We love to wear cozy hoodies any time of year. Even in the summer when it’s warm out, we like to take one with us when we go out just in case the air conditioning in the office or at the movies is turned up high. For some brand names, however, buying a new sweatshirt or hoodie can be expensive. We also find that sometimes our sweaters and sweatshirts that are made from quality material last a very long time; much longer than the style or design interests us. That’s where our DIY skills come in to save the day!
Check out these 15 awesome hoodie and sweatshirt projects and alterations that will amp up any style or fit of sweater!
1. Fabric applique hoodie
Do you have a sweater that’s quite plain but you’ve had your eye on similar things with bright colours and patterns across the front and back instead? Well, if you’re a sewing enthusiast with easy access to scrap fabrics, then you have just about everything you need to try this fabric applique sweater project from
2. Kids’ dinosaur hoodie
We say this pattern is for kids but, if we’re being fully honest with ourselves, we’d totally wear this design too!
3. Woven back hoodie
Have your favourite types of clothing alterations always been ones that involves cut outs and changing the shape of the fabric, like adding twists and braids to t-shirts? Well, here’s a neat sweater version of a similar technique!
4. Geometric sweatshirt with ruffled shoulders
Are you more experience with pattern making and sewing garments from scratch, so you won’t shy away from actually just making an entire sweater yourself? Then check out this awesomely shaped geometric sweatshirt from
5. Simple raglan sweatshirt
Perhaps you’re very open to the idea of making your own sweatshirt from scratch but you’d rather concentrate on pretty colours and patterned fabric than creating lines and shapes from pieces of plain fabric? Then check out how
6. Awesome octopus hoodie
If you’ve tried making fabric applique hoodies but you’d rather create a novelty garment for one of your kids (or yourself, really) than something just featuring pretty patterns, then we have a feeling you’ll love this next idea.
7. DIY Ruffled jacket
Have your favourite kinds of embellishments always been cute frills and ruffles that add texture and character to just about anything? Then we are total on the same page! This idea from
8. A-line zipper hoodie
Perhaps your favourite hoodies and sweatshirts have always been the kind that involve stylish collars and asymmetrical elements? We like those because they tend to be stylish enough to be appropriate for work days and casual dinners even though they’re still comfortable and warm. They also, however, tend to be much more expensive than plainer styles. That’s where this pattern and tutorial from
9. Cowl neck hoodie sweatshirt
Zippers aren’t the only part of the sweater you can get creative with to make yourself a sweater that’s a little more upscale and versatile! We love the way
10. Applique and ruffle embellished hoodie
Are you still thinking about the applique and ruffle hoodies we talked about earlier in this post but you’re having trouble choosing between the two? Well, who said you even have to choose? Try following in
11. Angled button hoodie
Are you still intrigued by the idea of collars and angled embellishments but you’re just not quite convinced by the styles you’ve seen quite yet? Then check out how
12. Men’s colour block hoodie
Has your boyfriend, husband, son, or brother been looking at all of these hoodie designs over your shoulder and musing about how he might really like a custom or DIY hoodie of his own design choosing too? Well,
13. Zipping baby hoodie
Are you just learning to sew and you’re looking for something to practice basic skills like neat, straight seams, putting in a zipper, and creating rounded shapes like hoods? Then make an adorable but simple hoodie for your baby! Choosing a fleece material like
14. Dual colour star hoodie
Are you still ruminating on the idea of creating cool edgy shapes in your stitching when you make yourself a custom hoodie but you’d like some kind of clear shape or design to be incorporated somewhere? Well, lucky for all of us,
15. Button collar hoodie
Just in case the last buttoned collar design just wasn’t quite what you were looking for because the buttons were a little too big or you’re not sure about the angle, here’s a slightly different take on the concept! See how it’s done on
Do you know someone who loves making and altering their own clothing and could definitely use a new hoodie or sweatshirt? Share this post with them for a little bit of sewing inspiration!
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