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Sewing: Fleece Hoodie
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Fleece Hoodie

Hoodie with front pocket

Hoodie with front pocket

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials »

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Girls

Style: Casual


Materials

Light weight fleece.

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to help this young lady to make a garment for herself and when I saw the pattern and instructions in the course, it seemed a perfect choice.

What are you most proud of?

I am very proud of the fact that we started and finished this hoodie in an afternoon and she had never sewn anything bigger than dolls clothes before. The look on her face when she was able to put it on and wear it was very gratifying and we are both looking forward to trying out the other patterns.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It is very clearly explained in the videos and very simple to put together. For anyone who is just beginning to sew, it is a terrific first project and for people with more sewing background, the possibilities for creative expression are endless. The pattern is simple to put together and very clear..Have a go and have some fun.

 

15 comments

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Diane Mayotte on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job! I love your hoodie. Looks very comfy.
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, she loves it.
Mimsicle on craftsy.com
Oct 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow - this looks great! Love the color and especially the front pocket.
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
We were lucky with the colour choice and it really suits her.
mjcaron on craftsy.com
Oct 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The pocket totally makes it. I was wondering if it would be possible to taper the bottom and add a draw string. I'm not a huge fan of the really wide bottom. Any suggestions? You seem to have a good handle on sewing.
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for the vote of confidence...to do that I would straighten out the side seam from under the arm first and that would get rid of the flare shape
mjcaron on craftsy.com
Oct 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
knit5together on craftsy.com
Oct 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
excellent (and necessary) pocket :)
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, she liked the plain front, at first, but then decided to try Meg's suggestion of a pocket..works well.
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Oct 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your hoodie looks fantastic, the pocket is a very nice addition!
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks very much..it was great fun to do.
Snoozn on craftsy.com
Oct 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great initiation to the sewing community. Love the pocket !
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Looking forward to trying Meg's other projects.
deckerston on craftsy.com
Oct 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, how fun to have a hoody for your first sewing project! Welcome to the world of garment sewing.
Sarg on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Meg was brilliant in the way she constructed this...we both learnt alot.