The Hoodie Pattern and Tutorial

hoodie pattern

This is the easiest hoodie pattern and tutorial I could come up with.  I have tried my best to simplify the method, but still, I believe it is for the intermediate to the advanced seamstress.  As promised, we are going to slowly work our way into comfortable workout clothing.  This is the first pattern on our “Sew Fit” storyboard.

Hoodies are super popular these days.  They are very functional and can be worn not only as work-out wear but also on any trip to the store or just around the house.

hoodie pattern

This hoodie is a zippered and slightly fitted but is not supposed to be tight, so please pay attention to the finished garment measurements.  It is meant to be worn with a tank top and sweatpants which we will be making later.

By far, the best fabric that you can use if you live in a cold place is a fleece like this one, but do not limit yourself to that option alone.  There are many other possibilities.  I have provided some additional suggestions below.

hoodie pattern

For my project, I am using jersey knit with this hoodie pattern because I live in the tropics and can't use fleece which would be way too hot.  However, if you are mixing textiles for a hip look (which I encourage you to do) make sure you use the heavier fabric on the body and lighter fabric on the sleeves.

hoodie pattern

Materials:

  • cotton fleece (anti-pill) 60″ wide (1  1/4  to 1  3/4 yards)
  • Jersey knit 60″ wide X 22″ (56cm) for pockets and hood and for contrast
  • thread to match
  • cotton tape 1/2″ (reinforced neck seam) 1/2 yard
  • shoe lace, nylon or cotton cord 1 1/2 yards
  • one (1) open ended zipper 22″, 23″ or 24″ long depending on the size you are making

Tools:

Recommended fabrics from Amazon.com

Finished measurements

Size Chest Hips 
6 36 1/2  36 1/2
8  38  38
10  39 1/2  39 1/2
12  41  41
14  42 1/2  42 1/2
16  44   44
18  45 1/2  45 1/2
20  47  47
22  49 1/2  49 1/2
24 52 52

Printing your Hoodie Pattern

Before you print your hoodie pattern, there are three things you need to do:

  1. Wash, iron, and true the fabric.  For a more extensive description of truing have a look at this article about Mistakes to Avoid When Cutting Fabric.  You need a pre-shrunk fabric because this hoodie pattern is a semi-fitted pattern.  If your fabric ravels, sew the edges with your serger before washing to prevent it from getting ruined in the washing machine and place it a large laundry bag.  If it does not ravel, but just turn to one side after washing and drying.  Your fabric is a candidate for the “raw edge look” and does not require a serger to neaten the seams.  You can use a normal sewing machine to finish the entire hoodie.
  2. The second thing you need to do is to have a look at the finished measurements and print the size you want on landscape setting.
  3. Add the seam allowance to the pattern.  If you are using a serger or overlocker use a 3/8″ seam allowance.

I will be showing you a way to sew the facing and the zipper jacket at the same time

Pattern pieces not included in the pattern

  • Facing (trace and draw two (2)) from the pattern
  • Hem Ribbing one (1)
  • Wrists ribbing two (2)

Pattern layout

Where to find the Hoodie Pattern download and further instructions

To keep page load times fast, we divide long tutorials like this one into multiple pages.  You can find the page numbers below the sharing buttons at the bottom of this and subsequent pages.  Just click the next page to progress through the tutorial.

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Carol
Carol

I am having an issue with printfriendly. No matter which page I’m on it only processes page 1 of the blog.

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Hi Carol, yes, you’re right. That seems to be an issue. We’ll have to look into that. As a workaround, you can go directly to the printfriendly site: https://www.printfriendly.com/
And paste the address of the second and subsequent pages like: https://so-sew-easy.com/the-hoodie-pattern-and-tutorial/2/#. Just copy from the web browser address bar. That’s an extra step for you but the PDF seems to generate correctly. Thanks for letting us know about this. Kind regards and happy sewing!

Virginia Ratzlaff
Virginia Ratzlaff

Do you have instructions or suggestions of how to create the pieced fabric you used on the body of the hoodie. It appears that you cut your main fabric and made interesting angles and shapes.

Virginia Ratzlaff
Virginia Ratzlaff
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

I am disappointed because I wanted to learn the skill of creating a “new” fabric for sewing a garment. 🙂 But, as a sewist I understand wanting to start making an attractive garment as quickly as possible. I live in Lawrence, KS, US, so I doubt if I will order from Spotlight. I know I can buy the fabrics you recommended on Amazon or Fabric.com.

margriet
margriet

wou super bedankt!!!

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Heel graag gedaan!

Faye Morrison
Faye Morrison

Hi Mayra, Discovered your blog lately and thought I would like to make the hoodie. I was able to download the pattern easily but am having trouble with the printed instructions. I was able to download part 1 of 4 but even though I can highlight 2,3, or 4 and have the printed instructions show on the screen, I am unable to print them. Are they available in pdf somewhere else on the site that I missed?

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Reply to  Faye Morrison

Hi Faye and welcome to So Sew Easy. The easiest way to print instructions from the website it to use the “printfriendly” feature. On the left side of the site, you’ll see the sharing buttons. Click on the bottom button with the three horizontal dots. This opens up the option to share with pretty much any network or service. Choose the one called “printfriendly”. This will format the page in a .pdf and make it very easy to print. You need to do this for each page you want to print. You can easily delete any parts of the page you don’t want to print as well. Hope that helps. Let me know how you go and happy sewing! Mayra

Judi

This is fantastic!!! Thank you very much!

