Sweatshirt turn jacket
 

I saw a lady wearing a sweatshirt that she made into a jacket. She had took off the neck line and cut the sweatshirt down the middle and made it into a jacket. and quilted the pockets and other details on it Could someone tell me if there is a pattern on how to do it. Or tell me what to put in the search engine to tell how to make it.
Thanks
Nell

Google sweatshirt jacket

There's a tutorial done by ugly cook here on the board. I've made a few over the past 2 years. They are fun and easy (and so soft to work with too!)

i believe the name of the pattern is from "moonlight design" and the lady's name is gerri. i did 2 jackets w/her patterns and love each one.

I have made several sweatshiet jackets that I have measured the exact center of the front and cut it, scarry at first. I have embroidered on them with different designs. A larger one on the upper back and smaller ones on upper front and/or, down the front. I will use binding to cover the raw edges oe surge them and fold toward the inside and do button holes on one side. I don't cut off the neck or cuffs that often. I have cut off the bottom edge so that the jacket didn't hug as tight.

I have done a couple of sweatshirts made into jackets. I cut them apart, taking off the cuffs (I make sure I buy a size larger and with ample sleeve length) and cut it up the center. I lay it on backing and machine quilt all over it. (I have a long arm, but my friend did the same on a DSM). After its quilted, I trim the backing and sew it back together. I used a binding like a quilt binding. I have people ask me where I got my jackets and are floored when tell them it started life as a sweatshirt. One I had with sleeves too short, I added fabric on the end and folded it up. It looks like a cuff, but only I know that the sweatshirt sleeve is not under the cuff! Its extra fabric!

There are some patterns on Nancy's Notions -- Mary Mulari I believe is the one who has done many of the designs. I think there is a DVD there as well.

I have made some of these and have the following recommendation...to cut down the middle, first draw a line down the center of sweatshirt, sew stay-stitching on each side of line and then cut apart on the line. If taking off neck line or bottom of sweatshirt, I also stay stitch before cutting off, it keeps the sweatshirt from stretching out of shape.

Can some direct me to Uglycooks posts or what ever on here. I tried to email her but it said she exceeded her message quotes. And dont know how to look for it myself. Sorry.

Where is craftybear I miss her links she give us

Just do as you described and you will have it made. They are trully easy and fast. I removed the cuffs of the sweat shirt because I don't like the tight fit around the wrists. But it is yours so you do what you want.

go to the top of the page and on the right you will see a blank section...type in the name and click on the icon next to it for search.

i did a search on this new platform and got this http://www.quiltingboard.com/search.php?searchid=8783
i had to use advanced search and the first tab, and chose Tutorials section

I think I found it! LOL...we'll figure it out, hang in there.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...et-t58056.html

I slip a small cutting mat under the front and use my rotary cutter and ruler to cut down the middle.

I didn't have a pattern I cut mine down the front left collar piece on used heat and bond to turn under front piece or you can stitch down I then remove bottom ribbing enough to add pocket I made mine tiangled sticthed the 2 ends plced ribbing back on then all done. Been making them for years!!! Great gifts

I have mAde several of these over the years and they are easy. I am not a super seamtress either!. I was forntunate to find a bin of sweatshirts last year and picked one up for $5. what a bargain.
I always try sew4home.com and search for any patterns I might need. happy stitching.

I have a pattern where you make collars to attach. I have square, round and ruffled versions and am happy to share. PM me if you are interested. Please also understand that my son moved home and I lost my sewing room so it may take me a bit of time to find the patterns.

Here is a link for the jacket I made from a sweatshirt. turned out really nice.
http://www.ceciliassamplers.com/quil...t-jennifer.asp