Notches River Sweater and Jacket

Buy the Child/Teen River Sweater and Jacket sewing pattern from Notches. River is a retro design inspired by the brightly coloured tracksuit jackets of the 1980s. Diagonal seamlines on both the front and back come together at the sleeves, creating panels that are ideal for colour blocking. Optional diagonal pockets complement the seamlines. The sleeves are grown on, giving the design its cool fit, and the hems are finished with wide elastic.

River can be made as a pull-on sweater or zip-front jacket. Without the sleeves, River becomes a boxy bodywarmer or zip-front vest. For the neckline finish, choose between jersey trim, a jersey turtleneck, bomber collar, standing collar or facing. Pieces and instructions for an optional lining are also included.

You can make 28 different garments with the River pattern!

A matching women’s version is available here.

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: Many fabrics are possible. For the sweater versions, keep in mind that your head must be able to pass through the neck opening, so the collar should be made of sufficiently stretchy fabric. However you can make the rest of the sweater in a non-stretch woven fabric. Nice results are guaranteed with anything from the jersey category: sweatshirting, french terry, ponte. Thin nylon fabrics will emphasise that cool eighties vibe. Or why not make a collarless wool jacket – sporty chic!

Fabric requirements: See image gallery.

Sizing: EU 92 – 170 (approx. 2 – 15 years). Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: See image gallery.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (39 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: You can choose to print this pattern with or without seam allowances. The copy shop file we print for you includes seam allowances.

Languages: Dutch and English.

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