Men's Half button Fleece Sweatshirt DIY | How to sew sweater - sewing tutorial

[@elenadidenko5123]

You made the fold over tape sewing look so easy. That was the hardest part for me!

[@isainstitches]

It used to be super hard but sewing it first under the fabric is a game changer with my machine!

[@maroua4944]

I think it's a unisex sweatshirt very beautiful I will made it for my self

[@isainstitches]

So glad you like it! Thanks for the supportive comment!

[@erinbaril2627]

Love it! I couldn't find fold over tape and used the same fabric as my button placket to bias bind the edges and it turned out so cute. Your tutorial made this project so easy! Thank you!!

[@isainstitches]

So glad it worked out well for you!! Thanks for the feedback

[@hookandlooped]

So clear and clean thank you!

[@isainstitches]

Glad you liked it!

[@CraigBowman-z7m]

Thanks so much! This was such an easy to follow video!

[@isainstitches]

Pleasure!

[@flyaboveall320]

Incredible job

[@isainstitches]

Thanks!!

[@lancelusero6709]

More content like this please! You make great videos.

[@isainstitches]

So sweet! Thanks a lot, more coming!!

[@clarencetherrien9359]

Hello, could I use my serger instead of my sewing machine+ coverstitch ? I don’t have a cover stitch … So maybe a should finish the seam with my serger before al sew with my sewing machine ?

[@isainstitches]

Hi! Sure! (I don't have a coverstitch either)

[@Tinzy17]

what size zipper should I be looking for? Same question for the bias tape?

[@isainstitches]

Sure! Everything is among the pictures on Etsy, there's a table "other supplies" in the "pattern sheet" (it depends on the size you pick)

[@Tinzy17]

Hi! I noticed you had some triangle notches in the collar and the back top panel when sewing the collar on but I’m not seeing any notches on the pattern - any advice on how many to cut and how to space them on the collar pieces? Do I also need to do them around the panel if I do the notches on the collar? Tysm in advance, this is my first sewing project!

[@isainstitches]

Hi! Wait there are notches on the collar, one on each side (to connect to the shoulder seam, let me know if you can't see them) and then a little advice: always notch the center of your pieces (the ones that are symmetrical) by folding the pieces in half and snipping 👌

[@jingjin6897]

Very cute video of your familiy trying them :)

[@isainstitches]

haha omg thanks

[@marydesourdy6481]

Do you have any suggestions for finishing edges WITHOUT a overlock/server? This will be my first ever clothing item and I only own a regular sewing machine

[@isainstitches]

Hi, most people who don't have an overlocker use the zig zag stitch on their regular machines. Some machines offer an overlock stitch (I never tried it though, my machine is too old and doesn't have it)

[@JanasSignature]

Hi :) Is it possible to add a lining e.g. lay the fleece double to make it a little warmer for winter? :)

[@isainstitches]

Sure! You might have to size up though, because this pattern being slim fit there isn't that much ease (garment measurements are provided btw)

[@JanasSignature]

@@isainstitchesthank you so much :)

[@JanasSignature]

@@isainstitches one more question of you don’t mind :) I’m not experienced in elastic fabrics, so do you think I could get away with a sherpa fabric if I size up?

[@isainstitches]

@@JanasSignature I made a sherpa version once in actual size, and it was a waste of resources, my bf couldn't even get his shoulder through the lower part of the sweatshirt! It's possible, but check the garment measurements vs yours well.

[@Tinzy17]

Hi there! One more question about the pockets. When you unfold the front piece and you place the first pocket piece - are you putting the pocket's right side, on the right on top of the right side of the fabric? So that the right sides of each pocket and front panel are touching? so technically when you look down at your piece you see the right side of the front panel, and the wrong side of the pocket looking back up at you? This would mean when I place my second pocket piece on top of the first, the right side of the second pocket is up against the wrong side of my first pocket - does this sound right to you? Was a bit confused when you said put the right sides together for both pockets, that wouldn't be possible if you put the right side of the first pocket on the right side of the front panel right? Couldn't quite make that out with the colour of your fleece! Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

[@isainstitches]

7:15 the fabric is wrong side up. That means that we'll have the right side inside the pocket. 7:34 right side is now up. Does it help?

