DIY Color Blocking Turtleneck Sweater

Fun DIY sewing project for all skill levels! This is a step by step sewing tutorial for a color block crewneck and turtleneck sweatshirt! Hope you enjoy the tutorial and feel free to contact me with any questions :)

Supplies

-LINK to Pattern: https://www.properfitclothing.com/product-page/ov...

-LINK to Fabric(Sweatshirt Fleece): https://amzn.to/3vi39zw

-LINK to Fabric(Ribbing): https://amzn.to/3lJJqFz

-LINK to Edge Presser Foot (domestic machine): https://amzn.to/3wCxWqf

-LINK to Serger: https://amzn.to/3lJJUeR

-LINK to Color Combinations Book-

-LINK to Sewing machine Singer 4423: https://goo.gl/33eHF8

Step 1: Supplies

Main Fabric: 3 - 3.5 yards (sweatshirt fleece) (be sure to pick at least 4 colors)

Ribbing: .25 yards

Printable Sewing Pattern

Step 2: Color Combinations

-This is a great tool to have when it comes to picking your color scheme.

-This book is loaded with great combinations for every season. It will really take your project to the next level!

-Here is the link https://amzn.to/3BYIHVX

Step 3: Pattern Assembly

• Download pattern.
• Print pattern.
• Tape pattern together alphanumerically from left to right, top to bottom.
• Choose garment size (use measurement chart to pick size that works best for you)
• Cut out pattern.
• After cutting out pattern. Use the guides on the pattern to cut it into sections for easy color blocking.

Step 4: Sewing Options

You can use a serger or a standard sewing machine.

Sergers are great for stretch knit fabrics. The machine cuts and sews making for a clean edge. The stitch also streches with the fabric. This reduces seam breakage. I highly recommend using this machine for the project.

Standard Machine. If you do not have a serger you can still carry on with the project. Just make sure you have your sewing machine set to zig zag stitch. The zig zag stich allows the thread to stretch with the fabric.

Step 5: After Cutting

-After cutting out the fabric you should have...

Front panel - 1 (Cut into 3 sections. Different color for each section.)

Back panel - 1 (Cut into 3 sections. Different color for each section.)

Sleeve panel - 2n (Cut into 3 sections. Different color for each section.)

Pocket panel - 1 (You can cut this panel into 2 colors or keep in one solid color.)

Neckline panel - 1 (We are using the turtleneck neckline for this tutorial. Feel free to us either option.)

Waistband panel - 2

Cuff panel - 2

Step 6: Front/Back Panel Assembly Top Section

-Grab the top sections for both front and back panels.

-Place the right sides together and sew the vertical edge at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Be sure to match both front panels up and both back panels.

-After stitching. Top stitch both seams.

-For best results use and edge stitch presser foot. This will allow you to get perfectly straight stitches.

Step 7: Front/Back Panel Assembly Middle Section

-Grab the middle sections for both front and back panels.

-Place the right sides together and sew the vertical edge at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Be sure to match both front panels up and both back panels.

-After stitching. Top stitch both seams.

Step 8: Front/Back Panel Assembly Bottom Section

-Grab the bottom sections for both front and back panels.

-Place the right sides together and sew the vertical edge at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Be sure to match both front panels up and both back panels.

-After stitching. Top stitch both seams.

Step 9: Preparing Sleeve

-Grab all sections of the sleeve.

-Using the middle section as a base. Line up the correct edges of the sections together.

-Flip the top and bottom section towards the middle with right sides together.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold the seam allowance away from the middle section and add a top stich to both seams.

Step 10: Preparing Pocket

-If you choose to add a pocket follow these steps or skip ahead if you choose not to add a pocket(skip to Body Assembly step).

-Grab pocket panel.

-Using serger add stitch to diagonal edges of pocket panel.

-If you do not have a serger. Use a zig sag stitch and stitch directly on the edge.

Step 11: Hem Pocket Edges

-Roll pocket edges over once.

-Pin into position.

-Add stitch on top about .25 inches from edge.

-Add second stich for double stitch look.

Step 12: Assembling Front Panel Part 1

Place wrong side of pocket on right side of the front panel middle section.

-Grab top section of front panel.

-Place right sides together for middle section with pocket and top section.

-Line up the top edge.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance. You can use a serger or zig zag stitch.

Step 13: Assembling Front Panel Part 2

Grab bottom section of the front panel.

-Place on the bottom edge of middle section with right sides together.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance. You can use a serger or zig zag stitch.

Step 14: Top Stitching Front Panel Sections

-Using a edge presser foot for best results.

-Fold seam allowance away from the middle section for both seams.

-Add top stitch to both front panel seams.

Step 15: Repeat Process for Back Panel

-Repeat the precious steps without the pocket for the back panel.

-Sew panels together at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Add top stitching to both seams.

Step 16: Body Assembly

-Grab front and back panels.

-Place the right sides together lining up the shoulder seams.

-Stitch both shoulder seams at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. fold seam allowance towards the back panel and add top stitch to both seams.

Step 17: Adding Sleeves

-Mark the center of the sleeve.

-Line up the center top edge of sleeve with the shoulder seam.

-Pin edge together.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-Repeat for opposite sleeve.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance to words the body panels and add top stitch.

Step 18: Top Stitching Sleeve Seams

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance to words the body panels and add top stitch.

Step 19: Side Seams

-Place the right sides together. lining up all of the body and sleeve sections.

-Sew at .25 inch seam allowance.

Step 20: Turtleneck Neckline

-Decide what neckline you want to make(turtleneck or crew).

Place the right sides together and stich outside edges.

Step 21: Waistband and Cuffs

-Grab the waistband panels.

-Place the right sides together.

-Sew the outside edges as close as you can to the edge.

-Grab the cuff panels.

-Fold in half with right sides together.

-Sew vertical edge as close as you can to the edge.

Step 22: Folding Waistband, Neckline, and Cuffs

-After sewing panels.

-Fold in half so wrong sides are touching.

-You should have clean rounded edge on one side and raw edges on the opposite side.

Step 23: Adding Waistband

-Flip body panel inside out.

-Place waistband panel on the bottom edge. Round edge facing up. You will need to stretch the waistband to match the width of the body panel.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 24: Adding Cuffs to Sleeves

-Place cuff panel in sleeve opening. Round edge facing up. You will need to stretch the cuff panel to match the width of the sleeve opening.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 25: Adding Neckline

-Place neckline panel in neck opening. Round edge facing down. You will need to stretch the neckline panel to match the width of the neck opening.

-Stitch at .25 inch seam allowance.

-After stitching. Fold seam allowance towards the body and add top stitch.

Step 26: Finished!

Thank you so much for checking out my project out! If you get stuck on any steps you can also checkout my detailed step by step video tutorial.