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PDF Pattern Men's sweatshirt

Bari

A loose-fitting knit sweatshirt with a neckband, a waistband at the hem, ribbed cuffs, and leather elbow patches on the sleeves.

Man wearing the Bari sweatshirt in beige, shown next to front and back technical sketches
40–54 Sizes included (S–5XL)
1.50–1.55 m Main fabric, by size
7 Pattern pieces
0.7 cm Seam allowances included

A 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.

What 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 list

Specification

Pattern piecePcs.
Main fabric
1 — Front with fold1
2 — Back with fold1
3 — Sleeve2
4 — Neckband1
5 — Sleeve cuff2
6 — Waistband1
Decorative fabric
7 — Elbow patches2
Diagram of the seven numbered pattern pieces for the Bari sweatshirt

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 layout

Layout of parts on fabric

Main fabric, width 1.50 m (59.1″), shown for sizes 40 and 54

Size 40
Main fabric cutting layout for the Bari sweatshirt, size 40

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Size 54
Main fabric cutting layout for the Bari sweatshirt, size 54

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Step by step

Sewing instructions

13 steps in three stages, from the shoulder seams to the finished cuffs.

Body and sleeves

5 steps
  1. 1

    Fuse the shoulder cut of the back with fold (2).

  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. 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. 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. 5

    Pin and seam the side cuts and sleeve with a single stitch. Press the seam allowance towards the back.

Neckband

3 steps
  1. 1

    Fold the neckband (4) in half with the wrong side inside and press.

  2. 2

    Seam the neckband into a circle, press the seam, and pin it all around 0.5 cm (0.2″) from the cut.

  3. 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. 1

    Fold the sleeve cuffs (5) in half with the wrong side inside and press.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Process the waistband (6) at the bottom of the garment in the same way.

  5. 5

    Press the finished garment.

The sweatshirt is ready!
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