1/4 Zip Sweater Tutorial ✂️ No pattern needed! How to sew a sweatshirt jumper with a zipper front

[@sybilh4024]

FABULOUS tutorial !! Just finished my winter fleece cozy top. Thank you! so much!

[@SlewLiving]

Thank you! Amazing, I'm so glad you tried it out!

[@kathleennewbern480]

This was a great tutorial. It helped me add a zipper to my husband’s pullover hoodie. Now I’m going to dig out the other hoodie I put in timeout because the neck hole was just a little too small. Thank you!

[@SlewLiving]

Thanks for your lovely comment! Glad it helped and good luck with the next one!

[@joanspence5836]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have a pattern but I always think its a good idea to see what to expect. Pattern instructions often assume knowledge. So thanks again. Love the explanations

[@SlewLiving]

Pleasure! You're right, it's great to see an overview of what to expect before you get started. Happy sewing!

[@madeleinehiebert3717]

I've made 5 of these already!! Thank you so so much for the video. You're brilliant!

[@SlewLiving]

Amazing! I'm so glad it was a useful video :)

[@t.lucalake8963]

THANK YOU!!, BEAUTIFUL LADY, for this GREAT tutorial. You are an EXCELLENT instructor. You have given this relatively new, male sewist the confidence to believe I can make this 1/4 zip sweater.😊😊

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome! Best of luck with your sweater!

[@TuesdayBee]

This is the best tutorial for this type of sweater, I've made 3 fluffy fleece sweaters with this! I'm finally going back with a 4th in a flannel fabric, I'm so excited! 💖

[@SlewLiving]

I'm so glad to hear it! Awesome job making so many!

[@aliciasinfinity]

Wow, what a fabulous tutorial! I'm so glad I found your channel, can't wait to watch more! You are a great teacher :)

[@SlewLiving]

Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰

[@irishinoslo]

I just started Simplicity S9328 knit dress, with 1/4 zip, today. Although I'm an experienced sewer I knew immediately the zip would be fiddley. Your video was just what I need. Thanks!!

[@SlewLiving]

I'm glad it helped you ❤ finishing zips beautifully is always a tricky task!

[@flyaboveall320]

Great job 👏🏽

[@leylaturkmen2514]

Thanks a lot i tried this one for the first time and it is awesome. 🌹👍🎉

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome! I'm glad it turned out 🥰

[@pavlal.4552]

Awesome tutorial, thank you so much.

[@SlewLiving]

You're very welcome!

[@eryngi1462]

I've always wanted to know how those sweaters are made! Thank you!

[@SlewLiving]

You're welcome 😊

[@Madiwasborn]

nice tutorial, will be making this soon!

[@kimlombard4397]

This video is just perfect!! Love it

[@carolines2088]

This is so good! I have a wonderful fitting but old and dirty hoodie that I now can copy and since I'm breastfeeding I will let the zipper go a but further. Thank you!

[@SlewLiving]

Great idea! Glad you can put that old hoodie to good use 👌🤗

[@aylaw8265]

Amazing! You’re so clever. I want to online shop at spotlight and make this in lock down 😂 thank you 💗💗

[@SlewLiving]

Haha do it! I need to make another one because I gifted this one to my friend! 🥰

[@gen2917]

So helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@hounamao7140]

girl! you need more subscribers, these videos are super useful. Could you do a Breckenridge henley ? Would love to make one

[@SlewLiving]

Aw thank you! I had to look up what a Breckenrisge Henley is 😬 but it looks like a style I would wear so I will have to give it a cracking soon! ❤

[@betisaraglas8057]

hi!! love the tutorial. how do you call the fabric you are using and where do you buy it? thanks!

[@SlewLiving]

Thanks! I'm using French Terry fabric. If you look that up you should be able to find many stockists depends on where you live!

[@rachaelsherlock4164]

Hey thanks so much for this! I started making one by hand last year (didn't have a machine at the time) just by approximations and gave up after the body and arm so now I can go back and finish it! I do have a question though... What paper are you using to create your stencils?

[@SlewLiving]

Pleasure! Hope yours turns out well. I have an old stash of patten making paper since I used to work in the industry, but now I've run out and I just use butchers paper or whatever rolls of brown paper I can find easily 🤗

[@Krystal-hl5kn]

Is there a way to make the 1/4 zipped sweater into a full zipped sweater ?

[@SlewLiving]

There is! It would be easier to do a full zip than a 1/4 zip, if you watch a video on how to sew a full zip it'll help you 👌

[@d654321ful]

what are the green markings on the front armhole and front and back neck? And were they included when you traced the final pattern piece?

[@SlewLiving]

The green highlighter markings are my 1cm seam allowances 😊 Remember to add seam allowances to all final pattern pieces!

[@coralsea7021]

Can you please let me know what stitch you use for top stitching, is it a regular straight stitch or special stretch stitch

[@SlewLiving]

I used a regular straight stitch for this top stitching because I only top stitched areas that didn't require a lot of stretch 😊

[@applesetbananas]

How much fabric did you use for your sweater?

[@SlewLiving]

I can't remember exactly but I think it was just on 1 metre!

[@willmch8598]

Where did you buy your fabric?!

[@SlewLiving]

I purchased this cotton terry from Draper's Fabrics in their Melbourne store. They do have an online store too!

[@ameliegudenus]

Hello! I am not sure on how to draw the back facing piece, could you please help me? :)

[@SlewLiving]

Sure thing, DM me on instagram @slewliving and I'll try to help!

[@accagamer1473]

How much fabric do I need for that?

[@SlewLiving]

It depends on the width of the fabric and the size of the jumper being made, but roughly 2yards should be an estimation only!

[@AngChG1802]

❤🙏🤗

[@amingue3941]

how much of fabric we need?

[@SlewLiving]

It depends on how wide the fabric you are purchasing is and what size you are planning to sew. I recommend watching the instructions and use your existing garment as a template to estimate how much fabric you will require.

[@Kar8930]

Would u say this is beginner friendly? I’ve never sewn a top😅

[@SlewLiving]

I would say it's not beginner friendly unfortunately! For beginners I would recommend a jumper with no zips no buttons no fastenings, so that you can learn how to sew the fabric first!

[@johannechampagne7332]

Finishing the collar was too fast for me. I wasn’t clear on it.

[@SlewLiving]

Sorry about that! I will note down to do another video that might be more clear in future.