Rainbow Sweatshirt 70 Variations, Sewing Pattern, I AM Patterns

Rainbow is the ultimate customisable sweatshirt – a playful and versatile pattern with 96 possible versions to suit your style. Choose from four lengths (classic, above the knee, below the knee, or mid-calf) and three pocket styles: kangaroo, welt, or in-seam.

Make it with or without a zip, and pick your preferred neckline: a classic hood, overlapping hood, or simple neckband. Finish with ribbing for a sporty edge, or leave it off for a more relaxed look. With so many possibilities, Rainbow is the perfect canvas for your creativity.

Important to Know: I AM Patterns are designed to be traced off. The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. This means that you will be able to make multiple sizes of the garment and adjust the pattern as you trace it if necessary. For this you could use tracing paper, baking parchment, thin wrapping paper; or we can supply you with some spot and cross pattern paper.

Suggested Fabrics: 

Garment: jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French Terry . . .

Ribbing: ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands).

Fabric Requirements:

Versions:

This pattern gives you the possibility of making 70 different versions, and 26 more versions without pockets!

The different features of this garment are:

• 2 styles: zipped hoodie or slip-on sweatshirt
• 2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed
• 4 lengths: classic, above-knee, below-knee and midi
• 3 types of pockets: kangaroo, welt or inseam
• 3 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood or neckband

You can then choose the sweatshirt you want to make by combining the different features together.

Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper :

• Classic length: 21 11/16 in*(55 cm)
• Above-knee: 32 in (80 cm)
• Below-knee: 35 in (90 cm) long double-slider zipper
• Midi: 43 in (110 cm) long double-slider zipper

*21 11/16 in is the conversion for 55 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 22 in long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 5/16 in. To understand how to do this, refer to step 2 (Preparing the pattern) of the instructions.

All hooded versions:

• 11/4 yards of drawstring cord
• 2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width)
• Scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing

Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20cm x 40 cm)

Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template

You will also need:

• Fabrics / Ribbing
• Ballpoint needle