Yuri: FreeSewing's Yuri Sweater

New Yuri pattern

Description

A FreeSewing pattern for a fancy zipless sweater based on the Huey hoodie

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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-seamflat-sleevehembutton

Examples

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New Yuri pattern

Designer Notes

The idea behind Yuri was to get a hybrid cardigan/sweatshirt that could be easily opened and closed, and sewn without the hassle of zips. When I started sewing, one of the things I hated the most was sewing zips (but now it’s ok, yay!).

I wanted a big shape that would be comfortable to wear while cycling or knitting on the couch, plus size or not, with or without breasts 😃

This pattern was made in collaboration with @biou, my husband, who’s also a programmer. We had a lot of fun creating and testing the pattern together and we were happy to be able to contribute a little to FreeSewing 😃

We used a mix of the two Huey & Hugo hoodies and reshaped them a bit to change the front/opening and length, and BAM, Yuri was born!

I recommend using a soft sweatshirt fabric, you can add a lining but it’s not essential. It can be nice in red for a little red hood costume, or a nice gift for a pregnant person 😃

What You Need

To make Yuri, you will need the following:

• Basic sewing supplies
• About 2.5 meters (2.8 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric options)
• 2 large buttons

A serger/overlock is nice, but optional

As with all knitwear and stretch fabrics, a serger/overlock will make your life easier.

If you do not have one of those, don’t despair. You don’t really need it. Because none of the seams get stretched out, you can just sew this pattern with a regular straight stitch.

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

• Cut 2 fronts with good sides together
• Cut 1 back on the fold
• Cut 2 sleeves with good sides together
• Cut 2 gussets on the fold with good sides together
• Cut 4 hood sides 2 x 2 with good sides together for the outer hood and inner hood
• Cut 2 hood centers with good sides together