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Huey: FreeSewing's Huey Hoodie

New Huey pattern

Designer Notes​

I had a hoodie I liked, but after years of wear it sort of disintegrated. So I reincarnated it in this design and now its spirit can live on forever.

The name choice is a tip of the hat to Huey P. Newton.

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What You Need​

To make Huey, you will need the following:

  • Basic sewing supplies
  • About 2 metres (2.2 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric Options)
  • Ribbing fabric for the hem and cuffs.
  • 1 open ended zipper the length of front seam including hood and waistband.
  • (Optional) Cording or suitable alternate for hood strings.

Fabric Options​

You may find a dedicated sweatshirt/tracksuit fabric section in your fabric store of choice. If you don’t, just head for the knitwear section and look for a thicker comfortable knit fabric.

As far as fibers go, you can go all cotton, or opt for a poly or acryl cotton blend.

Make sure to pay attention to the inside of the fabric. Sweatshirt fabrics come in loopback and brushed back. If you want that OMG-it-feels-so-soft-on-my-skin feeling, go for brushed.

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You don’t have to use sweatshirt fabric. Other options are available, from fashion-forward neoprene (aka scuba) to a more eyebrow-rising choice like crushed velour (aka velvet).

Or if you have given up on class, you could go for fleece.

Cutting Instructions​

Main fabric

  • Cut 2 front parts
  • Cut 1 back part on the fold
  • Cut 2 sleeves parts
  • Cut 2 pocket parts
  • Cut 4 Hood parts

Ribbing

  • Cut 2 cuff parts
  • Cut 1 waistband