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Sew News Palmer Pullover Sew-Along

Sew News Palmer Pullover Sew-Along | SWEEPSTAKES CLOSED

Stitch up the perfect cozy hoodie for movie snuggles, last-minute holiday errands or jumping into gym resolutions after the new year. Plus, it makes a great gift! Join Amanda Carestio, one of the editors behind Sew News magazine and a co-host of the Sew & Tell podcast, to learn how in this sew-along.

About this Sew-Along

Sewn up in fleece or French terry, the Palmer Pullover hoodie is cozy, chic and sized to fit both men and women. Stitch one in solid or with tonal color blocking; pattern pieces for both options are provided. The design also features an easy-access contrast zipper and placket, a split hem seam finish, optional kangaroo pocket and your choice of a collar or hooded variation. A roomy design means it works for both men and women.

SWEEPSTAKES IS NOW CLOSED – PLUS! All eligible emails that register for the sew-along between 12/1/2020 and 2/1/2021 will be entered in a giveaway to win a brand new H|CLASS™ 250S Overlock Machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING (a $599 value)! See our sweepstakes rules for more information on eligibility.

This Sew-Along at a Glance:

  • Learn to sew the Palmer Pullover from start to finish
  • Digital sewing pattern included in sizes S-4X, with roomy unisex fit
  • Learn how to create a collar or hooded sweatshirt with half zipper

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Follow along with Amanda as she sews up this classic pullover. Start with tips for fabric selection for both the solid and color-blocked versions and tips for selecting the correct size. Then follow along to stitch the pullover. Once you’ve prepped your pattern pieces, Amanda will walk you through the zipper installation, the main body construction, installing the hood or collar, creating mitered corners and hemming.

What’s Included in this Sew Along:

  • The Palmer Pullover sewing digital pattern, sizes S-4X unisex
  • A chance to win the grand prize (Husqvarna Viking H | Class 250s Serger) or a subscription to Sew Daily TV
  • Access to video content and resources to sew the pullover pattern
  • The ability to interact with the instructor and fellow sewists during the duration of the sew-along and share your projects

Materials Required:

  • 60”-wide fleece or French terry (approx. 1 ¾ to 2 ½ yards)
  • 1/2 yard of lining for hood and pocket (optional)
  • 1/2 yard of knit tricot fusible interfacing
  • Thread: 100% polyester & contrasting topstitch thread
  • Sewing machine needles: universal & topstitch
  • 9” zipper
  • Removable fabric marker
  • Zipper foot for sewing machine
  • Serger (optional)

Who Should Register?

Beginner or higher level sewists who are interested in sewing with knits.

Ready to Get Sewing?

This sew-along is exclusively available in our streaming video subscription Sew Daily TV. When you subscribe you’ll not only get access to the videos and pattern for this amazing project, but past sew-alongs! The Palmer Pullover Sew-Along alone is valued at $19.99, but for half that you’ll get it plus hundreds more videos. Don’t delay subscribe and get sewing today


Thank You to Our Sponsor

This sew-along is brought to you by our wonderful sponsor, whose products were used in the creation of the Palmer Pullover sew-along.

The H|CLASS™ 250S overlock machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING (a $599 value), offers many features to assist and guide you throughout your sewing. Trim the edges, stitch seams and overcast in one-step. No more frayed edges or puckered seams. Get stitch-by-stitch control with full piercing power at all speeds, with up to 1300 stitches per minute and 12 different stitches. This overlock machine is easy to thread, features a built-in thread cutter, and offers differential feed, along with other features to make sewing easy!

Husqvarna Viking
Additional thanks to Mood Fabric for providing the beautiful French terry used to create the finished samples.


The Expert

Amanda Carestio serves as the content manager for Creative Machine Embroidery and Sew News magazines. Amanda’s mom taught her to sew at an early age but it wasn’t until high school when she sewed her first garment from a pattern . . . from there, she was hooked. From independent pattern designers to inspiring makers on Instagram, Amanda draws her inspiration from the online sewing community. She is slowly working her way to a me-made wardrobe. Follow along with her progress on Instagram @popofneutral. Amanda is also co-host of Sew and Tell Pod. Find her there, talking all sewing, all the time.