DIY Sweatshirt Ideas: 36 Sweatshirt Patterns

It's easy to give an old hoodie a brand new look. If you're ready to give an old jacket a fresh face, check out this DIY sewing project to see how it's done.

Making a men's fleece hoodie is actually easier than it sounds, especially when you're armed with this free sewing pattern for men. Make one for your man in his favorite color and he'll love you forever.

This stupidly clever and surprisingly elegant hoodie pattern shows you how to sew with lace to make a hoodie you will want to wear everywhere.

Try your hand at sewing for men and boys with this free, easy sewing pattern. This sewing for men pattern is great because it is especially designed with the active man in mind!

This is a super easy upcycle that takes less than an hour. Adding the sweatshirt sleeves and hoodie makes the jacket surprisingly warm.

Many might say that velvet is a scary fabric to work with, but we assure you this is a myth! The secret is a walking foot and a ton of patience.

This design goes to show that if you make their fall sweater cute enough, it won't be a battle every time you ask them to wear it on the playground.

Boys and girls will both love wearing this easy sewing project, and it only takes 1/2 a yard of fleece to transform your little ones into their favorite dinosaur.

Argyle is a classic pattern that never goes out of style, but this tutorial offers a fun, fresh twist on the traditional look.

Use these refashioning instructions to make a project that is not only fun to create, but fun to watch while your little one sports it.

These creative and comfy hoodies would make fantastic Halloween costumes, especially if you live in a colder climate.

Kids will love wearing this hoodie, and you'll love making it! With a fun phrase sewn on the back of a simple hoodie, you'll have a garment that's great for kids.

The bright colors and hip fit look just like something you could buy. Not into Minecraft? You can make your own applique design instead.

All you need is a t-shirt and a throw blanket to make this adorable pattern. Keep your little guy warm with this sweatshirt with cute bear ears on the hood.

Transform an old hooded sweatshirt into a cozy top for your little one with this tutorial. Elastic button loops look cute and make this DIY hoodie easy to get on and off.

This clever, cute, and extra trendy hooded sweatshirt tutorial shows you exactly how to make a sleeveless hoodie that is perfect for when your child is wearing layers.

This adorable hoodie was completed in a couple of hours using simple supplies from the craft store. As we move into fall, it's the perfect addition to your wardrobe.

The sleeve feature will make a great color blocking combination for your fabrics, and it will easily simulate a long sleeve top underneath the main t-shirt.

This refashion shows you how to take a budget-friendly sweatshirt and give it the designer treatment by adding laces and grommets. This one is so pretty and stylish!

Learn how to recycle a sweatshirt and turn that dud into a darling. This tutorial shows you how to add a flowery design to any sweatshirt.

Casual and cool, these comfy and hip sweatshirts are the perfect top to pair with some shorts on a summer evening or with skinny jeans.

You'll be perfectly cozy in this DIY sweatshirt while still looking glamorous. All you need is a yard of stretchy, sequined fabric and a couple hours.

Created by upcycling several pieces, this sweater would be amazing for fall or worn with a pair of shorts to keep warm on a summer evening.

Borrowing inspiration from designer labels on the runway, this refashion project is thrifty, chic and ultra-unique. Refashioning old clothes is a great green crafting activity, too.

This pattern upgrades a casual sweatshirt to a Victorian-inspired piece that you'll be happy to wear around town. You won't have to worry about throwing out that old, stained sweater.

If you have a plain sweatshirt that's crazy comfy and in need of a little something extra, this is the project for you. This adorable little green crafting idea turns a drab piece into something extra fab!

If you want the warm snugglyness of a big sweatshirt but the style of a fitted sweater, this tutorial is for you! This refashion tutorial will teach you how to make a too-big sweatshirt fit just right and look amazing.

Make your own cozy, ruffled sweatshirt with this free sewing tutorial. You'll be super-comfy but statement-making at the same time!

It can be quite beneficial to learn how to make a sweatshirt rather than buying them at the store every time one begins to look worn.

This pattern shows you how to design a sweatshirt that combines cozy knits and fall fashion.

Add beautiful lace overlay to any old sweatshirt to refashion it into something you'll truly love.

Great for school season, this super cuddly and stylish sweatshirt is lightweight enough for your daughter to play in without being overheated.

This simple, free sweatshirt pattern is made out of an old sweater of mom or dad's, making it a budget-friendly sewing pattern.

Learn how to make a dress for girls that is cheap, easy, warm, and way cuter than that old sweatshirt you'll learn how to repurpose.

Created with a combo of sweatshirt material and sparkly sequin fabric, this top looks like it came right out of Hannah Montana's closet.