Slip on this cropped hoodie for your next yoga session. Its relaxed fit is designed with a cross-over back, dropped shoulders and ribbed trims. Wear it with your favorite high waist leggings and a sports bra for a stylish outfit. Easy sewing project with free PDF sewing pattern!
1 cm seam allowance included!
Material
- 180 x 150 cm of french terry
- 250 cm of rib knit trim (14 cm wide)
- All-purpose thread
- Stretch needle
- Stretch twin needle
- 2x eyelets (0.8 cm wide)
- A small piece of interfacing
- 1.5 m of cord (0.6 cm wide)
- OPTIONAL : 2x aglets or cord stoppers
Download the free PDF sewing pattern…
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Bust | 85 cm | 89 cm | 93 cm | 99 cm | 105 cm | 113 cm | 121 cm |
| Waist | 64 cm | 68 cm | 72 cm | 78 cm | 84 cm | 92 cm | 100 cm |
| Hips | 92 cm | 96 cm | 100 cm | 106 cm | 112 cm | 120 cm | 128 cm |
Finished garment measurements
- Length: approx. 51 cm.
Print & Assemble
- First, be sure to use ACROBAT READER to open your PDF sewing patterns. It’s free!
- Then, open your file and check on the left side of the screen for the LAYERS icon. Click on the icon and uncheck all the sizes you won’t need.
- Now, click on the PRINT icon at the top of the screen. The print settings will appear, so check that the ACTUAL SIZE option is ticked. Click on the PRINT button!
- A 5 x 5 cm (and 2 x 2 in) control square is provided so you can check that your pattern is true to size.
- To ASSEMBLE, cut each sheet along the bottom and right margins, as indicated. Each sheet is labelled with a letter and a number (A1, B2…), so tape them together following the numerical and alphanumerical order. All the sheets within one row have the same letter, and all the sheets within the same column has the same letter.
Construction Order
The following points break down all the step you need to complete this project. However, please note that they only cover the basics!
Reminder that seam allowances are 1 cm wide, unless stated otherwise.
- Fold the back bands lengthwise and sew to the back panels. The bands need to be stretched to fit.
- Overlap the back panels to match the center back notch on the neckline, and baste the overlapped parts together.
- Fold the front band lengthwise and sew to the front panel. The band needs to be stretched to fit.
- Sew the front and back at the shoulders.
- Attach the sleeves.
- Sew the front and back at the side seams. Be sure to secure the seams at the bottom of the garment.
- Sew the hood pieces together.
- Install the eyelets on the hood pieces (see marking on pattern for placement). **Don’t forget to to fuse around the eyelet placement before installing!
- Hem the hood with the twin needle (turn once 3 cm).
- Sew the hood to the neckline.
- Make the cuffs and attach to the bottom of the sleeves. The cuffs need to be stretched to fit.
- Thread the cord into the hood. Finish the ends with aglets, cord stoppers or knots.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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