Esther Nyla Indzeoski

How do I go about adding the seam allowance around the dart?

Esther Nyla Indzeoski
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

Thank you! 🙂

Rebecca Price
Rebecca Price

It took me a while, but I found the download place. I have operator trouble (me). It really helps to read the page for instructions. Thanks for so many free patterns for those of us on limited resources. It helps a lot.

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Reply to  Rebecca Price

No worries Rebecca. Glad you found it. Happy sewing!

Nora
Nora
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Hi. Thank you for the patterns. I have been able to download the pants but for the life of me I can’t find the download for the hoodie…please help. Thx Nora

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Reply to  Nora

Hi Nora, it’s pretty much the same location. Here’s the link to the page: https://so-sew-easy.com/the-hoodie-pattern-and-tutorial/2/

Stefania
Stefania

Many thanks for these precious resources!

agnesberthelot

Hi, I’ve tried to get an answer for my question on your facebook page but was unsuccessful. So I came back here & try again. I have the pattern pieces printed out & am ready to trace. I want to know if the seam allowances are included or I have to add to the pieces. Thank you.

Cassie

I love the style of the hoody along with the excellent choice in pattern. That’s a very cool look.

lindaswanner

This is just so awesome! I love your website and find myself here almost daily. I love the quality of your patterns and your tips and tricks. Thank you so much, Mayra and Deby, for putting so much hard work and time into your website and your patterns and tutorials. I am so excited to try to make this gorgeous hoodie!

Heather
Heather

Did you remove the download link for the pattern?

Heather
Heather
Reply to  Heather

nevermind, i found it, and a few other patterns i liked 🙂

Christine
Christine
Reply to  Heather

I think I found the link but it took me to a blank Google page. Is there another link please

Judy
Judy
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

I’ve found the 4 pages of the tutorial but not the pattern download. Could you help, please?

Fiona Cameron

Thanks for releasing a pattern that includes plus sizes. We are doing an active wear or athleisurewear sewalong, it would be great to include this pdf pattern.

Lynda Blyth
Lynda Blyth

Thanks for another great pattern, could this be easily converted to hood-less, with maybe a small ‘stand-up’ type collar as on a ‘1/4 zip’ top? thanks again

silk

Like the Hoodies material selection, design and meticulous stitching process, thank you for your sharing

Leora
Leora

Thank you! Thank you! I love this pattern and I’m so excited to sew this. Thank you! ??

kat
kat

Thankyou for the pattern, will look forward to the video to help me make this, cant wait for the rest of the collection x

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Sandy H
Sandy H

Thanks for this great pattern. I’m probably being dense but I have a question. When you give the finished measurement on the chart are you saying those are the actual measurements in the final garment or are the measurements for a person who has those measurements. In other words, if my personal measurements are 41, 41 should I choose the size 12 or do I need to go to a larger size to allow for ease?
Thank you!

Pauline
Pauline

I love seeing your patterns when you release them. This has to be one of the best. Slightly challenging for the more experienced sewers. Your instructions are clear and thorough as usual. Thankyou.

Regina
Regina

It looks amazing – can’ t wait to try! It seems you´ve thought of everything. Thanks for sharing!

Susanne Furche
Susanne Furche

Thankyou very much for this, I have been looking for a nice pattern for a zippered hoodie! Will definitely have to give this one a go.

Jen
Jen

Love your patterns but find it frustrating that the assembly instructions cannot be printed

Janet
Janet

Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial, I love being a part of this group so much fun and shared knowledge. =)

Jane
Jane

Mayra, you have done a wonderful job on this hoodie. It looks very professional and I love your choice of fabric. Great work! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Chloe Alnetta
Chloe Alnetta

Thanks so much!! So adorable… I will be sewing this soon! Am I able to sew it with something other that knit? Like maybe faux leather? I think That would be so cute! Thanks for your time!
Chloe

Wendy J.
Wendy J.
Reply to  Mayra Cecilia

Please post a picture of your faux leather version! I would love to see it. Thank you so much for the free patterns.

Natalie
Natalie

Wow, this is an amazing thing to have for a free pattern! I am super excited to have this and have wanted to make a hoodie for a while! Thank you!!

Sherrie Lilly
Sherrie Lilly

Thank you for the pattern and great instructions. Is there any easy way to printout or save the instructions to a pdf to print? I have too many things pinned to find them and this is one I want to do in a month or 2 when I recover from surgery

Madeline
Madeline

Thank you so much for yet another pattern!

Karen
Karen

Thanks going to try your pattern. Going to eliminate hood and lengthen in back. Will make it better for yoga.

Pamela McCandless
Pamela McCandless

Thank you for the pattern. It is obvious you gave a lot of thought and time for this hoodie. Thank you for all you did for us!

Donna G.
Donna G.

Thanks so much for this wonderful pattern! You guys do such a great job on all of your work, I can’t wait to try this one out.

Karen
Karen

I love your fabric choices. Thank you for the tutorial on sewing the zipper, facing and hood all at one. I can’t wait to make a hoodie, or two. Thank you!

Synthia Gerritson
Synthia Gerritson

Great sewing instructions with illustrations.

smonakey
smonakey

This looks so nice & comfortable. I made a couple of hoodies almost 25 years ago when I was college. I’m still not sewing as much as I used to then, but I think this will be a great pattern to get me back into it.