Color-Blocked Sweatshirts Sewing Pattern Roundup
Inspired by our colorful Bamboo Dream Sweatshirt Fleece fabric collection and Matching Rib, we've gathered this (now updated!) collection of color-blocked sweatshirt patterns. Perfect for scrap-busting your stash of knits or putting together some new color combinations from ours!
Greenstyle Reef with Colorblock Back
The Greenstyle Reef is a versatile kangaroo sweatshirt pattern with half-zip and full-zip options. It stands apart from other hoodies with decorative seaming, creating plenty of opportunities for interesting color-blocking. You can purchase a bonus color-blocked middle-back add-on, which includes five piecing designs for the back panel, including a rainbow and a sunburst.
Size Range: B to M, up to a 58-61" bust
Format: PDF only
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Maison Fave Ressac Sweatshirt
The Ressac is an elegant semi-fitted sweatshirt from French design house Maison Fauve that just begs to be color-blocked. With raglan sleeves, contrasting rib underarm panels, a wide neckband, and a kangaroo pocket, you can play with both color and texture. We love the way the neck pleats add a sophisticated touch to this otherwise casual top.
Size range: Up to a 48" Bust
Format: PDF only
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Tessuti Lennox Sweatshirt
The Tessuti Lennox is a loose, drop-shouldered sweatshirt with elevated details. The most interesting thing is the color-blocking, which extends a triangle from the bodice across the sleeve. It also has a comfortable, wider neck opening and offers an interesting option to gather the sleeve cuffs with wide elastic (or use traditional same-fabric cuffs). The sweatshirt hits at the hip but does not gather in, giving it more drape. It would work well sewn in cotton fleece fabric or French terry. Quite elegant!
Size Range: AUS 6-22 (US 2-18), up to a 48" bust
Format: Digital or Printed
Sewing Level: Advanced beginner
Color Inspiration: Ash Melange + Black + Lilac
Named Patterns Aalto Sweatshirt
The Aalto Sweatshirt has a loose, relaxed shape that is created in part by a beautiful wavy front seam, perfect for color contrast! An unusual design in knits, this curve really sets the Aalto apart.
Size Range: Up to a 52" bust
Format: Digital or Printed
Sewing Level: Intermediate
French Navy Patterns Bastian Sweater
Head back in time to the days of rugby shirts and ringer tees with the French Navy Bastian. This fun pattern features both a sweatshirt and a t-shirt with ring insets in the sleeves. A comfortable raglan design with a curved hem makes this cozy and playful.
Size Range: Up to a 59" bust
Format: Digital Only
Sewing Level: Beginner
Tilly and the Buttons Drew Sweatshirt
Colorblocked raglan sleeves and contrasting bands make this a great option for scrap-busting sweatshirt fleece fabric. This crewneck raglan comes in a cute cropped version that cinches at the waist, or a classic hip-length sweatshirt. The sleeves are verging on a batwing shape, giving it a blousy, round feel. It would make a comfy weekend jumper in the hip length, or a modern look that accentuates the hips with a pair of high-waisted jeans. Very generously sized due to the built-in ease!
Size range: US 2-30, up to a 60" bust
Format: Digital or Printed
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Hey June Handmade Sitka Sweatshirt
In contrast to the blousy Drew, the Sitka Sweatshirt is closer fitting—still comfortable, but more proportionally cut in width and length with slightly drop-shoulder, set-in sleeves. It has three options: one solid color and two with color-blocked chevrons on the front and back. The Sitka uses the same fleece fabric for the body and bands, simplifying shopping and adding ease at the cuffs and waistband.
Size range: US 0-20 in a B cup or 14-30 in a D cup, up to a 60" bust
Format: PDF only
Sewing Level: Beginner to Advanced Beginner
Sew Liberated Nest
For the quilters or quilting-curious out there, the Sew Liberated Nest is your gal. Front and center is a large quilt block that lends itself beautifully to scrap-busting. The Nest sweatshirt verges more on a long-sleeved tee with its pretty crossover V-neckline. This is especially true if you omit the cuffs. Very versatile, we especially like versions that extend the quilted vibe with hand-sewn topstitching along the seams. Best made in stable knits such as sweatshirt fleece, French terry, interlock, and ponte.
Size Range: 0-34, up to a 58.5" bust
Format: PDF Only
Sewing Level: Advanced Beginner
Oliver + S Noord Tshirt and Sweatshirt
The Noord Sweatshirt is another fun top similar to the Lennox, with elevated tailoring details and a distinctive color-block panel arrangement. And who doesn't love a pattern that does double duty? The Noord works well in heavy and mid-weight knits, worn either as a long-sleeved tee in jersey or French terry, or as a sweatshirt in sweatshirt fleece. We love the curved corner, high-low hemline, and uniquely shaped panels in the bodice and sleeves that multiply the color-blocking options.
Size Range: XS-XXL with three cup sizes (A/B, C, and D), up to a 46" bust
Format: Print and Digital
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Color Inspiration: Black + Eggplant + Peacock