🌸 Patchwork Sweatshirt Vest — PDF Sewing Pattern
Sweatshirt upcycle method · 5″ squares · No sleeves to cover · Lace and binding on every edge · Sizes S–XXL · Illustrated instructions
The quickest way to a patchwork piece you will actually wear: a sleeveless vest made from a plain sweatshirt and a stack of 5″ squares.
Cut the sleeves off, cover the body in squares, stitch them down, open the front and finish every edge with soft binding and a little lace. With no sleeves to cover, it takes far fewer squares and much less time than a full jacket. One weekend, start to finish.
A vest layers over everything: a long-sleeve tee in autumn, a shirt in spring, a turtleneck in winter. It is the patchwork piece for anyone who finds a full quilted jacket too warm or too much.
✔️ Illustrated step-by-step PDF instructions (3 pages)
✔️ Actual-size guides for the front and back necklines and the armholes, sizes S to XXL
✔️ A chart to measure your sweatshirt and know exactly how many squares, how much lace and binding you need
✔️ Print-at-home on A4 and US Letter
The fit comes from the sweatshirt you choose. Pick a crew-neck sweatshirt in your usual size for a neat vest, or one size up for a relaxed layer over knitwear.
🌸 Sleeveless: far fewer squares and much less time than a jacket
👕 Built onto a ready-made sweatshirt: fit and soft fleece lining already done
🧩 Designed around 5″ (12.7 cm) precut squares
🤍 Bound and lace-trimmed neckline, fronts, armholes and hem
1 crew-neck sweatshirt in your size
5″ (12.7 cm) precut squares: 66 to 98 depending on size (1½ to 2½ charm packs)
½ yd (45 cm) of cotton for the bias binding
Narrow cotton lace trim, about ½″ (12 mm) wide: 4½ to 5¼ yd
Matching sewing thread, a stretch or ballpoint needle
Sewing machine, ideally with a walking foot
Rotary cutter and mat, or fabric scissors
1️⃣ Buy the pattern — your download link appears straight away
2️⃣ Print the guides at 100% and read the instructions through once
3️⃣ Remove the sleeves, cover the body in squares and stitch them down
4️⃣ Open the front, add the binding and lace, and layer it over your favourite top 🌸
A first garment project · Using up charm packs · Layering in autumn and spring · Quick handmade gifts · Anyone who loves patchwork but runs warm
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. Nothing physical will be shipped. Your files are available to download immediately after purchase.
Sweatshirt, fabric and trims are not included. The fabric layout in the photos is one example: every garment made with this method comes out one of a kind. Colours may look slightly different from one screen to another. This listing is for the PDF pattern only, not a finished garment. For personal use and small-quantity handmade sales.
