This oversized hoodie is made in heavy fleece, with a 130 cm chest and a 75 cm length. It has 10 cm drop shoulders, balloon sleeves gathered into ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem band. On top there is a roomy lined outer hood and a lined inner balaclava with an eye opening. A separating zip runs up the centre front to the nose.
On Ourlette you get your own copy of the pattern, drafted to your body measurements or a standard size. You can change it by hand or with the AI, check it in a 3D preview and follow the step-by-step sewing guide. Getting it takes a free Ourlette account.
- 14 pattern pieces, including hood, hood lining and lined balaclava
- For heavy knit fabric such as 420 g/m² French terry
- One separating metal zip, 85 cm on the materials list
- Difficulty 4 out of 5, for experienced sewists
- Illustrated sewing guide with 11 steps
- Drafted to your measurements, with a 3D preview
Fabric and notions
The pattern is designed for heavyweight knit. Suggested fabrics are heavy cotton French terry at 420 g/m², heavyweight brushed cotton at 400–450 g/m² or compact cotton interlock at 380 g/m². For the cuffs and hem band, use cotton 2x2 rib with elastane.
You also need a separating metal zip, herringbone tape to cover the neckline seam and 1 cm fusible tape for the centre front, the hem band, the balaclava face and the hood.
How it is made and difficulty
Difficulty is 4 out of 5, and the illustrated guide has 11 steps. The neck is the tricky part: the outer hood and its lining, the balaclava and its lining, and the body all meet there. Baste the layers first, trim the seam allowances and cover the seam with herringbone tape. Lining the balaclava in fine knit reduces bulk.
Stabilise the zip edges with fusible tape before inserting the zip. Reinforce the shoulders and neckline with stay tape too, as heavy fleece and a double hood add weight.
Zip and sleeves: notes from the pattern's designer
Buy the zip before you cut and adjust its length to the pattern. One note suggests 85 cm so it also covers the hem band and the zip stop sits at the very bottom; another suggests a metal zip of about 95–100 cm, so check against your own pattern.
The sleeves are 64 cm from the drop-shoulder seam, cuff included, so they end at the wrist with a blouson effect. If you want them longer, for example 70 cm, use the sleeve length option.
Fit and preview
This is a men's pattern with an oversized shape: 130 cm chest and 75 cm length. On Ourlette you can draft it to your own measurements or to a standard size.
The 3D preview cannot draw the balaclava or its eye opening, and it shows the garment in a different colour. The pieces are in the pattern; the colour comes from the fabric you choose, such as the anthracite grey of the sample.
Questions
What fabric do I need for this hoodie?
A heavy knit: cotton French terry at 420 g/m², brushed cotton at 400–450 g/m² or compact interlock at 380 g/m². Use 2x2 rib with elastane for the cuffs and hem.
Is this pattern for beginners?
No, it is rated 4 out of 5. The layered neck and the zip call for some experience, though the 11-step illustrated guide walks you through it.
Which zip should I buy?
A separating metal zip. The materials list says 85 cm and one design note suggests 95–100 cm. Buy it before cutting and adjust the length to the pattern.
How do I print the pattern?
Printing the PDF at true scale needs a Maker or Atelier plan, since this is an AI-drafted design. Formats include A4, US Letter, A3, Tabloid, A0 or 36 × 48 in copy shop and projector, with a test square and page map.
How do I get the pattern?
With a free Ourlette account. It costs 60 coins and you get your own copy, drafted to your measurements or a standard size.
