Stella Hoodie Sewing Pattern

The Stella Hoodie is an easy-fitting loungewear staple from Tilly And The Buttons, with contemporary drop shoulders and a three-piece drawstring hood.

This hoodie sewing pattern was available with issue 40, Simply Sewing magazine (now sold out) and it’s currently still available in Tilly and the Buttons’ book: Stretch.

Sizes

UK sizes 6-20, US 4-18 and EUR 34-48

You will need

• Main fabric: 115cm (45in) width x 2.4m (2⁵⁄₈yds); 150cm (60in) width x 1.6m (1³⁄₄yds) for all sizes
• Hood lining fabric: 115cm (45in) width x 60cm (⁵⁄₈yd); 150cm (60in) width x 60cm (⁵⁄₈yd)
• Small piece of iron-on knit interfacing for buttonholes
• Cord, jersey yarn or flat cotton tape: 1.4m (1¹⁄₂yd), for drawstring
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing kit

Fabric suggestions:

Sweatshirt fleece, French terry, stretch velour, ponte, double knit, medium-weight jersey with at least 10% crosswise stretch.

Notes:

• Use a 1.5cm (⁵⁄₈in) seam allowance.
• You can use a regular sewing machine as long as it has an adjustable zigzag or other stretch stitch, or you can use an overlocker if you have one.
• After sewing the seams, trim the seam allowance if you have used  a regular sewing machine.

Skills:

• Work with stretch fabrics
• Make a drawstring channel and cord for the hood
• Sew contemporary drop shoulders
• Add a lined hood to your garment