Shoulder Seams
Stabilize shoulder seams and stitch front and back body panels right sides together using a stretch stitch. Press seams open or toward back.
This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Half-Zip Fleece Pullover. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.
Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.
Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.
Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts
Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.
Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.
Select size based on chest measurement. For an oversized streetwear fit, choose one size up.
+12 to +18 cm chest ease for athletic mid-layer pullover fit.
Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.
Polar fleece, microfleece, or sherpa fleece (220–320 gsm)
Ensure you have these ready before starting.
| Size Bracket | 115 cm (45") Width | 150 cm (60") Width |
|---|---|---|
| XS – M | 1.9 m (2.1 yd) | 1.5 m (1.65 yd) |
| L – XL | 2.2 m (2.4 yd) | 1.8 m (1.95 yd) |
| 2XL – 3XL | 2.6 m (2.85 yd) | 2.1 m (2.3 yd) |
Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.
10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.
15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.
6 mm (1/4 in) for neckband or binding attachment.
| Piece Name | Quantity & Orientation | Grainline / Cutting Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pullover Front Body | Cut 1 on Fold in Fleece | Half-zip center front |
| Pullover Back Body | Cut 1 on Fold in Fleece | Fleece back |
| Sleeves | Cut 1 Pair in Fleece | Set-in sleeves |
| Stand Collar | Cut 2 in Fleece (1 Inner, 1 Outer) | Stand collar |
| Sleeve Cuffs | Cut 1 Pair in Fleece | Fleece wrist cuffs |
| Bottom Hem Band | Cut 1 on Fold in Fleece | Fleece hem band |
| Zipper Guard | Cut 1 in Fleece | Chin guard |
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Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (22 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.
Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.
Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.
Read full printing & calibration guide →Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.
Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.
Stabilize shoulder seams and stitch front and back body panels right sides together using a stretch stitch. Press seams open or toward back.
Stitch outer collar to body neckline right sides together. Fold zipper guard lengthwise and press. Pin zipper face-down along front slit opening with zipper guard behind left tape.
Stitch zipper tape into front opening using a zipper foot. Fold inner collar down over zipper tape to encase top teeth cleanly and topstitch zipper edges.
Pin sleeve caps into armholes and stitch. Pin front and back together at side seams, matching underarms, and sew continuously from sleeve hem to lower edge.
Form cuff and hem band pieces into loops, fold wrong sides together, and serge to sleeve openings and pullover lower edge, stretching evenly.
Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.
Possible Cause: Thread tension too high or needle blunt
Recommended Fix: Insert fresh needle and test balance on fabric scrap.
Possible Cause: Edge was stretched while feeding into machine
Recommended Fix: Staystitch immediately after cutting and use walking foot.
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