Pattern Review ~ The Little Hooded Jacket

From Beth: Debbie has her “creating mojo back” and her four boys are also back in school (yes: four!). Learn about all of this and more (including Debbie’s love of papercrafts, sewing adventures and life in the UK) on her blog, Oliviagrace designs. Debbie reviewed the popular Favorite Things Little Hooded Jacket sewing pattern below and used Summer in the City fabric for a lightweight, fun jacket. Three more jackets to go, Debbie!

Pattern
The Little Hooded Jacket by Favorite Things Little hooded jacket by Debbie, Oliviagrace designs
Description
As per the pattern envelope: A small version of our pattern ‘the hooded jacket’ (#V020) in toddler and children’s sizes.
Fabric Recommendations
The pattern does not give recommendations for the kind of fabric to use but this jacket is easily adaptable to either lightweight cotton or a heavier cord fabric. The edgings are optional and again could be anything from ribbons to decorative lace, etc.
Materials
For a complete materials list for the various sizes (Size 1-12), view The Little Hooded Jacket pattern. Click the “View Larger Image” button below the pattern image.
Overall Design
The overall design of this jacket is basic but very functional. It would make an ideal play jacket for toddlers or could be made into a more formal school jacket with some basic additions.
Written Instructions
Very easy to follow and basic instructions in language even a beginner would understand (believe me– this is the first item of clothing I have ever sewn!!).
Diagrams / Images
The photographs on the outside of the pattern package show both boys and girls in this jacket (the pattern is adaptable for both sexes). Also in the photograph it shows quite a number of different fabrics that have been used from cotton, polyester to fleece lining, etc.
Pattern Pieces
The pattern pieces were very easy to identify and marked in age sizes which was far better than inches, etc. I followed size 1 for my two year old and it fits perfectly. I think the sizes may be on the slightly large size so best to make sure you measure properly before cutting the pattern.
Overall Level of Difficulty	Beginner
As mentioned before this was the first item of clothing I have attempted (apart from aprons) and, to be honest, I thoroughly enjoyed making it! I have a four year old who is now begging for a jacket like his little brother and, yes, I will make him one. In fact I may make all four boys one– Von Traps here we come!!
Modifications + Tips
As I wanted a summer jacket for Ethan I used very fine cotton and lightweight lining. As we are working on fastening his own clothes right now I am going to add buttons to the front of the jacket to enable him to do it himself. I omitted the ribbon edging, with the jacket being so lightweight it just didn’t warrant the extra detail. Little hooded jacket in action!
Conclusion
A very easy to follow pattern even for a beginner. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try their hand at clothing. For the more adventurous sewing artist there is so much scope in this pattern and extras you could add– the possibilities are endless.

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11 Responses to “Pattern Review ~ The Little Hooded Jacket”

1. Kathleen responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 9:04 am →

   I love this pattern. I have made my daughter four of these jackets so far! I just picked up some Follow Your Imagination fabric so I might have to make up another one!!

2. Helen responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 10:11 am →

   Thanks for the review – this jacket looks really versatile. It would be great in cord with a fleece lining for autumn.

3. Heather responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 10:49 am →

   I LOVE this jacket!! I’m inspired now to make one for each of my boys! I think I’ll “borrow” the buttons idea for the front as my boys are also learning to dress themselves!

4. Becky responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 12:45 pm →

   I made my son one of these last winter using a mid weight denim and some cotton fabric and it turned out great. I did add some extra top stitching to make the seams lay nice and flat. I like that this pattern comes in such a variety of sizes so that I can keep making him new ones as he gets too big for the old ones.

5. Angela responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 1:58 pm →

   And yet another pattern I just picked up. I can’t wait to make my little one a lightweight fall jacket with this one. Of course, with temps today being in the 90’s it’s hard to believe she’s going to need it soon even with the colorful leaves! Thanks for a great pattern review!

6. Emily responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 4:03 pm →

   Cute pattern.

7. katie responds:
   Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 6:16 pm →

   Thanks for the review! That’s one cute jacket!

8. Kristin responds:
   Posted: September 25th, 2007 at 8:43 am →

   Adorable jacket, great review! Thank you!

9. earthchick responds:
   Posted: September 25th, 2007 at 11:50 am →

   This is exactly what I have been looking for, to make corduroy jackets for my boys. Thanks for the review!

10. Sandy responds:
    Posted: September 28th, 2007 at 5:41 am →

    This is an adorable jacket!

11. Megan responds:
    Posted: September 28th, 2007 at 6:04 am →

    Thanks for the review! You make it sound so easy that I just might have to give it a shot!