Maeve zip-up hoodie
Maeve is a loose-fitting zip-up hoodie with a straight silhouette. The front features patch pockets and a separating zipper. The garment has drop shoulders and long, loose-fitting shirt sleeves finished with cuffs. There is a decorative panel attached by coverstitching all along the shoulder and sleeve length, with raw edges left unfinished. The semi-fitted hood features one center back seam. The bottom edge of the garment is finished with a waistband. Maeve is below-hip length.
Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina is wearing size XS in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1.5 days (12 hours).
To sew this hoodie, choose non-stretch or low-stretch, medium-weight knit fabrics. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends and synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: thick French terry, thick sweatshirt fleece.
Attention! We do not recommend using lightweight fabrics.
As an additional fabric for the waistband and cuffs, we recommend using rib knits or ready-made cuffs.
The hoodie in the photos is made of thick French terry. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 370 g/m2.
The cuffs and waistband are made of ribbing. The fabric is heavyweight and medium stretch. The fiber content is 95% cotton and 5% elastane. The fabric weight is 450 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 |
2 (162–168) | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
4 (178–184) | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Main fabric, 180 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
XS | S–XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.3 | 1.35 |
2 (162–168) | 1.35 | 1.4 |
3 (170–176) | 1.4 | 1.45 |
4 (178–184) | 1.45 | 1.5 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
Main fabric, 71" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
XS | S–XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
2. Additional fabric (ribbing), 120 cm (47") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.35 m (3/8 yd).
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight knit interfacing, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
XS | S–L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
2 (162–168) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
3 (170–176) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.35 |
4 (178–184) | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Lightweight knit interfacing, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size |
XS–XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 |
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide — 1.4 m (1 1/2 yd).
5. One separating zipper, Nos. 3.5–4, for all sizes:
Height, cm | Zipper length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 65 |
2 (162–168) | 70 |
3 (170–176) | 70 |
4 (178–184) | 75 |
Height, ft | Zipper length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 25 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 27 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 27 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 29 1/2 |
6. Two zipper top stoppers for adjusting the zipper length (if needed).
7. Twill tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide, for all heights:
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
cm | 44 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 55 |
inches | 17 3/8 | 18 1/2 | 19 5/8 | 20 1/2 | 21 5/8 |
8. Drawstring cord for the hood, 5–7 mm (1/4") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 1.3 m (1 3/8 yd).
9. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker / 3 spools for the coverstitch machine).
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for construction and finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- coverstitch or coverlock machine for attaching the decorative panel, finishing the pockets and hood. If you don’t have a coverstitch machine, it may be replaced with a twin needle on any regular sewing machine that can do a zigzag stitch
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
Important! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 37.2−51.3 | 14 5/8−20 1/4 |
Waistline ease | 54.2−68.2 | 21 3/8−26 7/8 |
Hipline ease | 20.6−35.6 | 8 1/8−14 |
Upper arm ease | 16.4−22.1 | 6 1/2−8 3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length including waistband, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, cm |
1 (154–160) | 68.7 | 76.6−78.2 |
2 (162–168) | 71.7 | 78.6−80.2 |
3 (170–176) | 74.7 | 80.6−82.2 |
4 (178–184) | 77.7 | 82.6−84.2 |
Height, ft | Back length including waistband, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 27 | 30 1/8−30 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 28 1/4 | 31−31 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 29 3/8 | 31 3/4−32 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 30 5/8 | 32 1/2−33 1/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for heights 3 and 4 the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
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