Carina Sweatshirt Dress
In this tutorial, we’ll sew an easy, comfortable sweatshirt dress for kids with a crew neck, pocket, and wide cuffs. Patterns included for ages 4 to 13!
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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew the Carina, a comfortable sweatshirt dress for kids with a crew neck, concealed side pockets, shaped sleeves, wide cuffs, and a lower band.
It is an approachable first clothing project that introduces useful techniques for sweatshirts and other casual knit garments.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Read fold markings and notches before cutting the pieces.
- Join the shoulders and attach the sleeves while the body is open.
- Apply a smaller rib-knit neckband evenly.
- Create concealed side pockets with the class’s alternative method.
- Shape the wide sleeves before attaching the stretch cuffs.
- Add the lower band in two sections.
Fabric choices
Use brushed sweatshirt fabric for a warmer dress or French terry for a lighter version. The neck and cuffs need rib knit or another fabric with enough stretch for fitted bands.
The lower band may be cut from rib knit or from the main fabric when it has suitable stretch.
Make it your own
Use the design as a starting point for a sleeveless summer dress, a shorter T-shirt version, or a rib-knit variation.
Pair it with the leggings for women, kids, and babies.
New to downloadable patterns? Review how to use a PDF sewing pattern before cutting.
Pattern sizing
The included pattern covers ages 4 through 13.
The class includes an easy-level video lesson and a downloadable PDF dress pattern.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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