sewing lab : full-zip hoodie
objective
cut + sew full-zip hoodie using McCall's pattern guide.
guidance
To comprehend the instructions from the McCall’s guide requires previous sewing experience.
My sewing lab instructor, Kathy Lewis, was able to help decipher each process step that was difficult for someone new to sewing.
tools
1 thread scissors
2 seam ripper
3 liner marker
4 rotary cutter
5 needle
6 test piece
7 fiskar shear
8 ruler
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Juuki TL2000Qi
I used this semi-industrial sewing machine because it directs spool thread + controls the needle much smoother than domestic sewing machines.
material
95% nylon 5% spandex
nylon woven with crisp drape &
lightweight nature perfect for outdoor apparel.
Windbreakers, as well as activewear, made from this material, will repel the sweat or rain that you encounter while maintaining dimensional stability..
the process
cut patterns to size large
This material is loose in nature making it hard to manage while sewing.
Pinning garment in place helps
for a clean sew.
neck edge
hood layout
sewing yoke to shoulder
sewing 5/8 in seam allowance
sewing hood to yoke
sewing pocket lining
facing front view
front pocket
instruction stated 28” zipper, however,
the jacket required a 24” zipper
pinning zipper
sewn zipper
fitment check
final prototype
