How to draft a hood - quick and easy, step by step!

[@MariSews]

This is a really great tutorial. I don’t like the way a lot of people draft hoods and the fit on this one looks great! Will definitely be trying this one out

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yeah, hoods is definitely an interesting subject. I made one for my little one using the same principle and she loves it. But then I had a Skype call with my dad and I was wearing the hoodie test garment and my dad commented that hoods need to be big! :) Let me know how it goes if you try it out :)

[@jimchampoux5171]

Thank you for the clear, easy to understand video. Converting your pattern to a 3 piece hood would make an excellent part 2!

[@valerieconrad1005]

Thank you for this tutorial... and all your tutorials! I just finished my first hoodie! I used this hood pattern and added ease to a raglan top pattern that I like the fit. I had the confidence to do it from watching your videos!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great job, Valerie! Here's to many more of your sewing creations, so proud of you!

[@19Celia57]

You never cease to amaze me with your pattern and sewing talents! Beautiful, as always. ♥

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, you're so kind!

[@ashfratus8197]

thank you so much, this was so helpful! It is my very first time sewing an hood and thanks to your tutorial I was able to draft it and I'm so happy for the result! I needed it for my cosplay, and I sewed just a few things before, so I needed to make sure this would go as smooth as possible!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it helped and good luck and smooth sewing for your cosplay! :)

[@nkirukambanefo9553]

This is well detailed and a perfect fit. I love your illustration and how the hoodie fits so well. I will start using your own pattern

[@faithwalker5196]

The hoodie for your daughter is adorable. Thank you for teaching this.

[@goldenhour5654]

Best and most informative video on how to draft a hood pattern. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@evelyngautier3980]

You make my day every time I hear your voice. Thanks for this pattern. Keep safe!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Such good instructions- I pray for the courage to try this.

[@bryankuyeri869]

Thumbs up to you.Thanks for this detailed pattern

[@ShaneGraffiti]

Thank you for making these. Love how you explain everything.

[@imsewblessed1578]

You are so beautiful Alisa. The sweater looks fab on you. 👌🏼😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Christine! The sweater is actually just a mock up, not sure if I am going to finish it up or cut it up and use it for another test garment, but little one is enjoying her hoodie. :)

[@FloresResourceNetwork]

Gorgeous! Really helpful!

[@janesmith4617]

I love this tutorial! You're so clear, and so encouraging. Fabulous!

[@IndianMomsVlogs]

This is Really helpful video thank you very much. Thank you again for this pattern.😊

[@Fcamila100]

Tried it out. Hoodie came out really nicely. I was drafting a hoodie for a poncho.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Happy to hear that! Happy sewing to you :)

[@colleensubiti5979]

This was SO helpful to me when I wanted to add a hood to V9275 jacket! It worked perfectly. Thank you very much ☮️💕.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it helped!

[@janicevisger497]

Thanks so much for a thorough explanation of how to make a hood to put on any top!! This is awesome!!!♡

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

Finally got to watch this one. You really made this seem very simple. Thanks!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is, I promise - check out the instruction sheets for this as well :) you can make a hood like this for most sweatshirts, jackets, if you like to wear your hair up in a bun - add a bit of length to it, same goes for a hat :)

[@rodica69]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@cluk697]

多謝！

[@francinampopo5675]

Thank you sooo much for an easy and detailed tutorial first time seeing you and I subscribed.Looking forward for more interesting videos.From South Africa

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Francina, hi! Thank you for subscribing, I have over 200 detailed tutorials, just go to my channel and check them out :)

[@abayneshdebebe9276]

Thank you so so so much for sharing this clear way of drafting hood!

[@53lindamorgan]

Watched several hood drafting videos. Have found this tutorial especially helpful for the info on how to reduce the front length of the hood - very clearly done - thank you very much - have just finished drafting my first hood with your help🙂

[@degreatsfashion8137]

So wonderful and easy to learn. Thank you so much. I really appreciate.

[@Bonbon53539]

Just the video i needed today!! Thanks so much.

[@Pintuckpress]

Great tutorial. Thank you!❤

[@Sublime-kb1fl]

I love this, thank you for sharing

[@vickyponcedeleon8691]

Thanks for your generosity sharing the pattern 🗣😉😉😉

[@BenjaminPaulNoonan]

well done... a few good techniques to consider when sewing.

[@billiessewingcorner7213]

Hi Alisa - I used your tutorial and it works great! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy and healthy 2022 to you and your family! 😘

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! So happy! Same to you - many great things and all wishes tp come true for you in 2022!

