Hugo: FreeSewing's Hugo Hoodie

New Hugo pattern

Description

A FreeSewing pattern for a hooded jumper with raglan sleeves

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Difficulty

Optional Measurements

High bust

Required Measurements

Biceps circumference, Chest circumference, HPS to bust, HPS to waist back, Neck circumference, Shoulder to shoulder, Shoulder slope, Waist to armpit, Waist to hips, Hips circumference, Shoulder to wrist, Wrist circumference, Head circumference

Tags

tops

Techniques

curved-seampocketribbingraglan-sleeve

Examples

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New Hugo pattern

Designer Notes

I wanted to try my hand on raglan sleeves, so this is what I ended up with. It’s a hooded sweater, with raglan sleeves, and an optional kangaroo pocket.

I named it hugo in memory of Hugo De Cock, my godfather with a name to make pornstars jealous.

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What You Need

To make Hugo, you will need the following:

• Basic sewing supplies
• About 2 meters (2.2 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric options)
• Ribbing fabric for the hem and cuffs

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.

tip

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 1 front on the fold
  • Cut 1 back on the fold
  • Cut 2 sleeves, good sides together
  • Cut 1 pocket on the fold
  • Cut 2 pocket facing(s), good sides together
  • Cut 4 Hood side(s), 2x2 good sides together
  • Cut 2 hood center(s), good sides together
  • Cut 1 neck binding
• Ribbing
  • Cut 2 cuff(s)
  • Cut 1 waistband

Caveats

• sleeve: There’s a single notch at the front, and a double notch at the back. These notches match on the front and back parts respectively.
• pocket facing and hood: Watch out for the grainlines on these parts

Because Hugo’s raglan sleeve also covers a portion of the back and front, the sleeve is the dominant feature of your draft.