5 free kids’ hoodie sewing patterns to try
5 awesome free kids’ hoodie sewing patterns to try
Looking for the perfect DIY project to keep your little ones cozy and stylish? To celebrate the launch of my fall High Desert Shine collection, I’ve rounded up some fun and easy hoodie sewing patterns for you.
Whether you're stitching for kids’ playdates or just lounging at home, these patterns offer versatility, comfort, and endless customization options.
And best of all, they’re free!
Meet the High Desert Shine Fabric Collection
Where the buffalo roam: High Desert Shine celebrates the animals, plants and birds of the Northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains landscapes.
It’s available now on Spoonflower and Raspberry Creek Fabrics in tons of different knits, perfect for these hoodie patterns!
Here are just a couple of combinations from the High Desert Shine fabric collection that you could try for these fun kids’ hoodie sewing patterns:
The FREE Salla Baby PDF pattern includes:
Sizes: newborn - 4 years
designed for knit fabrics
Options: hoodie & pullover style, multiple colorblock options
Fabric: medium to heavy weight knit fabrics
Format: digitally drafted pattern pieces with individual size layers, Interactive PDF tutorial
Includes imperial and metric cutting charts
This hoodie is meant to be a little oversized and features a wide neck for easy on and off. It also comes with a fun kangaroo pocket that is sewn into the waistband.
Sizes: Newborn - 5T
Options: Includes a crossover hood and Henley hood combo
Fabric: Any knit, recommended: French Terry
Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Format: PDF Download + Projector Optimized page
Video Tutorials available
The beautiful scuba hood, raglan sleeve and faux piping on the sleeves adds a ton of interest to this hoodie.
Sizes: 0M - 6T
Fabric: Any knit, recommended: medium weight jersey, interlock or stretchy French Terry
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Format: PDF Download
This hoodie is designed to be worn over a t-shirt. The hood is lined but you could size it up and have a fully lined top for a super cozy look!
Sizes: 2-6 years
Fabric: Any knit, recommended: medium weight jersey, interlock or stretchy French Terry
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Format: PDF Download with blog instructions
Note: This pattern is from a now-defunct website from 2013, but good news - the Wayback Machine still had a copy!
Fleece Hoodie Jacket with zipper by Porcupine Patterns
The beautiful scuba hood, raglan sleeve and faux piping on the sleeves adds a ton of interest to this hoodie.
Sizes: ages 3-8
Fabric recommendations: Polartec Fleece
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Format: PDF Download + Blog Instructions
Video Tutorial available
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Looking for the perfect DIY project to keep your little ones cozy and stylish? To celebrate the launch of my fall High Desert Shine collection, I’ve rounded up some fun and easy and free hoodie sewing patterns for you.