Pattern cutting · Hoodie
Made-to-measure hoodie pattern
To get a made-to-measure hoodie pattern, start from a photo of the hoodie you like: the studio reads its hood, its fastening and its ease, then drafts a pattern fitted to your body measurements, ready to print with its sewing instructions.
Made to measure, piece by piece
Why a hoodie pattern to your measurements changes everything
The hoodie is a generous piece, made for comfort: a well-proportioned hood, relaxed ease, ribbing at the cuffs and waist. The whole challenge is to balance the fullness without drowning the figure — we base the pattern on your shoulder length and your bust to keep a clean line.
The studio covers the pullover hoodie as well as the zip-up style, with its hood, its drawstring and its ribbed finishes. The body length can be adjusted in the studio. The kangaroo pocket, however, depends on the cut chosen: when it isn't supplied as a piece in its own right, your instructions say so instead of pretending it's there — it's the same rule on all our patterns: what is reproduced is written down, and so is what isn't.
You receive a pattern to print at actual size, seam allowances included, markings and grainline shown, with sewing instructions that detail how to assemble the hood. In the studio, you can adjust the ease and the length free of charge and, depending on the design drafted, other points too.
What the studio covers
Possible cuts
- Pullover
- Zip-up
- Lined hood
- Ribbed bands
- Body and sleeve length of your choice
From photo to pattern
How to get your pattern for hoodie
- Step 1
Share your inspiration
A photo of the garment you like: a shop, social media, your wardrobe. That's your starting point.
- Step 2
Enter your measurements
A standard size or your real body measurements, entered once and reused for all your patterns.
- Step 3
Receive pattern and instructions
A pattern drafted to your measurements, to print at 1:1 scale, with its step-by-step sewing instructions, checked before they're sent.
- Step 4
Adjust it in the studio
On the designs that allow it, adjustments in the studio (ease, length…) are free, as many times as needed.
Further reading
Read in the journal
Questions we're often asked
Questions about the pattern for hoodie
Can I get a hoodie pattern from a photo?
Yes. The front-view photo shows the hood, the fastening (pullover or zip-up) and the fullness: the studio reconstructs the garment and drafts the pattern to your body measurements.
Is a hoodie a suitable project for beginners?
It's a very good second project in knits: the seams are straight and sweatshirt fleece is very forgiving. The instructions detail the trickiest step, assembling the hood, and guide you through attaching the ribbing.
What measurements do I need for a made-to-measure hoodie?
Shoulder length, bust, back length and sleeve length. The body length can be adjusted in the studio.
Should I make a toile?
Yes, a toile is recommended: cut it from an inexpensive knit with similar stretch to your good fabric. Seam allowances included, markings and grainline shown, printed at home at 1:1 scale, hood and ribbing included in the pattern pieces.
Get started
Your hoodie pattern, cut for you
Start from the piece you love, give us your measurements, and let the studio turn it into a pattern for your figure. No subscription, with free adjustments on the designs that allow it.
Create my pattern for hoodiePay-as-you-go credits, no subscription · Free adjustments depending on the design