1/4 Zip Sweater Tutorial ✂️ No pattern needed! How to sew a sweatshirt jumper with a zipper front

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In this video I’ll show you step by step how to sew a sweatshirt with a front zipper. I’ve seen so many cool retro style 1/4 zip jumpers so I thought I would sew my own and show you how you can do the same.
If you have never used a sewing machine or if you’re rusty with how to thread one up, how to wind a bobbin or adjusting the settings, then make sure you watch this video first! • Setting up a Sewing Ma...
Welcome to Slew Living! I'm Esther and I sew stuff to support a slow lifestyle.
If you’re starting to learn about sustainable and ethical living and how to curate a more mindful closet, a great step is to learn how to sew your own things. This way you can invest your own time into creating or tailoring beautiful pieces that will serve you in the long run and steer clear of cheap and nasty items that have been sewn in sweatshops or from unsustainable materials.
In the words of Vivienne Westwood, ‘Buy less, choose well and make it last!’
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@kimlombard4397 2 жыл бұрын

This video is just perfect!! Love it

@flyaboveall320 10 ай бұрын

Great job 👏🏽

@gen2917 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

@kathleennewbern480 7 ай бұрын

This was a great tutorial. It helped me add a zipper to my husband’s pullover hoodie. Now I’m going to dig out the other hoodie I put in timeout because the neck hole was just a little too small. Thank you!

@SlewLiving 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment! Glad it helped and good luck with the next one!

@dbzman19 Жыл бұрын

nice tutorial, will be making this soon!

@aliciasinfinity 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a fabulous tutorial! I'm so glad I found your channel, can't wait to watch more! You are a great teacher :)

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰

@leylaturkmen2514 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot i tried this one for the first time and it is awesome. 🌹👍🎉

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it turned out 🥰

@pavlal.4552 4 ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial, thank you so much.

@SlewLiving 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@t.lucalake8963 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!, BEAUTIFUL LADY, for this GREAT tutorial. You are an EXCELLENT instructor. You have given this relatively new, male sewist the confidence to believe I can make this 1/4 zip sweater.😊😊

@SlewLiving 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Best of luck with your sweater!

@joanspence5836 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I have a pattern but I always think its a good idea to see what to expect. Pattern instructions often assume knowledge. So thanks again. Love the explanations

@SlewLiving 9 ай бұрын

Pleasure! You're right, it's great to see an overview of what to expect before you get started. Happy sewing!

@irishinoslo 2 жыл бұрын

I just started Simplicity S9328 knit dress, with 1/4 zip, today. Although I'm an experienced sewer I knew immediately the zip would be fiddley. Your video was just what I need. Thanks!!

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you ❤ finishing zips beautifully is always a tricky task!

@aylaw8265 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You’re so clever. I want to online shop at spotlight and make this in lock down 😂 thank you 💗💗

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Haha do it! I need to make another one because I gifted this one to my friend! 🥰

@eryngi1462 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to know how those sweaters are made! Thank you!

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@carolines2088 2 жыл бұрын

This is so good! I have a wonderful fitting but old and dirty hoodie that I now can copy and since I'm breastfeeding I will let the zipper go a but further. Thank you!

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Glad you can put that old hoodie to good use 👌🤗

@hounamao7140 2 жыл бұрын

girl! you need more subscribers, these videos are super useful. Could you do a Breckenridge henley ? Would love to make one

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! I had to look up what a Breckenrisge Henley is 😬 but it looks like a style I would wear so I will have to give it a cracking soon! ❤

@rachaelsherlock4164 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for this! I started making one by hand last year (didn't have a machine at the time) just by approximations and gave up after the body and arm so now I can go back and finish it! I do have a question though... What paper are you using to create your stencils?

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure! Hope yours turns out well. I have an old stash of patten making paper since I used to work in the industry, but now I've run out and I just use butchers paper or whatever rolls of brown paper I can find easily 🤗

@d654321ful 2 жыл бұрын

what are the green markings on the front armhole and front and back neck? And were they included when you traced the final pattern piece?

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

The green highlighter markings are my 1cm seam allowances 😊 Remember to add seam allowances to all final pattern pieces!

@coralsea7021 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please let me know what stitch you use for top stitching, is it a regular straight stitch or special stretch stitch

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

I used a regular straight stitch for this top stitching because I only top stitched areas that didn't require a lot of stretch 😊

@betisaraglas8057 Жыл бұрын

hi!! love the tutorial. how do you call the fabric you are using and where do you buy it? thanks!

@SlewLiving Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm using French Terry fabric. If you look that up you should be able to find many stockists depends on where you live!

@ameliegudenus 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am not sure on how to draw the back facing piece, could you please help me? :)

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, DM me on instagram @slewliving and I'll try to help!

@Krystal-hl5kn 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to make the 1/4 zipped sweater into a full zipped sweater ?

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

There is! It would be easier to do a full zip than a 1/4 zip, if you watch a video on how to sew a full zip it'll help you 👌

@applesetbananas Жыл бұрын

How much fabric did you use for your sweater?

@SlewLiving Жыл бұрын

I can't remember exactly but I think it was just on 1 metre!

@willmch8598 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy your fabric?!

@SlewLiving 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased this cotton terry from Draper's Fabrics in their Melbourne store. They do have an online store too!

@accagamer1473 Жыл бұрын

How much fabric do I need for that?

@SlewLiving Жыл бұрын

It depends on the width of the fabric and the size of the jumper being made, but roughly 2yards should be an estimation only!

@amingue3941 6 ай бұрын

how much of fabric we need?

@SlewLiving 6 ай бұрын

It depends on how wide the fabric you are purchasing is and what size you are planning to sew. I recommend watching the instructions and use your existing garment as a template to estimate how much fabric you will require.

@Kar8930 Жыл бұрын

Would u say this is beginner friendly? I’ve never sewn a top😅

@SlewLiving Жыл бұрын

I would say it's not beginner friendly unfortunately! For beginners I would recommend a jumper with no zips no buttons no fastenings, so that you can learn how to sew the fabric first!