Rainbow MEN - I AM Patterns

I AM Rainbow, a sweatshirt where the only limit is your imagination. Choose from 20 variations with pockets and 10 versions without. Make itwith or without a zip. There are two pockets to choose from: kangaroo or welt. At the neckline, choose either a classic or overlapping hood, or neckband, or a ribbing collar. The rainbow can be finished with or without ribbing.

Level: Simple

Sizes: XS to XXL

Seam allowances: Included

The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.

VERSIONS

This pattern gives you the possibility of making 30 different versions. The different features of this garment are:

2 styles: zipped hoodie or pullover sweatshirt

2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed

2 types of pockets: kangaroo and welt

4 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood, neckband and ribbed collar

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

RECOMMENDED 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). The ribbed collar can only be sewn in ribbing.

SUPPLIES

Fabrics / Ribbing

Ballpoint needle

Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper* 23 5/8 (60 cm) long

Hooded versions:

1 1/4 yards (120 cm) 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 (20 cm x 40 cm)

Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template

*23 5/8 is the conversion for 60 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 24 long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 3/8. To understand how to do this, refer to the instructions in step 2 (Preparing the pattern).

FABRIC REQUIRED (YARDS)

It is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Above, we indicate the yardage for the main variation (A1). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to the instructions in step 4 (Cutting the fabric).

BODY MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)

Height: 53/4 ft

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)

*From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the sleeve
**From the shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the garment