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How to make a homemade hoodie???

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Brian.
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has anyone made their own hoodie from scratch???
if so.. any pictures or instructions on how to make them and materials used to make them will be helpful
thanks a lot!
Apr 24 2009 1:06AM
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Tinga
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couple people in the crochet cult have made some super sick ones. tall ones.
Apr 24 2009 1:09AM
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IrideWI
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Apr 24 2009 1:09AM
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pho[tog]rapher
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hoodies.
scissors.
needle.
thread.

step 1-
cut.

step 2-
sew.

step 3-
wear.
Apr 24 2009 1:13AM
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rudolph
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Making them from scratch is way different than chopping two up and combining. for completely custom ones you will need 3 yds of the main fabric with additional 1 yd for the hood and pouch, also another yd of ribbing for the sleeves and bottom. you can pick up the pattern from your local fabric store and just follow the directions. good luck
Apr 24 2009 1:22AM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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Okay, I'm going to assume you want to piece together two hoodies to make a super tall one, as it seems to be popular (personally I don't like it, but whatever). As for making one from complete stratch, you're on your own.
You need: Two (or more) hoodies, sewing machine, and scissors. That's about it.
1. Decide where the new part of the hoodie will go on the old hoodie, whether it will be a two or three piece design, etc, and cut it out accordingly.
2. Time to sew it. It looks better if you flip both pieces of fabric inside out, put them together so on both sides the inside is showing, the sew along the edge. This will create a smooth line when worn normally. Make sure to overstitch when you're done to prevent pulling apart. Finish it up, and hopefully, you should get something wearable.
3. Wear it.
Apr 24 2009 1:24AM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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This might help for making your own: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177602.0

It uses your normal tee shirt to get the size, so obviously if you want it thug, you should base it off a tall tee or add more length.
Apr 24 2009 1:27AM
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Tinga
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good find
Apr 24 2009 1:32AM
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Brian.
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thanks for the advices ya i don't want to sew 2 hoodies together just make from scratch
ive seen that instructions before most helpful sofar...
but i wanna know what kind of material to use something that is warm and washable... and sturdy of course
Apr 24 2009 1:33AM
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sick-as-aids
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cibbles made me this one, and a tie die.... im like 6'2 6'3 and it comes to my knees! its so damn sick... pm him

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Apr 24 2009 1:43AM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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You kind of just need to check out your local craft store, but I recommend polar fleece for the lining and around a 80/20 cotton/poly blend for the outer material. Or you could skip the fleece if you just want a layer.
Apr 24 2009 1:43AM
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Brian.
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that's soooo sick
Apr 24 2009 1:45AM
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sick-as-aids
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yeah i know right... and the purple is more purple in real life, which made me way more stoked!
Apr 24 2009 1:47AM
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Brian.
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haha i PMed cibbles
Apr 24 2009 1:48AM
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Ben.
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me too
Apr 24 2009 2:37AM
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Clarkes
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why has only one woman posted on this thread? if not in the kitchen you girls better be in the den making your man a sweater input please.
Apr 24 2009 3:20AM
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Brian.
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i would rather u not be sexest in my thread please hahahaha
have some repect for them women what would we do without them
Apr 24 2009 10:04AM
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CFD
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Thanks for the PM's boys!

I still maintain that Laurence has the best hoodies on NS.

Brian, next time I'm making one I'll take some photos and put together a little tutorial for you
Apr 24 2009 11:01AM
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Schnoodle.
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cibbles your latest set of hoodies are so dope dude. i need some for this winter.
il give you $150 for the grey one and the purple one in your profile?
i also need a new tall T too do you still make those multi color ones?
Apr 24 2009 1:11PM
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IrideWI
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bump again, this is a raw thread
Apr 24 2009 8:03PM
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Brian.
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wow that would be awesome!!
Apr 24 2009 8:43PM
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Brian.
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I think my friend makes the sickest hoodeis on NS
except he won't tell me how to make them... he owuld rather me buy it off him hahaha

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/pictures/id/264866/member_id/71067/

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/pictures/id/264038/member_id/71067/

I basically everything figured out but i just don't know what to use for the bottom of the hoodie and the sleeves those elastic things i dunno what they are
Apr 24 2009 8:49PM
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CFD
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they're already sold but i'll make you some new ones. what size do you want? pm me
Apr 24 2009 10:18PM
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Brian.
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bump
Apr 25 2009 11:54AM
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dave44
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hi brian

free bump cus im bored
Apr 25 2009 12:44PM
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GreenHorn
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that is sick
Apr 25 2009 3:52PM
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Brian.
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I STARTED MY HOODIE TODAY!!!
unfortunately.... the store i went to only had black so its really boring but this is kinda my test hoodie so doesn't really matter...

