Crew pullover and hoodie (PDF sewing pattern)

A women’s hoodie and pullover sewing pattern designed for knit fabrics - semi-fitted around the shoulders (shoulder seam is just slightly off the shoulder) and loosely fitted around the bust, relaxed at the waist and hips.  Comes in hip/longline banded / finished with a casing lengths or in tunic / dress straight or curved hem length (banded/faced hem). The neckline can be finished with a band, ruched cowl, classic cowl or a simple hood. Optional kangaroo pocket. Sleeves are finished with tall/regular cuffs.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A -  a crew neck pullover with a bottom band

View B -  a ruched cowl neck pullover with a casing and a drawstring

View C -  a cowl neck tunic/dress with a kangaroo pocket and a  bottom band

View D -  a tunic/dress with a hood, kangaroo pocket and a faced hem

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (27 pages) 
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (50-55 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL  PETITE/REG/TALL height (3 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid, unfolded pieces, large text in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5.Facebook group / website support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30 

US0-US30 
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern has a skilled beginner level (1-3/10) with easy to follow detailed tutorial.  Takes 1-2 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies). 

FABRIC

Main fabric 50/60" / 140-160 cm
Medium to heavy weight knit fabric with 30-50% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch and medium to good recovery

Main bodice with sleeves and pockets (see cutting layout)
US0-US16 - 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
US18-US30  - 2.05 m / 2 1/4 yards

HOOD (MAIN FABRIC + LINING) add 0.6 m / 3/4 yards
COWL / RUCHED COWL (MAIN FABRIC + LINING) add 0.4 / 1/2 yards
BOTTOM HEM FACING add 0.35 m / 3/8 yards
BOTTOM HEM CASING W/DRAWSTRING add 0.24 m / 1/4 yards

Lining/Ribbing/Main Fabric (cuffs, bands)*
Medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and good recovery.

50/60" / 140-160 cm 
0.35 m / 3/8 yards

 

NOTIONS

1. (optional) 2 x 7.5 cm / 3 in strips of fusible interfacing, clear elastic or twill tape to stabilize shoulder seams

2. (optional for drawstring openings / each set ) 2.5x5cm /1x2 in  fusible interfacing

3. (optional for bottom casing) 7-32 mm / 1/4-1 1/4 in wide elastic equal to your hips measurement plus 2 inches

4. Polyester / Cotton threads

5. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread