Linberry colorblocked hoodie and sweater for children (PDF)

This is a children's version of Linnea sweater

Featuring: 

Semi fitted at the shoulders and relaxed at the bust, waist and hips colorblocked crew neck sweater/hoodie designed for knit fabrics. The neckline can be finished with a neckline band or a hood. Optional side one layer pockets finished with bands. Sleeves can be colorblocked and finished with standard hems or cuffs. Comes with a straight or curved hem or can be finished with a fitted bottom band.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a top with colorblocked hemmed sleeves and a bottom band
View B - a top with pockets, colorblocked sleeves finished with cuffs

View C - a top with curved hem, center back colorblocking and sleeves finished with cuffs

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (22 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (28 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in)  (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) 
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

This pdf pattern is drafted for 2 body types - Regular and Slim. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment.

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 3-6 hours to finish (time may vary depending on options, your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

60" / 140-160 cm  

Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 20-30 % horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch

Bodice
Sizes D-H - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-M - 0.65 m / 3/4 yards
Sizes N-R - 0.7 m/ 7/8 yards

Sleeves
Sizes D-M - can be cut within the main yardage
Sizes D-J - 0.45 / 1/2 yards
Sizes K-R - 0.65 / 3/4 yards

Hood (lining + main fabric)
Sizes D-J - 0.35 / 3/8 yards
Sizes K-R - 0.45 / 1/2 yards

Neckline bands, Cuffs, Bottom band

40-60" / 100-160 cm

Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch and good recovery

Neckline band - All sizes  4-5 cm / 1.5-2 in (use pattern piece for the exact measurements)
Bottom band, Cuffs - All sizes  16 cm / 7  in (use pattern piece for the exact measurements)

 

NOTIONS

1. Polyester / Cotton threads 

2. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
   

3. (version with pockets) 4 strips of fusible interfacing 25 mm / 1 in wide and 20-25 cm / 8-10 in long