Determining Fitting Needs
A well fitted garment is one of the reasons that people want to sew for themselves and others. Measuring the finished garment and comparing it to your body measurements will determine how much ease is in the garment. Since this is a knit garment, you do not need to have as much ease. The amount of ease needed will depend on how you want the hoodie to fit. In making your comparisons, think about how close you want the hoodie to your body. One option you have is to measure a hoodie that you like the fit of and compare those measurements to your hoodie’s finished garment measurements.
Follow the video below to learn your finished garment measurements and how to adjust the bodice of your hoodie. Altering your pattern is completely OPTIONAL.
Now you will determine if you need to lengthen or shorten the sleeve. Follow this video to determine the sleeve length and alter if necessary. Pattern alterations are OPTIONAL.
To make sure your zipper is not too short, follow the instruction in this video. If your zipper is too long, you can shorten it. We will cover shortening when we get to the zipper application.