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A loose-fitting knit sweatshirt with a neckband, a waistband at the hem, ribbed cuffs, and leather elbow patches on the sleeves.
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40–54 Sizes included (S–5XL)
1.50–1.55 m Main fabric, by size
7 Pattern pieces
0.7 cm Seam allowances included
Pattern descriptionA loose sweatshirt with elbow patches
A basic, loose-fitting sweatshirt with accents. The neckline is finished with a neckband, and a waistband is provided at the bottom of the garment.
The sleeves feature trendy elbow patches, and the bottom of each sleeve is finished with a cuff.
MaterialsWhat you'll need
Suggested materials
- Medium stretch knit fabrics for the sweatshirt
- Leather for the elbow patches — 20 cm (7.9″)
- Fabric width used throughout this tutorial — 1.50 m (59.1″)
Also needed
- Twill tape — 25 cm (9.8″)
- Fusible tape for reinforcing the shoulder seam
- Threads to match the fabric
Fabric use by size, for fabric width 1.50 m (59.1″)
| Size | 40–42 S–M | 44–46 L–XLMOST PICKED | 48–50 2XL–3XL | 52–54 4XL–5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 1.50 m 59.1″ | 1.50 m 59.1″ | 1.55 m 61.0″ | 1.55 m 61.0″ |
Pattern pieces already include 0.7 cm (0.27″) seam allowances for all edges. The fabric use does not include possible shrinkage — please account for it and buy 5–10% more than required.
Cutting listSpecification
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Front with fold | 1 |
| 2 — Back with fold | 1 |
| 3 — Sleeve | 2 |
| 4 — Neckband | 1 |
| 5 — Sleeve cuff | 2 |
| 6 — Waistband | 1 |
| Decorative fabric | |
| 7 — Elbow patches | 2 |
Pattern pieces — tap to zoom in
Ease allowances Chest circumference 22 cm (8.7″), waist circumference 38 cm (14.9″), sleeve circumference 11 cm (4.3″).
Cutting layoutLayout of parts on fabric
Main fabric, width 1.50 m (59.1″), shown for sizes 40 and 54
Size 40Tap the diagram to zoom in
Size 54Tap the diagram to zoom in
Step by stepSewing instructions
13 steps in three stages, from the shoulder seams to the finished cuffs.
Body and sleeves
5 steps- 1
Fuse the shoulder cut of the back with fold (2).
- 2
Pin and seam the shoulder cuts of the front with fold (1) and back with fold (2) using an overlock. Press the seam allowance towards the back.
- 3
Stitch the elbow patches (7) onto the sleeves (3) in a circle at 0.1 cm (0.04″) according to the markings on the pattern. Press it.
- 4
Pin the sleeves into the open armhole and set in. Overcast the seam allowance, press the sleeve cap, then press towards the sleeve.
- 5
Pin and seam the side cuts and sleeve with a single stitch. Press the seam allowance towards the back.
Neckband
3 steps- 1
Fold the neckband (4) in half with the wrong side inside and press.
- 2
Seam the neckband into a circle, press the seam, and pin it all around 0.5 cm (0.2″) from the cut.
- 3
Pin it into the neckline according to the notches and set in, then press. Direct the seam allowance towards the garment. Optionally, close the neckline allowance in the back area with a stay tape.
Cuffs and waistband
5 steps- 1
Fold the sleeve cuffs (5) in half with the wrong side inside and press.
- 2
Seam the allowance, then press the seam. Pin the cuffs by the edge of the cut, at a distance of 0.5 cm (0.2″).
- 3
Insert the cuffs into the sleeve, aligning the seams and notches, pin together, and seam using an overlock. Press the seam allowance towards the sleeve.
- 4
Process the waistband (6) at the bottom of the garment in the same way.
- 5
Press the finished garment.
Finishing The sweatshirt is ready!
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