The Nest Sweatshirt, made with a comfortable knit fabric and a distinctive center quilt block, is so versatile and one-of-a-kind that it may become the most-worn item in your closet.
This is a PDF sewing pattern, available to download immediately after purchase. (What is a PDF pattern?)
The Nest Sweatshirt, made with a comfortable knit fabric and a distinctive center quilt block, is so versatile and one-of-a-kind that it may become the most-worn item in your closet. You can throw it on over leggings, wear it French-tucked into jeans, or layer it over a dress.
With a unique cross-over neckline, raglan sleeves that hang beautifully from the shoulders, and that gorgeous quilt block, you will radiate strong artistic vibes.
It’s also incredibly fun to sew: use up your scraps, enjoy color blocking, and add some handsewn texture to put your own stamp on this elevated sweatshirt design.
This sewing pattern comes with full-size pattern pieces for sizes 0-34.
This is a PDF sewing pattern, available to download immediately after purchase. (What is a PDF pattern?)
The Nest Sweatshirt is suitable for advanced beginner sewists. Familiarity with sewing stable knit fabrics is recommended, especially for View A.
Nest Sweatshirt View A
View A guides you through making your own sawtooth star quilt block. (Experienced quilters can insert their own block design.) The sweatshirt hems are turned back.
Nest Sweatshirt View B
View B (without the quilt block) is perfect for color blocking, using a special piece of fabric, or adding a panel of embroidery. This view features knit cuffs and waistband finishes.
Your Measurements
Standard height of 5’5” (165 cm), cup size C.
Inches
Size
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Bust
31
32
33
34
35
36
37.5
39
40.5
42.5
44.5
46.5
48.5
50.5
52.5
54.5
56.5
58.5
Waist
25
26
27
28
29
30
31.5
33
34.5
36.5
38.5
40.5
42.5
44.5
46.5
48.5
50.5
52.5
Hip
33.5
34.5
35.5
36.5
37.5
38.5
40
41.5
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
Centimeters
Size
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Bust
79
81
84
86
89
91
94
98
102
107
112
117
122
127
132
137
142
147
Waist
64
66
69
71
74
77
81
84
87
93
98
103
108
113
118
123
128
133
Hip
85
88
90
93
95
98
102
106
109
114
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
Finished Garment Measurements
* Sleeve length is measured from neck to wrist.
** The finished Back Length is measured from the center back neck.
For View A, we recommend a stable knit fabric, such as cotton interlock or mid-weight ponte. Birch Organic Cotton Interlock is a wonderful choice, weighing 6.6 oz/yard with a 60% crossgrain stretch and 20% stretch along the grain. Less crosswise grain stretch is acceptable as well, and will be easier to handle when you’re piecing the sawtooth star quilt block. View A has a pieced block on the front – this is an excellent opportunity to get creative with color, scraps, and hand stitching!
For View B, you can use similar mid-weight knits such as cotton interlock, ponte, and double knits as well as French terry, and tighter sweater knits.
All yardage is based on 58” (147 cm)-wide knit fabric.
View A
Sizes 0-24: 1.8 yd (1.7 m)
Sizes 26-34: 1.9 yd (1.75 m)
View B
Sizes 0-24: 2 yd (1.9 m)
Sizes 26-34: 2.2 yd (2 m)
For the quilt block, you’ll need approximately 17” x 24” (44 x 61 cm) fabric in total. It’s included in the requirements above (since it tucks in so nicely beside the sleeve!), so if you’re not making the Sawtooth Star block, you won’t need to purchase extra fabric. If you’re following the Sawtooth Star instructions, you’ll need approximately 9” x 17” (23 x 44 cm) of fabric A, 8” x 8” (20.5 x 20.5 cm) of fabric B, and 17” x 12” (44 x 30.5 cm) of fabric C. Specific cutting instructions for the Sawtooth Star follow the Cutting Diagrams.
Notions
Washable fabric marker
Clear quilting ruler
Rotary cutter
Optional: 14” piece of fusible 1/2”-wide tricot tape to stabilize the yoke seam
