Sewing a shirt with a wrap collar - it's quick and easy! The plus-size hoodie can alternatively be sewn with a sophisticated wrap collar. The cut is also perfect for larger sizes!
The most important things at a glance
- For sewing Guste, stretchy fabrics such as sweatshirt fabric, French terry, viscose jersey, velour, or stretch velvet are best suited.
- The sleeves and body are cut close to the body and slightly flared at the hem.
- The sleeves of Guste are made in two pieces.
- The Guste shirt can be sewn with a wide wrap collar or a hood.
- You can easily download the Guste sewing pattern here on the blog.
Sophisticated: Sewing a shirt with a wrap collar
Fancy a great hoodie? You probably already know the cool Pepper Hoodie with its panels. Many sewing enthusiasts have already sewn it and are delighted with its fit.
The request for an additional hoodie pattern without panels came very quickly. And of course, I couldn't say no! :)
Guste is a raglan hoodie with a generous patch pocket.
The sleeves and body are cut close to the body and slightly flared at the hem.
Especially practical: Instead of a hood, you can also sew the pattern with a beautiful, wide wrap collar.
By the way, instead of a turned-under hem, you can also easily sew a ribbed finish.
The sleeves of Guste are (like all my raglan cuts) made in two pieces.
There's a reason for this: The cuts are designed to fit larger sizes too.
That's why there are plenty of darts, bust width, etc. hidden in the sleeve and shoulder area.
You won't see them, but the good fit is due to the sleeve being split.
However, you can beautifully topstitch the seams, then they will lie beautifully flat and won't add bulk.
What fabrics can I use to sew the shirt with a wrap collar?
The shirt is cut slightly fitted. That's why stretchy fabrics are particularly well suited for Guste.
- Sweatshirt fabric*: The soft, brushed material on the inside can be used to sew beautiful hoodies for the colder months or cool summer evenings. Sweatshirt fabric is easy to work with and is therefore also well suited for novice sewing enthusiasts.
- French terry*: My absolute favorite fabric! French terry is a kind of hybrid between jersey and sweatshirt fabric. It is thinner than sweatshirt fabric and thicker than jersey, and it is very pleasant to work with. If you are still hesitant about jersey, I recommend French terry: No rolling edges or wavy seams. And simply very comfortable on the skin. French terry is also very well suited for clothing in larger sizes because it adds very little bulk!
- Jersey*: Also a very good option! Jersey can be used to create summery hooded shirts for the beach or as a combination partner for shorts and capri pants. There are many options available, ranging from firm Romanit to softly flowing viscose woven fabric.
- Velour*: Cozy and warm, yet still well dressed? With soft velour fabrics, you can't go wrong. However, the velvety fabric is not entirely easy to tame. My tips for sewing with velour fabrics will surely help you!
Here I am wearing Guste in the hoodie version in size 42. I sewed it from an absolutely dream fabric: A beautiful organic French terry*.
What you need for sewing
- Stretchy fabrics such as sweatshirt fabric, French terry, viscose jersey, velour, or stretch velvet
- Sewing thread*
- Fabric scissors*
- Iron
- Patchwork ruler*
- Marking pen
- Sewing machine, overlocker/coverstitch machine if necessary
Here I am wearing Guste in a maritime mix of red-and-white stripes* and dark blue French terry*.
Important: If you like wearing stripes too, make sure to align the patch pocket with the stripes on the front piece! If you are still inexperienced, read my tips & tricks for sewing striped fabric!
How much fabric do I need for which size?
- Sizes 32 - 36: 155 cm
- Sizes 38 - 44: 175 cm
- Sizes 46 - 50: 185 cm
- Sizes 52 - 54: 210 cm
- Size 56: 220 cm
- Size 58: 225 cm
- Size 60: 230 cm
How is the sewing pattern prepared?
Print the sewing pattern on A4 paper at 100% without fit to page.
Check that the control square is 3 x 3 centimeters.
Glue the sides of the sewing pattern together according to the layout and only then cut out the individual pattern pieces.
A 1-centimeter seam allowance is included in the sewing pattern.
Important: Read the sewing instructions once before you start.
I'll tell you how to transfer patterns in my post Copying patterns - here's how to do it easily!.
What fabric pieces do I need for the shirt?
- per sleeve: 1 front sleeve, 1 back sleeve
- 1 front piece, cut on the bias, mark the bias at the neckline with a pin
- 1 back piece, cut on the bias, mark the bias at the neckline with a pin
- Hood: All pattern pieces 2x (e.g. in a contrast color)
- Wrap collar: All pattern pieces 2x (e.g. in a contrast color)
- 1 pocket piece in a single layer of fabric
Sophisticated: Guste with a wrap collar instead of a hood. I sewed this great piece from a pleasant navy blue French terry with curry-colored stripes*. The sleeves and collar are separate and made from a perfectly matching curry-yellow summer sweatshirt fabric*.
I'm totally in love with this piece! By the way, you can also see in the photo how I fitted the patch pocket into the stripe pattern. :)
How are the pattern pieces for the shirt prepared?
Transfer all fit marks and markings to the fabric pieces.
To avoid getting confused while sewing, you should label the pattern pieces individually.
The sleeves consist of two combined pattern pieces. The narrower pattern piece is the back part of the sleeve.
Which size do I need?
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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