I Am Rainbow, a sweatshirt where the only limit is your imagination. Choose from 70 variations with pockets and 26 versions without. Make me in your favourite length: classic, above the knee, below the knee or mid calf. I have three pockets to choose from: kangaroo, welt or in-seam. Make me with or without a zip. At the neckline, choose either a classic or overlapping hood or neckband. I can be finished with or without ribbing.
Download the technical drawings to see all the possibilities Rainbow offers.
Level: Simple
Sizes: Paper : 36 to 46
Seam allowances: Included
Collection : I AM A Miracle
All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.
This pattern gives you the possibility of making 70 different versions (and 26 more versions without pockets).
The different features of this garment are:
2 styles: zipped hoodie or slip-on sweatshirt
2 cuff and bottom finishes: with ribbing or hemmed
4 lengths: classic, above-knee, below-knee and midi
3 types of pockets: kangaroo, welt or inseam
3 neckline finishes: classic hood, overlapping hood or neckband
You can then choose the sweatshirt you want to make by combining the different features together.
Download the technical drawings to see all that I AM Rainbow has to offer.
Fabrics / Ribbing
Ballpoint needle
Zipped versions: 1 open-end zipper :
Classic length: 21 11/16 in*(55 cm)
Above-knee: 32 in (80 cm)
Below-knee: 35 in (90 cm) long double-slider zipper
Midi: 43 in (110 cm) long double-slider zipper
*21 11/16 in is the conversion for 55 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 22 in long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 5/16 in. To understand how to do this, refer to step 2 (Preparing the pattern) of the instructions.
All hooded versions:
11/4 yards of drawstring cord
2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width)
Scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing
Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20cm x 40 cm)
Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template
Garment: jersey for sweatshirt, interlock knit, neoprene, French Terry…
Ribbing: ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands).
To help you choose your fabric, here is a list of the fabrics used for our versions:
For the long and short zipped hoodies we’ve used the same Organic jersey fabric in different colourways from Mind the Maker that you can find at Meter Meter.
The white hooded sweatshirt dress was done using a jersey fabric from Ma Petite Mercerie.
| Sizes | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| A1, 55″ wide fabric | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 21/4 |
| A1, 55″ wide ribbing | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/2 | 25/8 |
| A1, 43″ wide ribbing | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | — | — |
| F9, 55″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/4 |
| F9, 43″ wide fabric | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 33/8 |
| H8, 55″ wide fabric | 21/4 | 21/4 | 2 |
