---
title: "Hugo: FreeSewing's Hugo Hoodie"
sidebar_label: Hugo Hoodie
---
<DesignInfo design="hugo" />
## Designer Notes {#notes}
I wanted to try my hand on raglan sleeves, so this is what I ended up with.
It's a hooded sweater, with raglan sleeves, and an optional kangaroo pocket.
I named it `hugo` in memory of Hugo De Cock, my godfather with a name to make
pornstars jealous.
joost
## What You Need {#needs}
To make Hugo, you will need the following:
- Basic sewing supplies
- About 2 meters (2.2 yards) of a suitable fabric ([see Fabric
options](#fabric))
- Ribbing fabric for the hem and cuffs
## Fabric Options {#fabric}
You may find a dedicated sweatshirt/tracksuit fabric section in your fabric
store of choice. If you don't, just head for the knitwear section and look for
a thicker comfortable knit fabric.
As far as fibers go, you can go all cotton, or opt for a poly or acryl cotton
blend.
Make sure to pay attention to the inside of the fabric. Sweatshirt fabrics come
in loopback and brushed back. If you want that OMG-it-feels-so-soft-on-my-skin
feeling, go for brushed.
:::tip
You don't have to use sweatshirt fabric. Other options are available, from
fashion-forward neoprene (aka scuba) to a more eyebrow-rising choice like
crushed velour (aka velvet).
Or if you have given up on class, you could go for fleece.
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## Cutting Instructions {#cutting}
- **Main fabric**
- Cut **1 front** on the fold
- Cut **1 back** on the fold
- Cut **2 sleeves**, good sides together
- Cut **1 pocket** on the fold
- Cut **2 pocket facing(s)**, good sides together
- Cut **4 Hood side(s)**, 2x2 good sides together
- Cut **2 hood center(s)**, good sides together
- Cut **1 neck binding**
- **Ribbing**
- Cut **2 cuff(s)**
- Cut **1 waistband**
:::warning Caveats
- **sleeve**: There's a single notch at the front, and a double notch at the
back. These notches match on the front and back parts respectively.
- **pocket facing** and **hood**: Watch out for the grainlines on these parts
Because Hugo's raglan sleeve also covers a portion of the back and front, the
sleeve is the dominant feature of your draft.
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