Update: both videos are up (#1 and #2)! They are linked at the bottom of this post.
It’s July – already! We had a great time last month sewing up a sundress. This month we are making a zip hoodie! I know, I know – for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere it might be hot as balls outside. But the thing is, this means it’s also evening bonfire weather – and believe it or not, fall isn’t that far off.
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A reminder that for all sew-alongs in my Seams Legit series you need:
1. a machine with its manual; the machine needs to be tuned-up and sewing a balanced zig-zag
2. the supplies listed in the pattern, as well as a thorough read-through of the pattern you use
I demonstrate all my cutting with rotary and mat. You will need your fabrics pre-washed, and your fabric pieces cut by Friday the 26th at noon PST. I will demonstrate the homework/fabric prep, in a video at the bottom of this post.
SUPPLIES:
Rotary cutter and mat
Sewing machine with balanced zig zag; sewing machine manual
pattern (children’s, women’s, men’s, or a bundle!)
Thread and machine needle: universal or ballpoint
stable 2-way stretch knit (35% stretch)
drawstring fabric & contrast fabric for drawstring eyelet
separating zipper
non-stretch interfacing (1/8 yard)
As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, each project gets successively more complex. This hoodie – especially as it’s sewn in a stable knit – isn’t difficult at all – just a few steps. And the absolutely gorgeous details – like the little welt pockets? – are going to make you feel like a rock star when you’re finished!
So here’s what you need to do:
1. read through this post & purchase your pattern & supplies;
2. pre-treat your fabrics & cut your pieces
3. sew with us live on the 26th (on my FB page or my Twitch stream)!
Children’s:
chest: 19 3/4″ to 32″
hip: 20 1/4″ to 33 1/2″
Women’s:
chest: 29″ to 51 1/2″
hip: 31″ to 53 1/2″
Men’s:
chest: 33″ to 56″
hip: 33″ to 56″
So if you look below – for an individual with a chest of 40″, waist of 37″, and hip of 42″, you will see this individual falls within the Medium size. This is the size I will print and cut.
Once you’ve determined the size you need, you will be cutting out your paper pattern and your fabrics. Below, I’ve attached both videos in the series. By the end of the first video you will have all your fabrics and interfacing strips cut out. By the end of the second, your hoodie will be completed.
Two notes:
In the first video, I only cut out two pocket pieces; you should cut out four.
In the second video, I baste-fit the front of the hoodie for the zipper insertion, then I abandoned this method to pin instead. The zipper insertion is the most difficult part of the hoodie. When you get to my baste-fitting adventure, ignore that part of the lesson. Relax and have a sip of tea, or read ahead, or tidy your sewing space.
Any questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments below.
Hey there stitchers! Things are about to get interesting!
