Friends, I'd like to introduce you to the latest SBCC Patterns addition: The Stowe Sweatshirt. Similar to the Berkshire jeans, I've been wearing this one for quite awhile. Originally it just started out as a personal project to fill some wardrobe gaps, but I decided it was time to share it with all of you.
The thing about the Stowe Sweatshirt is that it was designed to be a classic style. It's something that you can make over and over again and still feel timeless. Sure, lengths can change, but that's an easy one! As with most SBCC Patterns, my goal is to develop patterns that you can make, hack, and sew on repeat.
The Stowe Sweatshirt is raglan style pullover with a crew cut neckline with cuffed long sleeves and a banded hem. The Tshirt view is a short sleeve raglan with a longer length and looser hem. It also features the same crew cut neckline. Both views have the option for a the traditional V front applique that is topstitched on.
As I write this in early January, it's been a decidedly warm winter. My sweaters are looking a little lonely, but all of my Stowe Sweatshirts have been in full rotation. In fact, it was designed with seasonality in mind. You know those early days of spring where it's too cold yet for just a tee, but you don't need the sleeves anymore? Right, this is where the tshirt view comes into play. I call it a tshirt, but it's just a great transitional piece in the right fabric.
Speaking of, I really I like to make the Tshirt view in French terry so it still has the warming feel of a sweatshirt. I even designed the short sleeve so you turn the hem outwards to show the loops of the French terry. But if that's not your thing, no worries! You can still make a regular turn back hem. For the sweatshirt view I would make this up in your favorite sweatshirt fabric. It could be French Terry, or something fleece lined. Just make sure there is still enough stretch because I want you to have maximum comfort.
The cuffs, neckline and hem bands are all designed for a coordinating rib knit fabrication to allow for maximum stretch and recovery. If you don't have access to rib knit and choose to make the bands out of your main fabric, it's really important that you have a lot of stretch. You may even need to lengthen the bands a little. Just play around with it by perhaps cutting it a little longer, testing it out and then adjusting as needed.
I completely understand the coordinating rib knit can be hard to find. I highly recommend Jumping June Textiles (not sponsored, just a personal fave). Their sweatshirt fleeces are very cozy and they have a great selection of matching rib knit.
The Stowe Sweatshirt comes in sizes XXS-4X and is available in all of the usual formats: tiled PDF, copy shop, and projector. Because it is a relaxed fit, it does not have cup sizing. Instead I would recommend that you choose your size based on your chest, first and foremost. From here you can grade down to the hip that suits you best.
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I am so happy to see another new pattern from you so close to the jeans release! I’ve been sewing your patterns since forever. Last year, I made a decision to no longer purchase patterns that didn’t offer petite sizing, or offer projector files. So now I am pretty much dependent on you…no pressure or anything. ;)