How to Make a Hooded Jacket Step by Step
The hooded jacket is one of the more comfortable and functional jackets. It's recently become a popular or fashionable item for people of all ages. You can make a hooded jacket by sewing it from a pattern step-by-step and, with a few modifications, you can make a hooded jacket for any occasion.
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Things You'll Need
- Heavyweight cotton fleece (for shell)
- Lightweight fleece or flannel (for lining)
- Zipper to match
- Buttons (optional)
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Thread to match
- Needle (for buttons)
Instructions
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Choose a pattern for your hooded jacket or purchase one from the local sewing shop (see Resources).
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Cut the pattern pieces according to the size of the jacket (small or medium, for example). Print out the pattern if you got it online, using A4 paper, along with the instructions for gluing the pages together. Wait for the glue to dry and cut the pieces for the size you need.
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Choose the type of cloth you want for your jacket. Use the pieces of the pattern to find out how much cloth you need for the shell and the lining.
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Pin the pieces to the cloth and cut the hooded jacket pieces.
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Follow the instructions of the pattern (see Resources). The instructions tell you the best order for sewing the pieces together, starting with the hood itself. They also give you the precise measurements for hemming and attachment.
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Finish sewing and enjoy having a new hooded jacket.
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Tips & Warnings
Make personalized modifications, such as adding buttons or using a contrasting zip color. Use the measuring charts that come with the patterns to simplify sizing the pieces. Follow an alternative method to make a hooded jacket: take a sweatshirt, and use the instructions for the hood and zip to transform the shirt into a jacket.
