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Hello and welcome! We hope you\u2019re inspired and ready to start sewing your Liesl + Co. Neighborhood Sweatshirt + Hoodie. We\u2019re glad you\u2019re joining us for the sew-along. If you aren\u2019t ready to get started yet, rest assured the sew-along will still be here for you when you\u2019re ready to get going!<\/p>\n

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Neighborhood Sweatshirt + Hoodie Pattern Details<\/h2>\n

Description:<\/strong> This versatile raglan sweatshirt is designed specifically for knit fabrics and can be sewn either as a front-zip hoodie with princess-seam details and a kangaroo pocket or as a pull-on sweatshirt with color-blocked sleeves. Slightly boxy in shape with a double-fold hem that dips a little lower in back for extra coverage, both styles include a contrast-fabric detail and the pieces can be mixed and matched to create other unique styles.<\/p>\n

Sewing Level:<\/strong> Advanced beginner:<\/em> this pattern is suitable for someone who has sewn from a pattern before or has taken a few classes and completed several projects.<\/p>\n

Suggested Fabrics:<\/strong> Main Fabric (View A, Fabric A and View B, Fabrics A and B): This pattern works best with knit fabrics such as cotton jersey, interlock, French terry, sweatshirt fleece, or ponte di Roma. Hood Lining (View A, Fabric B): Very lightweight jersey is ideal.<\/p>\n

Notions:<\/strong> Both Views: Coordinating thread. View A Only: VISLON\u00ae separating zipper (23″ or longer), 3\/4 yard of 1\/2″ single-fold bias binding or 1\/2″ ribbon for neck trim, and lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing.<\/p>\n

Get the Pattern: <\/strong>It’s available in both paper<\/a> and digital<\/a> formats.<\/p>\n

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Sew-Along Schedule<\/h2>\n

We’ve broken down the planning and sewing process into several easy steps. Here’s how we’ll be working through the process of creating your new sweatshirt together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Preparation Steps<\/span><\/td>\nSewing Steps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sewing<\/td>\n1. Gather Your Materials<\/a><\/em>
\nChoosing fabric, deciding on customizations, gathering notions, and purchasing your pattern.<\/td>\n		\"Sew-along<\/td>\n1. Assemble the Front and Sleeve<\/a><\/em>
\nWe begin the sewing by assembling the front for View A and the sleeves for View B.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Selecting<\/td>\n2. Select Your Size<\/a><\/em>
\nDeciding which measurement to use to choose the size you will sew.<\/td>\n		\"Sew-along<\/td>\n2. Assemble the Sweatshirt<\/a><\/em>
\nWe put the major pieces together for both views.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pattern<\/td>\n3. Pattern Adjustments<\/a><\/em>
\nDoing a full bust adjustment and altering the length or sleeve width of the pattern.<\/td>\n		\"Sew-along<\/td>\n3. Assemble and Attach the Hood<\/a><\/em>
\nWorking on View A, we focus on assembling and attaching the hood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Cutting<\/td>\n4. Cutting Fabric<\/a><\/em>
\nSome hints and tips to keep in mind when cutting out your knit fabric.<\/td>\n		\"Sew-along<\/td>\n4. Attach the Hem Band and Sew the Zipper<\/a><\/em>
\nWe add the hem band to the body and insert the zipper for View A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"Sew<\/td>\n5. Finish the Neckline and Attach the Neck Band<\/a><\/em>
\nWe finish the neck of the garment for both views.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"Sew<\/td>\n6. Attach the Hem Band and Finish the Sleeve Hems<\/a><\/em>
\nThe final steps to finish sewing your new sweatshirt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Gather Your Materials<\/a><\/h2>\n

Choosing Your Fabric
\n<\/strong>Let’s start with your main fabric. For both the hoodie (View A) and the pull-on raglan (View B) you’ll want a light- to medium-weight knit like a basic T-shirt jersey, French terry, sweatshirt fleece, interlock, or even ponte. If you’re including the contrast upper sleeve for View B, you’ll need a little bit of fabric in a similar weight. For View A, the front-zip hoodie, you’ll want a second fabric that’s lighter in weight, like a thin jersey, for the hood lining. The reason this should be lighter is because the hood will be constructed of double fabric. If you have two layers of thick fabric in the hood, it will feel really heavy and may pull back on your neck when the hood is down.<\/p>\n

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Deciding on Customizations to the Style
\n<\/strong>This pattern is extremely versatile and can be customized in a huge number of ways. Before you go much farther, think about whether you want to sew one of the views straight or if you want to customize the pattern to really make it yours.<\/p>\n

One of the fun aspects of this pattern is that the pieces can be used interchangeably. In other words, in addition to the View A and View B as depicted on the back of the envelope, you can choose to use the View A sleeve on View B and vice versa. Or use the View A princess seams to made the View B pull on style. If you wanted, you could add the hood to the pull-on. Or you could make the front zip without the hood. Maybe you want to go up a size for a slouchy look?<\/p>\n

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You get to choose how you want to sew this one, so make it completely yours! And keep in mind, as well, that your fabric choices will make a big difference. The pull-on raglan makes a great T-shirt as well as a terrific sweatshirt.<\/p>\n

I’ve written a few blog posts already talking about different ways you can customize this pattern. You can see all the blog posts right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gathering Your Notions
\n<\/strong>Once you’ve chosen your fabric and decided on any customization you are going to do, it’s time to assemble the notions you’ll need.<\/p>\n

If you’re sewing the zip-front hoodie, you’ll want a separating 23″ (or longer) VISLON\u00ae zipper as well as a narrow ribbon or bias trim to finish the hoodie neckline. My local trim shop has an absolutely abysmal selection of VISLON\u00ae zippers (very chunky zipper teeth in only six very basic colors, none of which appealed to me), so if your situation is like mine you may need to send away for your zipper or your ribbon. Or instead of ribbon you could also make your own bias trim to finish the neckline. If you go that route, you can choose from virtually anything in your fabric stash.<\/p>\n

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What else will you need? Well, coordinating thread of course. All-purpose thread is a good choice for knits since it’s stronger and can resist breaking when the fabric stretches. Here are a few more things you’ll probably want.<\/p>\n