[@Tinzy17]

@@isainstitches No sorry talking about the front hand pockets, the two not the chest pocket!

[@Tinzy17]

the side pockets specifically

[@isainstitches]

@@Tinzy17 Give me some timestamps please ^^

[@mariaelenaplasenciarealest4202]

Hi great video. Thank you. I’ve ordered the pattern on Etsy but am curious to know which fabric you use for the placket.

[@isainstitches]

I used some light gabardine. Use a woven fabric and I recommend not 100% cotton. I've tried poplin and the wrinkles after washing are ugly, synthetic fibers will avoid wrinkles

[@mariaplasencia]

Thank you

[@wyattclimb]

Were mm snap buttons did you get?

[@isainstitches]

I bought my snap buttons as a kit from on Amazon, 12 mm of diameter

[@TaylorRojek]

Do you have a piece on interfacing where the zipper goes? I didnt' see that in the instructions

[@isainstitches]

If you mean the button placket, yes, these two parts are backed with interfacing, it's in 01:44

[@TaylorRojek]

@@isainstitches No actually-- I'm looking at about 3:20. Should there be a piece of interfacing on the back of the fabric where the zipper goes?

[@isainstitches]

@@TaylorRojek Absolutely, always add interfacing wherever you'll have a zipper (anywhere there'll be some pulling, even more so if the fabric is thin or stretchy). Also mentioned in the pattern piece inventory in 01:12

[@ghostgear5104]

I was wondering if interfacing could be used on the collar? It seems many patterns call for it, I never use it but was wondering why some call for it and others don't?

[@isainstitches]

Hi, yes good question. So interfacing will be required in two cases: 1) to rigidify certain parts of a garment, so that they visually look stiff. Hence backing shirt collars indeed, or shirt cuffs. Some formal jackets are entirely backed with interfacing. 2) to reinforce areas of a project that will be torn, pulled on, just manipulated a lot: wherever you have buttons, zippers, eyelets. Here it's not necessary to add interfacing to the collar to stiffen it because polar fleece fabric is thick and with the topstitching in 10:47 it'll stand on its own. As for interfacing it to reinforce it, it's not necessary, there isn't much pulling here. Hope it's clearer!

[@louisachiew5453]

Hello! I'm wondering for in between sizes, would you recommend sizing up or down please? Thank you :)

[@isainstitches]

Hi! Size up!

[@Tizzeal]

If doing a zipper instead of the snaps when would you add that?

[@isainstitches]

Modify the pattern before cutting your fabric, and then adding the zipper comes at the same moment as adding the buttons

[@SandraPozaAlvarez]

What type of thread do you use? Will the stitches pop when stretched?

[@isainstitches]

Yes good question! I sewed with a regular straight stitch, regular thread. My fabric is a bit stretchy indeed, so 1) the garment does include some ease it's not tight= no negative ease, 2) the seams may only pop if they're pulled on but I doubt I'll ever try and pull this garment down to my feet 2) as for most of the only horizontal seams, they are for the elastic bias, which I sewed while stretching the bias so the stitches already are adapted to stretching the bias to the max. Hope this helps!

[@SandraPozaAlvarez]

@@isainstitches thank you for answering so fast! Yes, I understand now! Can’t wait to make it!

[@beefcakees]

Wow.... 😮❤

[@isainstitches]

Thanks!

[@zofiarynkowska3115]

I love this pattern! I already have all my materials, but I wonder if you made the sleeves shorter as well or just the body part?

