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Lexi Hoodie Sew Along
I am very excited to announce my first ever sew along, which will kick off on Sunday the 1st February 2026 (see schedule below).
I really hope some of you can join along in the fun, and cannot wait to see everyone's amazing creations!
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PS: If you have been wanting to make the Lexi hoodie without a hood then join in, as I will be testing this in the process and adding deets!
TO JOIN IN!
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Sign up to the Sew Along Newsletter Here
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Join the Facebook Group Here
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Purchase your 'Lexi Hoodie' pattern from your favourite Melly & me stockist or here on this site
These are the fabrics I will be working in for the piecing - If you want to do the same as me, to create a more subtle, low contrast hoodie (blue/green stars with orange/yellow/pink background, please see fabric details below! (Fabrics release in time for the Sew Along - you will still need to buy lining, binding and all other requirements).
Tilda Songbird Collection:
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Fat Quarters of the following:
100642 – Cora Coral
100643 – Aubrey Coral
100644 – Ava Coral
100656 – Aubrey Mustard
100657 – Cora Mustard
100658 – Flora Mustard
100659 – Songbird Mustard
110150 – Lila Peach
110152 – Lila Coral
110159 – Lila Lt Yello
110160 – Stella Yellow
110161 – Lila Mustard
160002 – Chambray Blush
160014 – Chambray Coral
160015 – Chambray Warm Yellow
* If making 5XL-6XL you need one more fat ¼
4” x 22” of the following
100647 – Cora Sage
100649 – Songbird Green
100651 – Ava Blue
100652 – Songbird Blue
100655 – Cora Blue
110155 – Lila Green
110158 – Lila Blue
160005 – Chambray Petrol
160033 – Chambray Pine
The Schedule:
Week 1: 1- 7 Feb
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Choose your fabrics (and show them off on the facebook group of course!)
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Wash your fabrics
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Press and cut your fabric pieces
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Week 2: 8 - 14 Feb
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Choose your layouts for the front and back of your hoodie
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Piecing the front and back of your hoodie
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Show us all your progress!
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Week 3: 15 - 21 Feb
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Choose your layouts for the sleeves and the hood
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Piecing the sleeve and hood panels of your hoodie
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Show us all your progress!
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Week 4: 22 - 28 Feb
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Choose your preferred method of quilting (which may depend on your fabric choices!)
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Baste or fuse your batting
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Mark and quilt all of your panels
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Week 5: 1 - 7 Mar
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Cut out your template pieces
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Trace, tack and cut out all hoodie pieces
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Construct your Hoodie (or sweatshirt)
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Week 6: 8 - 14 March ​
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Any catching up thats required
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Check the length of the sleeves and hoodie (shorten if required)
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Bind the arms and bottom edge
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Strut your stuff - show off - celebrate!!!
TO JOIN IN!
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Sign up to the Sew Along Newsletter Here
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Join the Facebook Group Here
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Purchase your 'Lexi Hoodie' pattern from your favourite Melly & me stockist or here on this site
FAQ's
Can I work at my own pace?/What if I am busy one week?​
YES! you can work at any pace you like, you will still get a newsletter each week but you can get to them at your own pace.
Do I have to join the FB group, I don't use Facebook?​
No, this isn't a mandatory requirement but is just for fun and for support and community during the sew along.
Do I have to buy the pattern?​
Yes, the pattern is required. I will be supplying added info and tips, and providing support - you still need the pattern for the full instructions and the templates.
Can I buy the pattern from you?​
Yes you sure can in either instant download or printed and posted format. You can find the
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