PRETTY seams with BUST SHAPING= GOLD. Nazare Zip-up hoodie (Itch to Stitch). Let's sew it!

This jacket for knits has unique diagonal shapes that incorporate bust shaping, and that is amazing! The Nazare zip up hoodie from Itch to Stitch has an amazing fit and an awesome sewing methods that will result in a super professional and neat jacket. I made one in a Ponte knit with a "boucle" type print.
What you'll see today:
*Stabilising for the zipper and pockets
*Assembling the front pieces and patch pocket
*Sewing the zipper
*General construction
*Covering the zipper tape & hood seam
*Interlining the hood
The Nazare zipper hoodie comes in sizes 00-40US with a regular & full bust option. It’s 20% off through Sunday the 29th of January 2023. This is my affiliate link: itch-to-stitch.com/product/na...
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Specifics:
*Size 16
*Ponte roma print
*Added 1.5” length to the front and back
*Added 1” length to the sleeves
*Interlined the hood pieces with a really light ITY knit
Helpful videos:
Setting sleeves on the round: • Sewing knit sleeves ON...
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[@laurajones4088]

Karina, your Nazare hoodie is gorgeous! The unique diagonal seams made it impossible for me to resist. Thank you for the pattern review and great sewing tutorial!

[@funkyneeniestuff]

I marvel at your precision, Karina. I always learn so much from you. Thank you so much!

[@brucechrisfarley]

I'm so grateful for your awesome videos Katrina. Without your guidance I would have struggled to get this completed

[@seamsuneven7824]

Really beautiful Karina. I really love the fabric and your outfit.💜

[@patriciaferrito9245]

That fabric is gorgeous. Nice job.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you! 😊

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

I love the hoodie!! And I so appreciate you going over the details of the construction. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 😊❤❤❤

[@Saladmama57]

I got the notification from Kennis about the new sweatshirt, but wanted to see your review first before buying through your affiliate link. Thank you for posting, Karina!

[@suek7086]

Me too, I just bought it.

[@Saladmama57]

@@suek7086 It's in my cart while I browse other patterns on the site. 😇

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hope you like it!

[@janepack850]

Oh you do such beautiful work. I use your videos often when I need guidance. Wisconsin, USA. Thank you so much 💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@brendadouglas9833]

Very nice. Thanks for these instructions, you brings out areas to be careful with which really help. Once again, thank you.

[@lemtaz]

Beautiful work. I think I will try to customize my twill tape by adding some of my decorative stitches in matching colors to tie it together.

[@voipgrl]

Thanks for the idea to interline the hood! Before watching your video I had already lined my hood, interlining is a much better approach! Thanks for the video!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

This pattern has so many great features! and you did a great job showing them. Being reminded of your shopping day with your dad was a bonus.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

So true! I was so happy to make the fabric so quickly!

[@debrariley2057]

Another great video, such great information and pattern review and your sewing demo’s are fabulous. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and enlighten the sewing world.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peeshyholland433]

You are an amazing seamstress. Thank you for this cool video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Oh thank you!

[@bettygrim2954]

Another great video. Thanks

[@suecrook5606]

Thank you for the sew along It is super helpful and has inspired me to have a go at making this jacket. I love your hand basting, I'm going to do that too.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can do it! once you get into it, it'll be hard not to.

[@corrineshilling5949]

Great job Karina

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much :)

[@georgiastewart5035]

Such a lot of work but you made it look easy and fabulous as ever! Unfortunately, I never wear hoodies but really value all your teachings, thanks Karina.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I get that, and I'm glad you can see the value in the sewing, because of these things work for many other styles too.

[@_M_Art]

Thank you for doing sew-along videos! They are so helpful. I've just purchased this pattern, along with other patterns from your sew-alongs, and I'm more than happy to use your affiliate link as a thank you for these videos 🙂

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@cjane51]

I just bought this pattern. Great timing Karina. Thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hope you like it!

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Great tutorial thank u❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rebeccaw9656]

I love this fitted/shaped and cropped style of hoodie pattern. Your make is super cute, and I greatly value your sew-along as a resource.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@mariondunlop651]

Beautiful. Love the fabric

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeanmurray5539]

This is an amazing video. Your work is beautiful. The hoodie looks amazing. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful instructions.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

I just bought this pattern yesterday! Love it! Perfect timing.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lorlor2831]

Thank you, this is such a nice design. I live on the coast of California and live in hoodies year round. I’m not a fan of the ones without zippers, I feel like they are choking me. This is going to be wonderful ❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I also love the option of wearing them open or closed :)

[@debbieevans7276]

💚

[@gertrudewelsh781]

This looks great on you. I am trying to justify another hoodie pattern. 🙄

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I get it. I think the fit on this one is amazing :)

[@mdowney2740]

Love it!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks!!

[@carolyngethings]

Such a terrific design and your fabric choice is fabulous! Great video showing construction. Can I ask if when you sewed the seams on the knit fabric using your sewing machine if you used a zig zag stitch at any time or just straight stitch? I've heard of the new Maraflex thread and wondered if you've tried that? Thanks Karina xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t have access to specially threads here in Brazil so it’s just regular thread. I use a narrow zigzag that looks almost like a straight stitch.

[@cherylberry5982]

I'm excited about this pattern. My Question is about the bust. I am petite height and need the full bust size. But I usually lower the bust an inch. Will I need to do this or is it even possible without messing up the pocket, etc.?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Woven fitted styles need a super accurate fit and that’s when I’d be super accurate about the bust point. This jacket is looser, made for knits and there’s no tight fitting princess seams. The original full bust option was ok without modification because the shaping comes from the armhole above the bust. No need to drop anything.

[@jebobarr4091]

The jacket is beautiful and I loved your twill stay tape solution. Could narrow ribbon be used as well?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think ribbon is not too stable and it can fray on the edges over time. I wouldn’t use it.

[@jebobarr4091]

Thank you for your reply.

[@kellymartin1176]

Thanks for this awesome video. How do you remove the metal zipper teeth? I struggle with that.

[@nozztozz]

Yes. I kept looking for that in the video. Would like to see

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I have a small pair of pliers and take them one by one. Metal teeth come out easy. Plastic ones are very hard to remove.

[@kellymartin1176]

Sounds like I need patience. I’ll try small pliers 🙂