will start at the neckline. They will cover the entire shoulder and end up before the wrist bone. At first, the sleeves may seem short but remember we will be adding a ribbing at the wrist.
For purposes of this tutorial, I have chosen a fabric that is easy to see the right and wrong sides. Please keep this in mind when you are making your own hoodie especially when making the hood and the pockets.
We will start sewing the dart on the sleeve.
Right sides together, pin the darts. Sew the dart on the sleeve at 3/8″. When you reach the end of the dart, extend (taper) your seam 3/4″ or 2 cm to avoid a bubble forming at the shoulder.
Place the back piece right side down on your table. The crease you see is the fold of the fabric. Pin the backside of the sleeve. To make your life easier, lift the back piece slightly and slide the sleeve under. You may notice that I have forgotten a notch on the sleeve to show you the front and back. On your sleeve, the higher side is the back.
It is time to attach the front side. You will pin the front to the front side of the sleeve. Sew at 3/8″. We will be closing the sleeves and the sides of the hoodie, so pin from the wrists to the hem of the hoodie and sew at 3/8″.
I will be showing you a way to sew the facing and the zipper jacket at the same time but, before that, we need to have the hood ready.
Step Two: Sewing the hood
Right sides together, sew at 3/8″ and iron the seam allowance to one side. Topstitch using a stretch stitch if your machine has one or a very narrow zigzag. Repeat on the contrasting fabric. I am using a red cotton Jersey knit.
Using your pattern, mark the placement of the grommets. You will only need to add the grommet to the outside fabric. Because we are using knit, you will find that the hole does not need to be too large. Mine is 5mm wide.
Attach the grommet following the instructions from the package. If you are using a Kam tool like mine, place the male or eyelet part of the grommet first. Place the fabric print/right side down. Then the washer and press. Repeat on the other side.
It is time to join the two layers of the hood. Right sides facing each other, pin around the face.
Sew at 3/8″. I have changed my bobbin thread to match the white fabric. If you are using contrasting fabric make sure you do the same to match each side of the hood.
Turn the hood inside out. Change your foot to a zipper foot to be able to sew next to the grommet. We are going to make the channel for the cord. Sew 1″ from the edge.
hey! im making a pajama set for my exam, and i was wonder if this would work for pjs. well im pretty small in size, 149cm and 45kg and i want the hoodie to be oversized (slightly) especially the shoulders. this is my first ”big” project so i am a bit scared to mess up sizing, would this fit the way i want it?
how could i add dragon ears/horns to it without the hood being too heavy? Same thing with wings and tails. Im planning to use minky or fleece and they both heavy fabrics.
after downloading the “free” pattern (I paid $10 voluntarily), I was very disappointed to find that the pattern does not have an “A0” or a Projector File, and that the only way to use it is to print 28 pages and tape them together.
The reinforcing tape around the neckline….When you say “start sewing following the seam . . .” do you mean to “stitch in the ditch” catching the top edge of the tape in the seam then stitch again along the bottom of the tape. In doing this the topstitching on the right side ends up about a 1/2 inch apart. Am I seeing this correctly?
Thank you SO MUCH for this pattern! The instructions are clear and the photos really helped. I made it, it’s not perfect but I got a lot of satisfaction from the end result.
Not sure if you’re still monitoring comments, but what is the finished height/back measurement? I am adjusting this for my daughter as a project, and not sure of your back length.
Has anyone attempted to make this in woven fabric? How did it turn out?
HI! So I’m a little bit confused. Do I need to use 2 types of fabric for this?
(Sorry if this is off-topic, but in the “Contact us” section you didn’t give any other contact form and I don’t have social media)
Could you please tone down the ads on this page a little? I realize how important they are to keep this wonderful website running, but they literally take up over 90% of the screen on mobile and I have to block them manually on each page load before I can see or do anything. (and I don’t even mean the ones with the X-button which you can click away)
I can send you more screenshots if you want to see what I mean
Thank you!
I have a question. Would I be able to adapt a ‘Mandarin’ collar on the garment if I chose to make another one without the hood?
I printed the pattern this morning. It looks fantastic. I especially like the raglan sleeves with the dart at the shoulder top. I have fairly broad shoulders but not large shoulder bones. This type of sleeve always fits so much better. I can’t wait to put the pieces together and get started.
I am glad I have read the comments. I will be sure to add seam allowance to my pattern size.
