I was looking for a basic dropped-sleeve sweatshirt pattern that I could use for Ryan and myself, and I found Helen’s Closet Jackson Tee and Pullover pattern. The pattern is intended to be gender-inclusive, so I wanted to put it to the test.
Sizing and Versions
If I were going to make this as a regular t-shirt, Ryan and I would choose a size 14-16. My measurements are currently: 39″ chest, 32″ waist, and 43.5″ hip. I am 5’11” tall. Ryan’s measurements are at present: 40″ chest, 34″ waist, and 42″ hip. Ryan is 6’5″ tall. However, I wanted to make a sweatshirt from this pattern, so we went up to size 18 and selected View D, the longer pullover.
Fabric
Since I was making matching joggers, I optimized my fabric purchase. I needed 3 yards of bamboo stretch fleece and ½ yard of bamboo rib knit.
- https://naturesfabrics.com/collections/bamboo-fleece/products/nugget-gold-bamboo-stretch-fleece
- https://naturesfabrics.com/collections/bamboo-rib-and-bamboo-interlock/products/nugget-gold-bamboo-spandex-rib-knit-1
- https://naturesfabrics.com/collections/bamboo-fleece/products/stellar-blue-bamboo-stretch-fleece
- https://naturesfabrics.com/collections/bamboo-rib-and-bamboo-interlock/products/stellar-bamboo-spandex-rib-knit
Pattern Alterations
TL;DR the pattern is drafted for someone with really short shoulder length, meaning the distance from the mid-shoulder point to the bust point.
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