Lotteberry colorblocked hoodie and sweater for children (PDF)

Featuring: Semi-fitted at the shoulders, relaxed at the chest, waist and hips colorblocked hoodie for children. Can have a hidden kangaroo pocket in the central panel or can be made without that pocket. Offered with an oversized lined cowl, fitted lined hood (no drawstrings) or simple crew neck finished with neckline band. Sleeves are finished with fitted classic or thumbhole cuffs. 

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a hoodie with a hood and simple cuffs
View B - a sweater with a cowl, pocket and thumbhole cuffs
View C - a sweater with a crew neck, pocket and thumbhole 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 (27 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (30 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 (3/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 3-6 hours to finish (time may vary depending on options, your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Main fabric - Medium to heavy weight knit fabric with at least 20-30 % horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch:

50/60" / 140-160 cm    
Bodice (Front and Back)
Sizes A-C - 0.4 m / 3/8 yards
Sizes D-H - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-L - 0.65 m / 3/4 yards
Sizes N-R - 0.7 m/ 7/8 yards

POCKET LINING/FACING - 0.4-0.6 m / 1/2-3/4 yards

Front central panel is suitable for small children panels.

Long sleeves
Sizes A-M - can be cut within the main yardage
Sizes A-C - 0.45 / 1/2 yards
Sizes H-N - 0.65 / 3/4 yards
Sizes O-R - 0.75 /  7/8 yards

OVERLAPPED HOOD (MAIN FABRIC + LINING) - 0.4-0.6 m / 3/8-2/4 yards
COWL (MAIN FABRIC + LINING) - 0.3-0.5 m /  3/8-1/2 yards

Neckline bands, cuffs, bottom band
45-60" / 115-160 cm

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)
Cuffs, bottom band - All sizes  20 cm / 8 in

 

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