Liesl + Co Neighborhood Sweatshirt/Hoodie

Buy the Neighborhood Sweatshirt and Hoodie sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. This versatile raglan sweatshirt is designed specifically for knit fabrics and can be sewn either as a front-zip hoodie with princess-seam details and a kangaroo pocket or as a pull-on sweatshirt with colour-blocked sleeves. Slightly boxy in shape with a double-fold hem that dips a little lower in back for extra coverage, both styles include a contrast-fabric detail and the pieces can be mixed and matched to create other unique styles.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics:

Main fabric (View A, Fabric A and View B, Fabrics A and B): Knit fabrics such as cotton jersey, interlock, french terry, sweatshirt fleece, or ponte di roma.

Hood lining (View A, Fabric B): Very lightweight jersey.

Fabric requirements: 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: View A, Fabric A: 2 - 2 1/4 yd (1.8 - 2.1 m) // View A, Fabric B: 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // View B, Fabric A: 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m) // View B, Fabric B: 1/2 yd (0.5 m).

Sizing: XS - XXL (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating thread // View A only: Separating zipper (23" or longer); 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of 1/2" single-fold bias binding or 1/2" ribbon for neck trim; lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (49 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets). The print-at-home pattern is a layered PDF so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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