Sew Liberated Nest Sweatshirt

Buy the Nest Sweatshirt sewing pattern from Sew Liberated. The Nest Sweatshirt, made with a comfortable knit fabric and a distinctive centre quilt block, is so versatile and one-of-a-kind that it may become the most-worn item in your closet. You can throw it on over leggings, wear it French-tucked into jeans, or layer it over a dress.

With a unique cross-over neckline, raglan sleeves that hang beautifully from the shoulders, and that gorgeous quilt block, you will radiate strong artistic vibes. It’s also incredibly fun to sew: use up your scraps, enjoy colour blocking, and add some handsewn texture to put your own stamp on this elevated sweatshirt design.

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: 

View A: Stable knit fabric, such as cotton interlock or mid-weight ponte.

View B: Similar mid-weight knits such as cotton interlock, ponte, and double knits as well as French terry and tighter sweater knits.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 58" (147 cm) wide knit fabric: Sizes 0 - 24, 1.8 yd (1.7 m) // Sizes 26 - 34, 1.9 yd (1.75 m).

View B: 58" (147 cm) wide knit fabric: Sizes 0 - 24, 2 yd (1.9 m) // Sizes 26 - 34, 2.2 yd (2 m).

For the quilt block, you’ll need approximately 17" x 24" (44 x 61 cm) fabric in total. It’s included in the requirements above (since it tucks in nicely beside the sleeve!), so if you’re not making the Sawtooth Star block, you won’t need to purchase extra fabric. If you’re following the Sawtooth Star instructions, you’ll need approximately 9" x 17" (23 x 44 cm) of fabric A, 8" x 8" (20.5 x 20.5 cm) of fabric B, and 17" x 12" (44 x 30.5 cm) of fabric C.

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6/8 – 32/34, 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″ (165 cm) and cup size C.

Notions: Washable fabric marker; clear quilting ruler; rotary cutter // Optional: 14" piece of fusible 1/2"-wide tricot tape to stabilise the yoke seam

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (25 pages for sizes 0-24, 31 pages for sizes 22-34); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-24, 2 sheets for sizes 22-34) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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