Apollo knit colorblocked hoodie for men (PDF)

XS-XXL (US34-US52)

*This pattern comes in the updates height and size range (sizing guide 2023)

XS-5XL (US34-US64)
165-173 cm /5'5" - 5'9" (SHORT)
175-185 cm / 5'9" - 6'1" (REGULAR)
186-195 cm / 6'1"-6'5" (TALL)

Featuring:  semi fitted at the shoulders and chest, fitted at the seat (with the bottom band) knit colorblocked hoodie for men. Has hidden inseam kangaroo pocket in the central panel. Offered with an overlapped lined hood. Sleeves (regular or colorblocked) are finished with fitted classic cuffs. The unique design allows you to make so many different variations of Apollo hoodie either with colorblocking, piping or decorative topstitching. Dependable and comfortable it will become an essential piece of every man's day to day or weekend wardrobe.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures and introduction to sewing knits (26 pages)
2. A4/Letter multisized layered pattern in sizes US34-US64 in REGULAR/SHORT/TALL height (36-39 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized layered pattern in sizes US34-US64 in REGULAR/SHORT/TALL height (2-3 pages to print)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US34-US64 in REGULAR/SHORT/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, drawstrings, hood, hidden inseam pocket

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, SHORT and TALL with sizes from XS to XXL
Each size comes as an individual pattern. All sizes are included in the pattern.

XS-5XL (US34-US64)
165-173 cm /5'5" - 5'9" (SHORT)
175-185 cm / 5'9" - 6'1" (REGULAR)
186-195 cm / 6'1"-6'5" (TALL)

 

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner one (3/10), very easy to follow detailed tutorial.
Takes 3-6 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

BODICE
US34-US58 0.9 m / 1 yard
US60-US64 1.6 m / 2 yds (yardage can includes all sleeve lengths)

SLEEVES 0.9-1 m / 1 yard

POCKET LINING/FACING - 0.7 m / 3/4 yards
OVERLAPPED HOOD (MAIN FABRIC + LINING) - 0.8 m / 1 yard

Lining/Ribbing/Main Fabric (CUFFS, BANDS)*
Medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and good recovery.
50/60" / 140-160 cm 0.45 m / 1/2 yard

Other notions

1. Knit fusible interfacing 100 cm/ 25 in width, 20 cm / 8 inches length  for pocket openings reinforcement (4 strips, 2.5x20 cm / 1x8 in length + 2 squares 2.5x2.5 cm / 1x1 in) .
2. (optional) Clear elastic, twill tape or selvages from woven fabric for stabilizing shoulder seams 30 cm / 12 in.
3. (optional) 2(4) grommets/eyelets (and tools) or buttonhole foot for your sewing machine  and 2 pieces of fusible interfacing 2.5x2.5 cm / 1x1 in (for hood with drawstrings or/and for bottom casing with drawstrings)
4. (optional) 1.3 m / 1 1/2 yards length drawstrings (pre made or self made)
5. Polyester / Cotton threads