Zip Up Sweater sewing pattern
The Zip-Up sweater PDF sewing pattern is a sporty pullover with a zipper from the neck to the chest. The fit is roomy and comfortable with dropped shoulders and side pockets. Make it with a high rib collar or a contoured banded hood.
The size range covers sizes 2XS-4XL.
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- Product info
- Sizing
- About PDF patterns

Skill level 2/4
The sweater has a front zipper — The step by step instructions are fully illustrated.
Fabric and notions
Choose medium weight fleece, French Terry, or sweatshirt fabric. Find a nice rib 1x1 or 2x2 with lycra in the composition. The rib may be substituted if the fabric you use has a healthy stretch.
Featuring
- View A: Band collar
- View B: Hood
- Side pockets
- Front zipper from neck to chest
- Rib cuffs and hem band
Pattern includes
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Body and Garment measurements in both imperial and metric increments.
- Fully illustrated instructions.
- Paper formats Letter, A4, and A0 for print-shop.
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the size of the square on the first pattern page and check that the scaling of your printer is correct, (2” x 2” / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Imperial Body measurements
|
2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Body height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 6’ | 6’ | 6’ |
Chest girth | 28.5 | 30.75 | 33 | 35.5 | 37.75 | 40 | 42.5 | 45 | 47 |
Arm length | 23.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 26.25 | 26.25 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Length | 26.75 | 26.75 | 26.75 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 28.25 | 28.25 | 28.25 | 28.25 |
Fabric requirements 60” | |||||||||
View A collar | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
View B hood | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Rib | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Zipper Width 1/8-1/4" | 8" | 8" | 8" | 8" | 10" | 10" | 10" | 10" | 10" |
Pull string for the hood (optional) | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” |
Metric Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Body height | 165 | 165 | 170 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
Chest girth | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 |
Arm length | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 69 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest | 86 | 92 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 |
Length | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 |
Fabric Requirements 150 cm | |||||||||
View A collar | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
View B hood | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Rib | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Zipper Width 4-6 mm | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Pull string for the hood (optional) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
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Product info

Skill level 2/4
The sweater has a front zipper — The step by step instructions are fully illustrated.
Fabric and notions
Choose medium weight fleece, French Terry, or sweatshirt fabric. Find a nice rib 1x1 or 2x2 with lycra in the composition. The rib may be substituted if the fabric you use has a healthy stretch.
Featuring
- View A: Band collar
- View B: Hood
- Side pockets
- Front zipper from neck to chest
- Rib cuffs and hem band
Pattern includes
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Body and Garment measurements in both imperial and metric increments.
- Fully illustrated instructions.
- Paper formats Letter, A4, and A0 for print-shop.
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
Printing information
Measure the size of the square on the first pattern page and check that the scaling of your printer is correct, (2” x 2” / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat reader. Download it here for free.
Sizing
Imperial Body measurements
|
2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Body height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 6’ | 6’ | 6’ |
Chest girth | 28.5 | 30.75 | 33 | 35.5 | 37.75 | 40 | 42.5 | 45 | 47 |
Arm length | 23.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 26.25 | 26.25 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Length | 26.75 | 26.75 | 26.75 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 28.25 | 28.25 | 28.25 | 28.25 |
Fabric requirements 60” | |||||||||
View A collar | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
View B hood | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Rib | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Zipper Width 1/8-1/4" | 8" | 8" | 8" | 8" | 10" | 10" | 10" | 10" | 10" |
Pull string for the hood (optional) | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” | 47” |
Metric Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
Body height | 165 | 165 | 170 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
Chest girth | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 |
Arm length | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 69 |
Garment measurements | |||||||||
Chest | 86 | 92 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 |
Length | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 |
Fabric Requirements 150 cm | |||||||||
View A collar | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
View B hood | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Rib | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Zipper Width 4-6 mm | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Pull string for the hood (optional) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
About PDF patterns
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
If you don't already have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, get it here:
Instructions for unzipping the PDF patterns after you download.
Instructions for printing PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.