[@isainstitches]

Good question, only the body part

[@zofiarynkowska3115]

@@isainstitches thank you 😊 can't wait to finish my fleece! Yours looks soooo beautiful 😍

[@isainstitches]

@@zofiarynkowska3115 Thank you!! I'm so delighted with it, it's easy and looks store-bought!

[@lorafey]

Love it!

[@isainstitches]

Thanks Lora 😘

[@salkhseth2571]

Nice

[@isainstitches]

Thanks

[@siphesihlemethula3703]

I can't really gain access to purchase the pattern on both sites. Please refresh/update the sites

[@isainstitches]

Hi! So weird! I don't have any controle on Etsy as it's a huge marketplace... I'm pasting the link again here www.etsy.com/listing/1386649829/half-snap-fleece-sweatshirt-for-men

[@AlyssaSimonne]

Im obsessed with all the fleece jacket options!🤩This one im making for my dad for Christmas & I have a question-what size elastic bias tape do you use? I believe I have 5/8inch but it looks really thin, I’m wondering if I should get a bigger size

[@isainstitches]

Hi, so glad you like it! I made 4 of these for Xmas three years ago, then the Comfort Hood x4 the next year, and now I guess I need to come up with a new DIY present for next year! I used a tape that's 2 cm wide, or 0.8".

[@FlaviaSoare]

Hi Isa, what's the name of the fold over tape in german? Could you please share the link on Snaply? I have been trying to find this for the past 30 min without success...I can't find the german translation of this thing. Thanks a lot!!

[@isainstitches]

Hi Flavia, you should find it as "Schrägband elastisch, Einfassband Falzgummi", but for some reason there are very few colors right now.

[@sujansingh8539]

can you explain pattern this piece

[@isainstitches]

Hi, sorry I don't explain how to draft things, I only show you the sewing steps with the pattern already drafted available

[@nicoleo8541]

Hi! Where did you say you got the elastic from? I’ve already sewn everything up to that part but realized I got the wrong type (not stretchy). I’m having a lot of trouble finding some in the color I want

[@isainstitches]

Hi Nicole! Bought mine on Snaply. If you're in the US I know some girls on Instagram bought theirs on Amazon

[@eva-ef9uu]

@isainstitches I can't find it on the Snaply website. Is it too much to ask for you to share a direct link to it?🙏🙏

[@АлінаКравченко-е4р]

Just bought a pattern. Going to sew this project. How much fabric in general I have to buy?

[@isainstitches]

Hi! Have a look at the Pattern sheet (among the files to download), I give you the yardage per size and for two fabric widths

[@АлінаКравченко-е4р]

Okay, I see, thank you !

[@АлінаКравченко-е4р]

Hey Isa! I have one more question. So my 1 and 3 pieces ( my size is S) are different. Is it possible? Or I made a mistake. I see on your video your pieces are the same

[@isainstitches]

@@АлінаКравченко-е4р Hi there! They're very slightly different, but you say for you they're very different?? Was there a mistake in the cutting process? Check the measurements that match, they must be equal.

[@catwightman2943]

Have purchased my pattern! Can't wait to get started - I wonder, would it be possible to use Fleece for the placket or is it not sturdy enough?

[@isainstitches]

Hi! Thanks so much!! You can totally use fleece while still backing it with interfacing. I have tried (it's convenient as it allows to use the same fabric and therefore no color mismatch) but I found the thickness difficult to tackle.

[@catwightman2943]

@@isainstitches The fleece is complete! It looks amazing. Thank you so much for the pattern and this video. I did indeed use fleece for the placket, and it is very thick, but not too thick that it jeopardises the quality of the jumper. Can't wait to make some more for family members! 🥰

[@isainstitches]

@@catwightman2943 That's great news!! Thanks for asking the question and letting me/us know how it went, I'm sure other people will want to use fleece for the buttons placket too! 🥰

[@micahweiss]

you're cute !!

[@isainstitches]

Thanks man

[@24james]

Isa, did it hurt when you fell from Heaven? 💯👼🏽😍

[@isainstitches]

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