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Cross over back hoodie – Free sewing pattern download PDF #UP1017

Posted on June 5, 2023November 25, 2025 by Zelena

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Slip on this cropped hoodie for your next yoga session. Its relaxed fit is designed with a cross-over back, dropped shoulders and ribbed trims. Wear it with your favorite high waist leggings and a sports bra for a stylish outfit. Easy sewing project with free PDF sewing pattern!

1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!


Material

  • FABRIC: 1.8 m fleece, french terry, ponte knit, or scuba knit
  • RIB: 2.5 m rib knit trim (14 cm wide)
  • All-purpose thread
  • Stretch needle
  • OPTIONAL: Stretch twin needle
  • 2x eyelets (0.8 cm wide)
  • A small piece of interfacing
  • 1.5 m of cord (0.6 cm wide)
  • OPTIONAL : 2x aglets or cord stoppers

Important: Fabric requirements are based on a fabric width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, additional yardage may be required.


Download the free PDF sewing patternโ€ฆ

โ€ฆ and once youโ€™re done, share a photo of you wearing proudly your new hoodie with #unfetteredpatterns or tag us @unfetteredpatterns!

UP1017-A4-Letter_compressedDownload

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Sizing Guide

This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!

If you want to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!

XXSXSSMLXLXXL
Bust85 cm89 cm93 cm99 cm105 cm113 cm121 cm
Waist64 cm68 cm72 cm78 cm84 cm92 cm100 cm
Hips92 cm96 cm100 cm106 cm112 cm120 cm128 cm

Finished garment measurements

  • Length: approx. 51 cm.

Construction Order

The following points break down all the step you need to complete this project. However, please note that they only cover the basics!

Reminder that seam allowances are 1 cm wide, unless stated otherwise.

  1. Fold the back bands lengthwise and sew to the back panels. The bands need to be stretched to fit.
  2. Overlap the back panels to match the center back notch on the neckline, and baste the overlapped parts together.
  3. Fold the front band lengthwise and sew to the front panel. The band needs to be stretched to fit.
  4. Sew the front and back at the shoulders.
  5. Attach the sleeves.
  6. Sew the front and back at the side seams. Be sure to secure the seams at the bottom of the garment.
  7. Sew the hood pieces together.
  8. Install the eyelets on the hood pieces (see marking on pattern for placement). **Don’t forget to to fuse around the eyelet placement before installing!
  9. Hem the hood with the twin needle (turn once 3 cm).
  10. Sew the hood to the neckline.
  11. Make the cuffs and attach to the bottom of the sleeves. The cuffs need to be stretched to fit.
  12. Thread the cord into the hood. Finish the ends with aglets, cord stoppers or knots.

Good luck with your sewing project!


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10 thoughts on “Cross over back hoodie – Free sewing pattern download PDF #UP1017”

  1. Marie says:
    June 8, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    Bonjour ! J’aime beaucoup vos patrons, avez-vous pensez a crรฉer une newsletter pour que l’on soit avertie de vos nouveaux articles ?

    Merci et bonne soirรฉe !

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    1. Unfettered Patterns says:
      June 9, 2023 at 12:13 am

      Marie – I’m new to blogging… I’ll see what I can do!

      Reply
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  4. Erin Marsee says:
    September 14, 2025 at 1:55 pm

    This file isn’t downloading. It just opens in the browser. Some others did download as PDF and some are only opening in the browser. Can you help?

    Reply
    1. Zelena says:
      September 15, 2025 at 2:20 pm

      Hi, if that happens, right-click on the black button that says “download” and choose “save link as”.

      Reply
  5. FABIANA says:
    September 18, 2025 at 6:11 pm

    hermoso

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  7. Elisabetta says:
    January 29, 2026 at 9:21 pm

    Hi Zelena, I just discovered your blog and I’m liking it a lot! Wow!
    i absolutely want to try out this project and go through all your website!

    I also discovered that “AlKarimDesign” on Etsy is selling your patterns since 3 month (as etsy site says) and if it’s true it looks quite unfair…maybe can be useful to know it?

    kind regards

    Reply
    1. Zelena says:
      February 2, 2026 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks for letting me know! I’ll look into it!

      Reply

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