This Fitzroy Hoodie Is Absolute Comfort
As of late, I am only wanting to sew things that are roomy, comfortable, and easy to sew, so now when I buy new patterns that is what I am searching for. These days I need quick sewing success to keep me motivated to sew.
I bought this pattern in May 2019. I knew I loved it but the right fabric didn't speak to me until March 2020.
I was pleasantly surprised to find this bright yellow modal knit fabric - it reminded me of the high end knit fabric I have seen in retail high end brands. The yellow reminded me of the sunshine and that made me happy. I knew this was the perfect fabric for the Fitzroy Hoodie.
I believe I spent about $200 - $300 dollars in 2 days on fabric because I needed to ensure I had something to keep my sanity during what was sure to be a long difficult time period.
I had a fabric stash, but of course none of that fabric would work for want I was wanting to sew.
I shortened the bodice only 1". I normally automatically shorten the length 3", but not on this one. I believe I held the pattern piece up to my body to see where the waistband hit and determined I only needed to shorten it 1"
I shortened the hood by 1" also.
I imagine myself lounging around in this hoodie and leggings on a cold, rainy day. Or going out and pairing this hoodie and leggings with a wedge heel sandal and jewelry to match to dress it up a bit.
The instructions are sparse as with most of their patterns, but with the pictures it makes it easy to whip this up.
I bought this pattern in May 2019. I knew I loved it but the right fabric didn't speak to me until March 2020.
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| Fitzroy Hoodie |
How I Did It
In the middle of March 2020 based on what I was hearing and seeing I knew the city was going to be shut down sometime soon. I went to JoAnn's Fabric store as a last ditch effort to ensure I had fabric to sew, I wasn't hopeful because for the last few years their garment fabric quality had gone down hill and I felt forced to do my fabric shopping online.I was pleasantly surprised to find this bright yellow modal knit fabric - it reminded me of the high end knit fabric I have seen in retail high end brands. The yellow reminded me of the sunshine and that made me happy. I knew this was the perfect fabric for the Fitzroy Hoodie.
I believe I spent about $200 - $300 dollars in 2 days on fabric because I needed to ensure I had something to keep my sanity during what was sure to be a long difficult time period.
I had a fabric stash, but of course none of that fabric would work for want I was wanting to sew.
My Adjustments
I shortened the sleeves 2" but should have shortened them another 2" because the sleeves are really long on me.I shortened the bodice only 1". I normally automatically shorten the length 3", but not on this one. I believe I held the pattern piece up to my body to see where the waistband hit and determined I only needed to shorten it 1"
I shortened the hood by 1" also.
My Constructions Pictures
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| Hood |
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| Top Stitching |
Conclusion
I really love this no-fuse hoodie, you slip it over your head and your on your way.I imagine myself lounging around in this hoodie and leggings on a cold, rainy day. Or going out and pairing this hoodie and leggings with a wedge heel sandal and jewelry to match to dress it up a bit.
The instructions are sparse as with most of their patterns, but with the pictures it makes it easy to whip this up.
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