I AM Patterns Rainbow Sweatshirt and Hoodie

Buy the Rainbow Sweatshirt and Hoodie sewing pattern from I AM Patterns. I am Rainbow, a sweatshirt where the only limit is your imagination. Choose from 70 variations with pockets and 26 versions without. Make me in your favourite length: classic, above the knee, below the knee or mid calf. I have three pockets to choose from: kangaroo, welt or in-seam. Make me with or without a zip. At the neckline, choose either a classic or overlapping hood or neckband. I can be finished with or without ribbing.

Matching patterns for men and children and teens are also available.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French terry.

Ribbing: Ribbing by the metre or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands).

Fabric requirements: 

A1 Main: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 155 - 205 cm (1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 200 - 240 cm (2 1/4 - 2 5/8 yd).

A1 Ribbing: 140 cm (55") wide ribbing: 35 cm (3/8 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide ribbing (sizes 34-44 only): 35 cm (3/8 yd).

F9: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 205 - 245 cm (2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 290 - 305 cm (3 1/4 - 3 3/8 yd).

H8: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 200 - 300 cm (2 1/4 - 3 1/4 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 320 - 350 cm (3 1/2 - 3 7/8 yd).

It is impossible to list the requirements for all versions in all sizes. The quantities above are for three versions (A1, F9 and H8). The pattern includes instructions to calculate the fabric required for the other versions.

Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 5’5″ and a B cup.

Notions: Ballpoint needle // Hooded versions: 120 cm (1 1/4 yd) of drawstring cord; 2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width); scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing // Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper: 55 cm (21 11/16") for classic, 80 cm (32") for above-knee, 90 cm (35") for below-knee (double-slider zipper), 110 cm (43") for midi (double-slider zipper) // Kangaroo pocket versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template // Welt pocket versions: iron-on interfacing, 20 cm x 40 cm (8" by 16").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 and US letter print-at-home patterns (33 pages); A3 pattern (15 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes (all except A0) // Projector file: Yes.

Languages: French and English.

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