Plus Size Sweatshirt with Kimono Sleeves
Easy sew plus size kimono sleeve pullover top - inspired by an original vintage 70s baseball sweatshirt.
Download this quick make, follow the sewing tutorial, use contrasting fabric for its long sleeves or keep it plain, either way, you'll have an oversized sweater pattern, which can be used time and again.
Sewing Skill Level: Lower Intermediate
On downloading this pattern you will receive x3 files
a) Patterns Pieces - to be printed then tiled together b) Tiled Grid - to help you assemble your pattern pieces c) Instructions - for making up your jacket
These files are best opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader (it's free via Google). Print out in either A4 or US Letter.
Recommended Fabrics: Light - Medium weight jersey. Knitted/Stretch fabrics
For instructions on how to assemble tiles to create pattern pieces, head over to The VJ Seamsters sewing group on Face Book. There, you will also be able to exchange 'make up' tips and tricks with other VJ Seamsters.
Contains:
- Pattern Pieces - to be printed then tiled together.
- Instructions - for making up your Sweatshirt (in cms/metric).
- Tiled Grid - to help you assemble your pattern pieces.
Materials you need at home:
- Thread
- Stretch Iron-on interfacing for pattern pieces D and E
- Fabric Allowance: 114 cm/45" - 2.00m
- Fabric Allowance: 145 cm/57" - 1.80m
VJ Seamsters
At VJ Seamsters we make vintage inspired patterns for the curvy 'apple shaped' woman.
As well as flattering the curvy form, we create patterns which we consider 'contemporary classics': styles that don't date quickly and can be easily customised and adapted to your shape.
When choosing a style, check its sizing spec before you buy, so that you can gauge how much ease the style allows. Remember, some styles are more shaped and fitted than others so the amount of ease often differs from pattern to pattern.