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Hoodie comes down to my knees but im only about 5 6 - 5 7
still have to make cuffs and a hood
last day of ski season tomorrow... was hoping to wear this but i guess i just ran outta time maybe next year hahaha

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Apr 26 2009 4:37AM
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yaaaie
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^actually this one looks really good!

What tutorial did u use?
Apr 26 2009 1:12PM
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sick-as-aids
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not the best pic
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Apr 27 2009 12:01AM
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Brian.
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I used these tutorials to make these and with some tips by cibbles

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177602.0

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/30695/how-to-make-a-mens-fleece-hoodie

basically same concept just take the zipper out and make it baggy and tall as fuck

Apr 27 2009 12:46AM
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CFD
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understatement...
Apr 28 2009 3:54AM
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KravtZ
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FTW
Apr 28 2009 4:02PM
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Brian.
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I lent my unfinished black hoodie to my friend while skiing and he liked it so much that he decided to take it with him for outdoor camp....
so i had no choice but to buy more fabric and start my second hoodie

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wow.... i kinda measured wrong.... wayyyyyyyy too tall for me goes way past my knees hahahaha
I need your help on deciding how to do the arms

this.....

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or this....

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You decide!!!
Apr 29 2009 3:52AM
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sick-as-aids
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the 1st one... it has some flow... having the yellow on the left next to the red makes it confusing.
personally i wouldnt have the yellow at all imo
Apr 29 2009 4:20AM
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Brian.
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hmmm i see well i thought the blue side was too plain without anything so i added it in....
well too late now... its already stiched in hahahaha but thanks for the advice
Apr 29 2009 4:22AM
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sick-as-aids
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it still looks sweet... but do the top pic of the two!
Apr 29 2009 4:25AM
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Brian.
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i shall, it was originally meant to be that way hahaha
thought i would make some money off some hoodies i make...
original idea... - 10 bucks on material make them in 5 hours or so and sell for about 60 for 50 profit...
reality - 50 on material... 5 hours and still half done.... dunno if anyone would buy... hahaha
Apr 29 2009 4:31AM
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muppehund
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Brian that looks dope! And if it's too long you can always cut/fold the bottom.

Inspired by this thread I started to make a hoodie out of light cotton fabric. If this works out nice I make another one for skiing for the next season.
Apr 29 2009 5:13AM
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reverendwrong
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so now i know what im gonna make/wear to hood this year
Apr 29 2009 8:05AM
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CFD
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you'll never really make a lot of profit on it.. there's a reason most big brands are outsourced. if you enjoy doing it and you get at least enough to recover your expenses, then you're all good!
Apr 29 2009 8:46AM
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Brian.
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ya i realized that now.... i love making hoodies its just that my parents are really against it during school so  after i finish this hoodie im waiting until summer break to make more when i have a lot of time
Apr 29 2009 8:50AM
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dave44
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make me one over summer! i'll get in touch
Apr 29 2009 2:14PM
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muppehund
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So this is what I came up with.
Apr 29 2009 3:44PM
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El_Barto.
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this thread is going to make my summer much less boring. and that red and blue hoodie brian made is awesome
Apr 29 2009 5:54PM
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currentwestman
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probably monkeys
Apr 29 2009 7:00PM
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Apr 29 2009 8:32PM
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Brian.
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hahahaha dave ill think about it maybe a district 44 hoodie :P
Apr 29 2009 11:42PM
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Brian.
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hahahaha i think making your own hoodies is going to be the new big thing in skiing
i am looking forward to seeing everyones creativity in making hoodies
and thanks a lot!!
Apr 29 2009 11:43PM
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Brian.
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My first ever completed hoodie!!!!!
wow im so satisfied with this hoodie i thought everything was just too big but i just love it!!

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May 1 2009 10:17AM
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Malcolm
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that fucking sick! i want to make my own hoodie now! is there a cult or something
May 1 2009 10:26AM
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muppehund
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Brian that looks really sick! I just finished my first hoodie yesterday but I'm so stoked I could make another one right now. Too bad the fabrics are pretty expensive, about 9 euros (12 USD) per meter so one hoodie costs about 40 USD.
May 1 2009 10:27AM
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