Drew Sweatshirt

Helped my 12-year-old niece sew up the Drew Sweatshirt over the Christmas holidays. Her first TATB pattern and size 0 fitted her perfectly (she was so happy to finally fit into one of my TATB patterns!) This was a great beginner pattern for my niece; she sewed all the seams (apart from the neck and cuffs which I did) on a regular sewing machine. We loved designing the colour-block together which made this sweatshirt more inspiring and fun! We initially thought there was a band of fabric across the shoulder for a pop of colour, but in fact this is the back shoulder piece showing on the product photos. The instructions were easy to follow and extremely well-described with colour photos for each step. The raglan sleeves were easy for my niece to sew and were a welcome change from set-in-sleeves. The only trouble we encountered was getting the correct size for the neckline and bottom body band, but this was because we wanted to use the same fabric as the arm bands which wasn't very stretchy (the pattern recommends ribbing which is much more stretchy). We made the neckband longer and my niece kept trying it on over her head and sewing it shorter each time before I attached it to the body. Would thoroughly recommend this pattern; both my niece and I agree!

So far I’ve just made one Drew, but I have at least 10 other potential projects swirling round my head! I made this. with a scrap of fun ‘DND’ style fleece together with bright colour blocking, for a friend who I go to a games club with. I love how you can add as little or as much colour as you like, depending on what pieces you cut. I now need to make myself a matching one!

First time making a stretch item/sweatshirt and this pattern was pretty simple. My sister has already requested one!
Instructions simple. Would have been handy to have a video tutorial but the instructions do the job.
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Billie used to be my favourite pattern, but I have now ditched her and am completely in love with Drew.
This sweatshirt is a dream to make, it goes together easily and there is just so much scope for personalising it. I have already made three and am about to start on my fourth. The instructions are, as always, so clear and simple to follow. I also really appreciate the extra information Tilly has provised (in a blog I think) such as how to lower the neckband, which I did.
I can't stress enough just what a great pattern this is. Love it!

PS sorry that there are no photos, all my Drews have been "borrowed" by my daughters, will have to make sure the next one I make is mine :)

Such an amazing pattern .. easy to put together with Tilly’s hand holding foolproof instructions .. options are abundant , solid, colour block, and depending on fabric you choose loungewear or special sparkle number .. I size down ( normal for me as I’m only hobbit height & quite petite.. until mince pies 😘) I definitely recommend sewing a Drew if you are a newbie or want a quick refresh quick sew .. you shan’t be disappointed.. Thankyou Tilly & Team Buttons 💕