DIY Crewneck Sweatshirt + Printable Pattern

Fun DIY sewing project for all skill levels! This is a step by step sewing tutorial for a oversized crewneck sweatshirt!

Supplies

-LINK to Pattern: https://www.properfitclothing.com/product-page/oversized-crewneck-sweatshirt-pattern-download

-LINK to Fabric(Sweatshirt Fleece): https://amzn.to/3vi39zw

-LINK to Fabric(Ribbing): https://amzn.to/3lJJqFz

-LINK to Edge Presser Foot (domestic machine): https://amzn.to/3wCxWqf

-LINK to Serger: https://amzn.to/3lJJUeR

-LINK to Sewing machine Singer 4423: https://goo.gl/33eHF8

Step 1: Supplies

Main Fabric: 3 - 3.5 yards (sweatshirt fleece)

Ribbing: .25 yards

Printable Sewing Pattern

Step 2: Assembling Pattern

• Download pattern.
• Print pattern.
• Tape pattern together alphanumerically from left to right, top to bottom.
• Choose garment size (use measurement chart to pick size that works best for you)
• Cut out pattern.

Step 3: Pattern Pieces/Cutting

-After cutting the fabric you should end up with...

• Front panel - 1
• Back panel - 1
• Sleeve panel - 2
• Pocket panel - 1
• Neckline panel - 1
• Waistband panel - 2
• Cuff panel - 2

Step 4: Sewing Options

You can use a serger or a standard sewing machine.

Sergers are great for stretch knit fabrics. The machine cuts and sews making for a clean edge. The stitch also streches with the fabric. This reduces seam breakage. I highly recommend using this machine for the project.

Standard Machine. If you do not have a serger you can still carry on with the project. Just make sure you have your sewing machine set to zig zag stitch. The zig zag stich allows the thread to stretch with the fabric.

Step 5: Preparing Pocket

-If you choose to add a pocket follow these steps or skip ahead if you choose not to add a pocket(skip to Body Assembly step).

-Grab pocket panel.

-Using serger add stitch to diagonal edges of pocket panel.

-If you do not have a serger. Use a zig sag stitch and stitch directly on the edge.

Step 6: Hem Pocket Edges

-Roll pocket edges over once.

-Pin into position.

-Add stitch on top about .25 inches from edge.

-Add second stich for double stitch look.

Step 7: Cut Front and Back Panel

-Using the guides on the pattern.

-Mark and cut the pocket guides on both front and back panels.

-Cutting both front and back will insure the overall side seam heights match.

Step 8: Assembling Front Panel Part 1

-Place wrong side of pocket on right side of the front panel middle section.

-Grab top section of front panel.

-Place right sides together for middle section with pocket and top section.

-Line up the top edge.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance. You can use a serger or zig zag stitch.

Step 9: Assembling Front Panel Part 2

-Grab bottom section of the front panel.

-Place on the bottom edge of middle section with right sides together.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance. You can use a serger or zig zag stitch.

Step 10: Top Stitching Front Panel Sections

-Using a edge presser foot for best results.

-Fold seam allowance away from the middle section for both seams.

-Add top stitch to both front panel seams.

Step 11: Repeat Process for Back Panel

-Repeat the precious steps without the pocket for the back panel.

-Sew panels together at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Add top stitching to both seams.

Step 12: Body Assembly

-Grab front and back panels.

-Place the right sides together lining up the shoulder seams.

-Stitch both shoulder seams at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. fold seam allowance towards the back panel and add top stitch to both seams.

Step 13: Adding Sleeves

-Mark the center of the sleeve.

-Line up the center top edge of sleeve with the shoulder seam.

-Pin edge together.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Repeat for opposite sleeve.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance to words the body panels and add top stitch.

Step 14: Side Seams

-Place the right sides together. lining up all of the body and sleeve sections.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.

Step 15: Preparing Cuffs Part 1

-Decide what neckline you want to make(turtleneck or crew).

-Cut neckline, cuffs, and waistband out of rib knit fabric.

-When pieces are cut out. Place the right sides together and stich outside edges.

-Repeat process for neckline, cuffs, and waistband panels.

Step 16: Preparing Cuffs Part 2

-After sewing panels.

-Fold in half so wrong sides are touching.

-You should have clean rounded edge on one side and raw edges on the opposite side.

Step 17: Add Waistband

-Flip body panel inside out.

-Place waistband panel on the bottom edge. Round edge facing up. You will need to stretch the waistband to match the width of the body panel.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 18: Adding Cuffs to Sleeves

-Place cuff panel in sleeve opening. Round edge facing up. You will need to stretch the cuff panel to match the width of the sleeve opening.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 19: Add Neckline

-Place neckline panel in neck opening. Round edge facing down. You will need to stretch the neckline panel to match the width of the neck opening.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 20: Finished!

Thank you so much for checking out my project out! If you get stuck on any steps you can also checkout my detailed step by step video tutorial.