antwerp pullover sewing pattern
A dressy twist on the classic hoodie, this pullover is full of style. Sew it from heavier woven or stable knit fabrics. Both views include a slightly cropped and boxy shape with V neck, front kangaroo pocket, and a curved longer back hem for more coverage. Choose View A with button or snap plackets at the side seams and a lined three-piece hood, or View B with sewn side seams (no buttons) and a classic one-piece collar.
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Description
A dressy twist on the classic hoodie, this pullover is full of style. Sew it from heavier woven or stable knit fabrics. Both views include a slightly cropped and boxy shape with V neck, front kangaroo pocket, and a curved longer back hem for more coverage. Choose View A with button or snap plackets at the side seams and a lined three-piece hood, or View B with sewn side seams (no buttons) and a classic one-piece collar.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics like wool flannel, lightweight wool coating, denim, and corduroy, or with stable knits like ponte or French terry.
Notions
Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, eight 1" buttons or snaps (View A).
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 View A, 58" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards
size 12 14 16 18 20 View A, 58" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Front Length* 23 1/2" 24" 24 1/4" 24 1/2" 24 3/4" 25" Bust 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" 40 1/2" 41 1/2" Hip 40" 41" 42" 43" 44" 45" Sleeve Length** 21 1/4" 21 1/2" 21 1/2" 21 1/2" 21 3/4" 22"
size 12 14 16 18 20 Front Length* 25 1/4" 25 1/2" 26" 26 1/4" 26 1/2" Bust 43" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2" 50 1/2" Hip 46" 48" 50" 52" 54" Sleeve Length** 22" 22" 22 1/4" 22 1/2" 22 1/2"
* Measured from shoulder at neck.
** Measured from center back at neck.English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hips
(in.)0 32 1/2" 25" 35" 2 33 1/2" 26" 36" 4 34 1/2" 27" 37" 6 35 1/2" 28" 38" 8 36 1/2" 29" 39" 10 37 1/2" 30" 40" 12 39" 31 1/2" 41 1/2" 14 40 1/2" 33" 43" 16 42" 34 1/2" 44 1/2" 18 44" 36 1/2" 46 1/2" 20 46" 38 1/2" 48 1/2" Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hips
(cm)0 83 64 89 2 85 66 92 4 88 69 94 6 90 71 97 8 93 74 99 10 95 76 102 12 99 80 106 14 103 84 109 16 107 88 113 18 112 93 118 20 117 98 123 Average rating: (4.3 of 5) based on 3 reviews
Collared version of Antwerp pulloverReviewed by Anne Woiwode (✓ Verified Buyer) on 02/13/2024I found the pattern and directions to be very clear. I love the pocket in front, and was able to easily adjust the body to my measurements so it fits well. However, I used a medium weight wool which may have a bit too heavy for the pattern, particularly around the collar. While I was able to make it work well, the collar had four layers of wool and two layers on interfacing to sew through at one time, which was a challenge. And, again perhaps because of the weight of the wool, the points on the collar are not as crisp as I hoped, and I may end up top stitching to make them lay flatter. But overall I was pleased with the pattern!2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Hooded version of the Antwerp pulloverReviewed by Ellen Miseo (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/14/2024In general, this pattern deserves 5 stars except for one failure. When I purchased it I assumed that like all the other patterns I had purchased before, it would be graded for different cup sizes. It is very loose fitting but when you have a D+ body, you still need to do an FBA of some sort to get a good fit. I struggled a bit to figure out how to do the FBA without adding a side seam dart because I wanted the button trim but finally, I accomplished it. I also shortened the pocket, so it started lower on the top, to be more in line with my short busty frame. The instructions are well-written, and complete. Aside from the complications I created it was an easy sew. I did make more work for myself because I pulled a wool tricotine from my stash and wanted some sort of lining so the wool would not be against my skin. I chose to flat line the pattern and I once I mentally worked out if I needed to change the construction order, sewing it was a breeze. I have not worn it yet but would recommend it strongly if you are looking for an interesting added layer for cold winters. I am considering doing it again in a cotton flannel and might try a linen for the spring.4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Collar version of the Antwerp pulloverReviewed by Gail Bergan (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/06/2024I made the collar version of this pullover because I don't like wearing hoodies. But I'd meant to use the button detail, which is included in the hoodie version (View A), and I made a mistake when cutting out and accidentally cut off the button plackets on the sides. Next time! I think they add a lot of interest to this pullover. The overall sewing instructions were easy to follow and the fit was true on me. I was glad for 1/2 in. seam allowances; (3/8 in. leaves too little room for error in my opinion)! The fabric I used was a very plush double-sided sweatshirt fleece, denim blue on the outside and white on the inside. Because it was so thick, I regret following the instructions to interface both sides of the collar (the collar and the facing piece), because it made for a rather stiff collar. Be aware of this in the instructions: if your sweatshirt fabric is very thick, I'd recommend that you only interface the outer collar piece. I did serge my seam allowances (not sure if this fabric would have frayed or not) but again, because the fabric was so thick, I pressed them open and serged each one flat rather than together. Even so, where seams crossed, I broke one needle on my straight-stitch machine and bent another on my serger...sweatshirt material is a bear at intersections!! The only change I made to the pattern was to add cuffs to the sleeve bottoms. Because my fabric was double-sided, I wanted to do something contrasty with the soft white reverse side of the fabric. So I shortened the sleeves by 1/2 in., and added white cuffs to the sleeves. Also, to avoid double-turning the fabric for the bottom hem, I simply finished the edge and turned once, then topstitched. I plan to make this pattern again with a lighter-weight fabric and the button detail on the sides. Highly recommend this one!5 of 5 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Errata
- In the first printing of the pattern, there was an omission in the cutting layout for View A. Only one copy of piece 4 was included when there should have been two. Use this revised cutting layout.
Determining Which Printing You Have
As errata are discovered, they are marked for correction in subsequent printings of the pattern. To determine which printing of an instruction sheet or pattern sheet you have, look at the copyright box which appears on each. Toward the bottom of the box, there is a series of numbers.
The lowest number you see there indicates which printing you have. For example, if the lowest number in the box on the instruction sheet is "2," you have an instruction sheet from the second printing. Any errors in the instructions mentioned for the first printing have been corrected in your version. If the lowest number in the box on the pattern sheet is "1," you have a copy of the pattern sheet from the first printing.
Pattern sheets and instructions sheets can be printed separately, so be sure to check the errata notices for pattern pieces against the printing number on the pattern sheet and errata notices for instructions against the printing number on the instruction sheet.
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