Making a hoodie from scratch
Making a hoodie from scratch can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. Here are the basic steps to follow:
Materials:
- Hoodie pattern
- Fabric (fleece or knit)
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Pins
- Drawstring cord
- Hoodie zipper (optional)
Instructions:
- Choose a hoodie pattern: First, find a hoodie pattern that you like. You can purchase a pattern from a fabric store or online.
- Choose your fabric: Choose a fabric that is comfortable and warm such as fleece or knit. You can select any color or pattern that you like.
- Cut the fabric: Using your pattern, cut out all the pieces of your hoodie including the front, back, sleeves, and hood.
- Sew the pieces together: Begin sewing the front and back pieces together at the shoulders. Then, sew the sleeves into the armholes. Sew the side seams together, starting at the bottom of the sleeves and ending at the bottom of the hoodie. Finally, sew the hood onto the neckline.
- Add the drawstring: Cut two lengths of drawstring cord to your desired length. Using a safety pin, thread one cord through each side of the hood. Tie a knot at each end of the cord.
- Add a zipper (optional): If you want a zipper on your hoodie, measure the length of the front opening and purchase a zipper of that length. Pin the zipper in place along the front opening and sew it on.
- Hem the hoodie: Fold up the bottom edge of the hoodie and sleeves and sew a straight hem.
And there you have it! Your own handmade hoodie from scratch.
Follow this simple tutorial to learn how to sew a hoodie all your own
- Gather tools and notions.
- Select your pattern and fabric.
- Print and cut your pattern pieces.
- Prepare and sew the pockets.
- Sew the shoulder seams.
- Sew the sleeves.
- Sew the side seams.
How hard is it to make your own hoodie?
Sewing a hoodie may seem like a daunting project, but it is easier than you might think. You will need some special materials and tools to make the hoodie, such as an old sweatshirt to use as a guide, some fabric, and a sewing machine. You will also need some basic sewing skills.
What material is used to make hoodies?
Hoodies can be made from either cotton or denim, with cotton being the more common choice. You can easily clean it, and it keeps you warmer and aids with breathing. But if you want to be warm, get a quality fleece fabric. It is significantly superior to cotton.
How many yards of fabric does it take to make a hoodie?
You’ll need these supplies (affiliate links): About 2 1/2 yards sweatshirt fleece. Make sure this stretches at least 10% widthwise, 30% for the cuffs and hem band. 1/4 yard rib knit for the cuffs and waistband.
How are hoodie made?
Hoodies are typically composed of French terry or sweatshirt fleece, but you can also choose a double jersey, like Ponte Roma, or scuba. Better than four-way stretch knits are two-way knits. Hoodies and sweatshirts are best made from soft, warm, and durable materials.
Things You’ll Need
- Old hooded sweatshirt.
- Chalk.
- Fabric.
- Scissors.
- Pins.
- Sewing machine.
- Thread.
- Zipper (optional)
What makes a hoodie a hoodie?
A hoodie is a sweatshirt with a hood attached that may also have a kangaroo pocket or full zipper. The sweatshirt came first and (along with sweatpants) was intended for athletes to wear because they were comfortable and didn’t hinder movement. They also, as implied by the name, absorbed sweat!
How hoodies are invented?
Founded in 1919, the US company Champion apparently made the first hooded sweatshirt in the 1930s. The company turned to making sweatshirts once it had developed methods for sewing thicker materials. Initially hoods were added to sweatshirts to keep workers warm during the bitter winters in Upstate New York.