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Hoodie

A pullover hoodie with a kangaroo pocket and drawstring hood, drafted to your chest, shoulder, and sleeve measurements. Every panel is sized to your body.

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Drafted from 7 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Bodice, Back Bodice, Sleeve, Hood Panel, Kangaroo Pocket, Waistband (rib)
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Attach kangaroo pocket / 2. Sew hood back seam / 3. Make drawstring casing...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Fit: Regular (+4″) / Oversized (+10″)
  • Front opening: Pullover, no zip / Full zip (split front)
  • Hood lining: Unlined / Lined (contrast fabric)
  • Waist hem: Rib knit waistband / Cinch clip casing
  • Fabric stretch: Stable knit (0% — not stretchy) / Low stretch — fleece, sweatshirt (5%) / Medium stretch — jersey, modal (10%) / High stretch — bamboo, rayon knit (15%)
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / 1″ fold & stitch

Style Variations

Drafted from 7 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Chest circumferenceDrafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder widthDrafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumferenceDrafted directly from your neck measurement
sleeveLengthDrafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumferenceDrafted directly from your bicep measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpitDrafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • French terry
  • Sweatshirt fleece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric do I need for a hoodie?

Medium to heavy weight sweatshirt fleece or French terry. You will also need ribbing for cuffs and hem, plus a drawstring cord for the hood.

Is sewing a hoodie difficult?

The hoodie is rated as a tailored-level project due to the hood construction and kangaroo pocket. Comfortable handling knit fabrics is recommended.

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