I am grateful for the opportunity to use another of your patterns.
Your photo instructions are very helpful.
Thank you so much for this lovely pattern.
Hi, and thanks for the pattern!
I have just a quick question, about how to draw and cut the facing and wrist/waist ribbing not included in the pattern. I’m a little scared about doing these wrong.
Can someone tell me what bits of the pattern we’re meant to trace for the facing, what kind of facing we should optimally use, and the sizes to cut and what material to use for the ribbings?
Thank you so very much <3
I could not download the additional instruction pages. Each time I received a copy of the first page…
Is there a link to download instructions for the hoodie pattern?
Add 3 3/4 to where? Your words day bottom but the picture is confusing. Please help
Where’s the pattern?
could this pattern possibly be used for a man as well?
I would like to use this pattern to make a hoodie, but instead of the suggested cotton linen & jersey knit fabric, I’d like to use a faux fur. Can you please tell me if I would still need a serger machine? Or could I accomplish the pattern using a regular sewing machine?
It says it’s unisex
iv used normal sewing machin for making fursuits before so it should work if you have a good needle for it. Just keep the fibers away from the seam and it will sew easy.
I just made this. I’m happy with it overall, but differed slightly in construction order: I did the pockets before the zipper, so that the edges were enclosed in the seams. The only issue I had was with the size!! My measurements are 36″ around bust. I wanted space in it, so I made the size to measure 42″. It turned out WAY smaller: finished size is only 32″!!!
It looks like you did not add seam allowance to the pattern; am I correct?
This item is gorgeous ! Can you let me know where I can get the fabric ? I like the graphic pattern !!
Hi Noemie, sadly, I purchased this fabric eons ago at a Spotlight store in Australia. It is a jacquard knit. I leave you the link here https://www.spotlightstores.com/
I got this pattern to make for my 16 yr old granddaughter. Had to print patten twice to get scale correct. Cut out for a size 14, which is her size. NOT! It is so small it fits my 8 year old grandson. Good thing I made it out of turtle fleece. He loves it. SO pattern not for adults.
Hi Sherry, the pattern is not to be scaled at all. You can only print any patterns in this blog using adobe acrobat reader. That is the only way the pattern will turn out the size it should.
Hi Sherry,
I wonder if you possibly made the same mistake I nearly made, which was assuming a 5/8′ seam allowance was already built into the pattern – as it is with just about every other ‘commercial’ pattern. The section on ‘no seam allowance included’ can be easily missed if you start cutting, without reading – as I nearly did – the bit at the front before the sewing instructons. I only caught it as I compared the hood section in size to one I alreadly have, and wondered why there was no seam allowance past the grommet for the inner layer.
Mayra, also about the scaling I use adobe photoshop elements to print from as it is more easily adjusted (in 1% increments) if the 2″ square does not equate to exactly 2″. Be aware therefore, that not everybody is using the same printing options.
Hi Angie, I only use adobe acrobat reader as stated in my patterns. They are free, and I use only free programs so people can use them. So yes! I am very happy you know how to account for the differences.
Hooded cardigan
Love it bit in Sweden se idé om in sted of inch somtime its hard to change it
Love this pattern. So many different combinations of color and fabric to consider!!
Although, I won’t be attempting this real soon, it’s definitely on my top list for the year. Need to get back into making garments with a few simpler patterns first.
One of the main reasons I used to make a lot of my clothes, is because of my size. I’ve always had a difficult time finding clothes “off the rack” that fit, so I either had to pay to have them altered or do it myself. That can add up quickly. I learned early on, it’s not only less expensive, but much more satisfying to know I’ve done it myself!
The only request I would like to suggest, is to see more patterns which include smaller sizes. I’m 5’3″, and 100-104 pounds. So a size 4 is best, and sometimes a 2, depending on the garment-2’s are next to impossible to find though.
Just something to keep in mind for the future, if you could?
I still do a lot in knitting, and in that particular maker’s community, there’s been a huge increase these past few years for size inclusivity. This should include from the smallest to the largest, in order to cover the greatest number. Would love to see this move forward in sewing as well.
Thank you for all your helpful tips and techniques, as well as the free patterns you so graciously provide. ????????????
(Apologies for the lengthy comment.)
Thank u for this perfect pattern. May I ask where the fabric is from? It’s perfect weight for So Florida.
Retired but love to sew
Great pattern – and fabulous fabric – where did you find that fabric?
I am loving this hoodie. Finally a hoodie that fits!! The raglan sleeve is just what my narrow shoulders needed, yet my bigger parts fit too. I plan to make more of these. The one small thing I might alter on the next one is to sew the pocket into the zipper and band seam instead of topstitching it all around. Excellent patter – thanks for making it available. I look forward to making more garments from your patterns.
Hi, I lovr this hootie!!! Where can I find that fabric????
Hi there,
Thank you soo much for this. I cannot wait to try it. Could I ask you though, what would I need to do if I wanted to change the hoodie to a collar please.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Il-haam
Hi, This is not difficult to do but, it is too long for an explanation here. I would need to make an entire post for this explanation. Hand in there, I think what you what is a bomber jacket, am I correct?
Hi, I have a difficult time understanding your explanations… they are not clear to me… I’m lost. The images are close-ups, but to understand the process better, I need to see images zoomed out to see the entire piece. It’s challenging to do because I’m having to guess my way through. I’m still grateful for your work because I’m learning although in an ambiguous way…
Just finished making this, first open ended zip, first time hood, first time facing, absolutely love it
Yeah!!! would love to see a picture, got Insta #sosewoeasyoffical I am sure to follow you.
Hi, I am making one for myself and I am a guy. Should I use my chest size to determine my size? Thanks!!
Hi, Kevin yes you should also check the length to make sure it will fall where you need it to fall.
Is there a picture of what the actual pieces of fabric look like when they are cut out, so that I can see where to cut on the pattern?
I’m going to make this hoodie and the ‘Sweatpants That Are Not Just For Sweating’ (and indeed, I’m going tho wear them when I’m working from home. So probably won’t be sweating in them :P)
But I feel like the measurements are a bit off? Because the inches for the chest are the same as for the hips. Size 24 is 52″ chest and hips for example.
And if I look at size 24 with the ‘sweatpants’ the hips can be 61″
Could you help finding the right size for me please? My hips are 54″ waist 41″ and chest 47″
Thanks! Also for the pattern 🙂
Hi Myrthe, when choosing a size for a top always go with the chest measurement, as a rule. I would use size 20, the best thing to do is to do a mock up in a cheap fabric to test the fitting and go from there. I know it is a lot of work but at the end you will have a better fitted garment.
Great pattern! Thanks for all your hard work ????????
My pleasure! Mette enjoy!, please use #sosewoeasyofficial so I can see your hoodie on Instagram if you have it.
I made me one from Alpen Fleece. Very nice! Next time I’ll cut the the facing a bit wider at the front, but thanks for this lovely free pattern!! “^”
Hey Ina, was your fleece elastic? If not do I need to add width for a comfy fit?
Do not add width for a comfy fit. Instead, use the link I left of the other hoddie that is roomier.
Where is the link for the roomer hoodie please?
Thank you for a great pattern, Mayra! I just have one question. As this is a fitted hoodie, what amount of stretch is this pattern drafted for? I am planning to make it from french terry with a slight 2 way stretch, is this okay or should I find a 4 way stretch fabric?
Great question! I used a 4 way stretch knit block to make the pattern, so I strongly advice to use a four way double knit or jersey to make this hoodie. Do let me know how it turns, if you use Instagram tagging soseweasyoficial or using #soseweasyofficial and I will find you and follow you. Kind Regards,
Thank you for the info! I may have to change my plans. Thankfully there are plenty of jerseys out there to choose from 🙂
Indeed! the fabric you choose will make or brake your project. Kind regards, ????
Really LOVE the fabric you chose in the hoodie you are demonstrating. Can you advise where to find something with all those great abstract design elements?
Hi Karen, I bought this fabric in A store called Spotlight.com.au in Sydney, Australia it was a while back so i do not know if they still cary it.
I loaded the pattern, but will habe to send it to my sister’s laptop to print it because Kindle is not compatible with our printer. (Gah! Mega-irritating!)
Anyway, are the directions attached to the.pattern when it’s printed, or do I need to.come back to this page? As a beginning sewist, I ‘d like to have the easiest access possible to the instructions!
Thanks!
yes you need to comeback for the instructions for free, and the pattern is free, that makes it convenient for both of us, don’t you agree?
lol Just needed to make sure! Now to get the fabric: I want to see and feel before I buy, and it’s a long way to a Walmart or Joanne’s, over 60 miles one way. (That’s what we get for living in the boonies!)