[@morinetony8827]

I don't regret subscribing 🤗you are magical

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Just a girl with a sewing machine, but I am glad you find it useful - this brings me joy! :)

[@sajikr5817]

OMG!!! U R truely a talented sewer.. Keep it up.. 💚💚💚 from India

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

Excellent. Looking forward to trying it out. Just what I was looking for. Thank youz

[@blablabla456465456]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@patrysnel1392]

Thank you.. you're very talented..greetings from South Africa 😊

[@dashiajames1882]

This was soooo helpful, I've been trying to figure out how to draft a hood pattern. My book makes this seem soooo hard & difficult. Thanks so much..!!

[@RoroGuaruma]

Thanks for these i love it very easy thanks alot

[@nancymiranda1722]

Wow ,thanks , now i know how to do it.

[@user-creation1977]

Perfect

[@hyunrin9756]

Ahh this is so gudd i understand it very well 🤭😆 tahnk you for sharing

[@FAITH-ks7zn]

You are absolutely amazing 😍

[@TayoOruku]

This is a good tutorial

[@emilysmith2784]

This is a great tutorial but I wish at the beginning you had said how much room we would need at the bottom. Just had to start again as I didn’t have enough room 😢

[@computertipsandtricks5293]

Really helpful video, please make a video on blazer or jacket pattern .if possible for you 👍👍

[@lindajeanhouse3795]

Excellent! Thank you beautiful.

[@areejelasma5986]

I love it. What if I want to make a removable hoodie, which I can attach to my coat?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Then you need to do a research/figure out how to sew detachable hood with Velcro, snaps or zippers and a coat with it.

[@Leilaamina-q8f]

😍😍 thank you

[@petro3441]

Super cool...thanx

[@mishajalalaharuu4351]

Bless You

[@homedecor3257]

Nice 👍😘 stay connected 👌

[@tdodo3026]

Hi Alisa. This doesn’t overlap at the front right? If I want to overlap the hood at the front by one inch, how can I do that? Thanks for your tutorial

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there :) just extend the front of the hood by 1". Now the hood part (the bottom) that is going to be sewn into the neckline will be 1" longer in the front on each side, which will give you an opportunity to overlap it. Think about it this way - to overlap anything - you have to make it longer. :)

[@tdodo3026]

Thank you. I will try that :)

[@tdodo3026]

Haha. I understand in order to overlap, we have to make it longer. I just don’t know how to shape it and how it effect the look

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

Question: would this work to add a hood to a blanket for an adult? Or would I use a cape hood? I’ve been seeing all sorts of reading blankets with hoods (such as Emposia), but they’re $75 or more. I can’t really find any tutorials on how to actually make one.

[@odipage9308]

Hi, I don't wear hooded tops only because they feel like it's choking me. Do you by any chance know if it's possibly possible to have a 2 or 3 inch gap opening on the front of top instead of it being sewn all around the neck? Or would it even look okay?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Sure, the best answer to your question would be for you to make a sample garment and take look if you like how the hood looks with a gap at the front neckline, like your proposed :)

[@jenniecoon2654]

Hi there! Tried your hood method today, loved how simple it was, I seem to have messed up somehow and can’t quite figure out where I went wrong , my hood does not meet in the front of the dress I made for my daughter and when I measured the pattern pieces I had the same length measurement on the bodice and hood. If you have any tips I’d greatly appreciate it.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Did you add seam and hem allowances? If you added them - did you sew them evenly?

[@jenniecoon2654]

Thank you for your response! I did, and I sewed them fairly evenly, may have gone a little larger than intended, but I ended up with almost a 2 inch gap on the front neckline so I think I made a bigger mistake than that. Planning to play with it tomorrow and add some extra seam allowance, but wanted to see if there was any other advice.

[@effiongjay373]

This is great....however I realised after adding the extra length that corresponds to the depth of the front neck from the depth of the back neck, it became too long in height.

[@faustinateye9563]

Please can you help me cut nurse curp

[@d.nicholson5034]

how hard is it to turn a hood into a collar type

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Would you please explain more? What do you mean by "collar type"?

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I have never liked a hoodie; because, they just don't fit me. There is to much fabric around the neck. Plus, they will not stay up. Thanks to you, I now know why I hate them. Thank you or this video. Please stay safe.

[@sandracampbell7278]

I like your method… however, how comfortable is the fit? …it appears to be pretty snug to me…

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I like the fit, plenty of rooms for me. The best answer to your question is for you to make a test hood and adjust from there for your preference.

[@sandracampbell7278]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity will do… thanks for responding…

[@heartslessons6243]

👍🙂

[@flowerflower6437]

Can u put measurement number cm

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Please use google to translate inches to cm, you might also have a ruler that has both - you can use it as well.

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Alisa!! Love your tutorial, seems a lot easier than other hoody tutorials I’ve seen…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