I used the Reversible Zippy Hoodie pattern from Kitschycoo for this one. It totally gets two thumbs up in my book. Amanda's instructions, particularly when connecting the sleeves, are spot on. I've had several other patterns try to get me to connect sleeves this way, but I could never wrap my head around what they were telling me to do until seeing the photos are reading the instructions in this pattern.
I made a couple of changes to the pattern, mainly to make it large enough for Riley. I used the size 8 pattern, but added two inches in length to the jacket, an inch in length to the sleeves, a half inch in width to the sleeves, and I lengthened the cuffs by 2 inches. Riley is VERY tall, so I think the pattern was true to size, and I knew going in I would need to alter it a bit. I think I will give the sleeves ANOTHER inch next time I sew this.
The fabric is a yellow sweatshirt fleece (from JoAnn's, on sale, with a coupon) and Echino cars in black (SPLURGE!). The cuffs and trim are red rib knit from JoAnn's.
There are a few problems with my hoodie. So, I didn't do such a hot job with the knit, and it looks like I stretched it a bit oddly while sewing in some places. After I finished and zipped it up, I notice that my pockets aren't even either! BOOOOO. I somehow cut the yellow back piece larger than the car back piece, so I actually had to make a little pleat in the back of the yellow side to make them fit together. Finally, I lengthened the main body pieces, but forgot to account for that in my zipper, so my zipper is actually a few inches short. Despite the lack of perfection, Riley seems very excited about it.
Ok, so maybe not in THAT picture, but seriously, he seemed very enthusiastic. :)
Confession time: this isn't actually totally complete. It still needs a side seam stitched up, and the zipper top-stitched. Why, you ask? BECAUSE I RAN OUT OF BLACK THREAD. Who runs out of black thread? Oh wait, I do. I also ran out of diapers today so I guess I shouldn't be so surprised. I need to get some more tonight because my little man wants to wear this tomorrow!
So Riley, what's the verdict?
You are busy busy making so many cute things! I'm so glad to hear you love the pattern. Now I just need one for myself!!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's a bummer about the pockets. I'm sure he doesn't care but your eye probably notices it. I do things like that just about every time I sew =)
I love how that came out! I'm loving all your boy projects for KCWC.
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ps- I run out of black thread sometimes too!
This sweatshirt is awesome! I'm so impressed! Now I need to go check out the pattern...
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! i LOVE this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! Andrea, the only downside to this pattern is the putting together of the pieces. The actual pattern piece is quite small in the middle of you sheet of paper, so you have to cut a rectangle section out of the paper, tape them together, THEN cut out your actual pattern piece. Sort of a pain, but I think it is work it because the sweatshirt is cute and the directions are good.
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one who runs out of black thread. I feel like I should never run out of black and white!
Shasta, your little man would be PRECIOUS in this. For real.
I love the fabric combination you chose.
ReplyDeleteLouisa, the fabric was ALL Riley. He said YELLOW! RED! CARS! No, mom, not the purple cars you already have in your stash...BLACK CARS! VERY VERY EXPENSIVE BLACK CARS! :)
ReplyDeletevery very cool!I love the outcome!make me want to do one for my son too!any good pattern for baby you know?
ReplyDeleteawesome! where did you find "very expensive black cars"? the fabric just rocks!
ReplyDeleteI got it at The Needle Shop on etsy - it looks like they still have it in several colors!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNeedleShop/search?search_query=car&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5179392&shopname=TheNeedleShop
Cokotto - she has a smaller version of this pattern as well. Check it out!
Terrific Jacket!
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love it.
This is awesome! I love projects for boys!
ReplyDeletefantastic job, love it :) Off to check out the pattern.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! You did a great job and I love love love the Echino cars :)
ReplyDeleteooo, i love this hoodie so much! great job. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I totally copied your jacket. I love the way it turned out, minus the crappy sewing skillz I used in a lot of areas, but no one will notice. Also, I still need to finish the inside seam opening but I bet it will be worn multiple times before this gets done.
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