My fourth Make Nine project for this year - a zip-up hoodie for husband.
The fabric is warm sweater knit in dark navy and the pattern is Apollo hoodie by Sinclair Patterns - a pattern that had been in my Make Nine list for a couple of years and which i finally decided to try.
Like my own Lotte by Sinclair Patters, which I made previously this year, I changed so much the visuals of the pattern, that I wouldn't be surprised, if the designers couldn't recognize it themselves :)
The major mods I introduced are the solid color of the front and the sleeves and the zipper at the front. I also added outer pockets, which are copied from a Burda men's hoodie I made last year and I also tweaked a bit the size of the hood, as husband dislikes big and heavy hoods.
Although this is not my first rodeo with men's hoodies, with this particular one I found myself going back to basics - I took notes from my first hoodie for husband and used some of the techniques I had applied then, three years and ten hoodies ago :). I added pieces of fabric, where the hem rib meets the front zipper, I enclosed the end of the zipper in the hood and hid the seam of the hood inside the lining of the hood - small touches, which give more professional look to the garment, IMHO.
I had thought that the piece of fabric was big enough for a hoodie and a pair of joggers, but I was wrong. I do plan to buy more of the fabric and make husband the joggers, as he asked for them, but later in the autumn, as the season for warm lounge clothes is already over here.
A pair of green wood-peckers we saw in the park yesterday, where we took these pictures.
Great article! Hoodies are such a versatile staple in everyone’s wardrobe—perfect for layering, comfort, and expressing personal style. I always appreciate learning more about how different materials, like cotton and fleece, impact both durability and comfort. Thanks for sharing these insights!
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