I’m looking forward to making this!
Yes that is far,I have to go around 18 miles, but now with this lockdown i have no choice but to use whatever I have at hand.
Bonjour, je sais que votre commentaire et ce patron date un peu mais personnellement je paie une petite participation pour remercier Mayra de son travail qui demande temps énergie et inspiration, et pour les instructions je fait des “copier “(du site mais que le texte et les images explicatives ) “coller” dans Word et ensuite j’imprime le livret explicatif ainsi obtenu! (PS: bien sûr en premier lieu je demande a mon navigateur de me traduire tout le site car j’ai connu “so sew easy” lorsque j’habitai a Melbourne en Australie mais étant Française je ne parle pas suffisamment anglais pour comprendre des explications de couture dans cette langue) et une fois toutes les explications ainsi colées je relis afin de rectifier la traduction et la mise en page! ensuite je n’ai qu’a suivre mon livret explicatif papier au fur et a mesure que je coud le vêtement.
MAYRA souhaite tu toujours voir les réalisations faites a partir de tes patrons? (et souhaite tu aussi voir les vêtement fait a partir de tes patrons mais avec quelques modifications? si c’est le cas dit moi et je les mettrai sur insta avec le # #soseweasyofficial
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Hello, I know that your comment and this boss is a little dated but personally I pay a small contribution to thank Mayra for her work which requires time, energy and inspiration, and for the instructions I make “copies” (from the site but only the text and the explanatory images) “paste” in Word and then I print the explanatory booklet thus obtained! (PS: of course first of all I ask my browser to translate the whole site for me because I knew “so sew easy” when I lived in Melbourne in Australia but being French I do not speak English enough to understand explanations of sewing in this language) and once all the explanations have been glued in this way, I reread in order to correct the translation and the layout! then I just have to follow my explanatory paper booklet as I sew the garment.
MAYRA do you still want to see the achievements made from your bosses? (and do you also want to see the clothes made from your patterns but with some modifications? if so tell me and I will put them on insta with the # #soseweasyofficial
Thank you for making many of your patterns and tutorials available for free. You’re very generous!
I’ve had the Hoodie pattern for a long time. I’m just now finding the courage to make it. Can you provide the body measurements it was designed to fit (size 16)? I found the finished measurements. I was hoping to adjust it to fit my more unusual body measurements.
Thanks!
Sorry Gerry, Use size 16 for size 16. I provided the finished measurements so you can get a more accurate fitting. Allow at least 2 inches of ease for the person who will be wearing the hoodie.
It seems I am unable to download the pattern now because blueprint is no longer in business. Is there another way to get the pattern?
I will move all my patterns to PayHip, Ko.Fi and Etsy but this will take time since I have over 300 free patterns!
I would like to try this pattern but it is not available for download. I am being directed to a Bluprint site that does not allow downloads any more.
Any help as to where I can download the pattern?
You are going to have to wait. I am trying to get all my patterns out.
Just finished making the hoodie and it looks fantastic. Thank you for the pattern.
It is my pleasure! IF you have Instagram do share a photo, love to see what fabric you used.
Does the seam allowance need to be added to every piece, including pockets/hood? And all sides?
Hi Lahni, Yes. Please read all the instructions before you start.
Hi again, no need to respond to my previous question. I found the answer on the first page of the post ^^
Glad you did!
Hi ! Thx for this pattern and the instructions ! I’m planning to sew this hoodie in a few days but i’m confused with the sizes. Are they US or Uk sizes ? I have to find a match with the french sizes ^^
Thx !
Thank you so much for this!! I am making it first from a withite sheet. Very handy tuturiol: good shown how every step works (eventhough sometimes google translation not always means what you mean ???? I am in the Netherlands)..good job ????????????
Thank you for sharing! Would this be considered a unisex pattern? Would it be ok for a man?
yes, it is, but please observe this is a narrower fit if you are looking for more room check the velvet embroidered hoodie.
Hi Mayra, nice from you to put this pattern on free! thnx!
it save me a lot of time that this pattern is already made.
I have one question about the sewing marge… is it already included in your patter, so yes how much for each part?
Or should we draw it ?
thank you!
Hi Chloe, please add the seam allowance.