Testing: Hudson Hooded Pullover

To say my family loves hoodies is an understatement.

Do we even have a stronger word than love in the English language?

Maybe their actions will have to suffice, because they (all five other members of my crew) are all attempting to wear them already!

When I was given an opportunity to test the Men's Hudson Pullover by Greenstyle Creations, my husband was elated!

I don't sew for him very often and he was excited that it was his turn.

He now has three of them in his closet ready for much cooler weather.  We've been in the high 90's here, so it's still too hot for him to wear to work, but he's more excited for winter to come now.

I tested the 2XL version even though he technically fits in the XL.  He likes looser clothing unless he's playing football, so this is a little looser.  

The options I chose for this hoodie are:

Hood, zipper, pocket and bottom band.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 5'10" to 6'0" which is a perfect height for him, however, because he has a long torso I added 2".  I could probably get away with only adding an inch.  However, this is the first time in probably forever that he's had a top that is actually long enough that's not three or four sizes too big, that he's reveling in the fact that it's long enough!  

His favorite feature of the hoodie is the zipper.  He runs hot all year long and so appreciates that he can unzip it a little to cool off just a little.

The pocket is the perfect size for his hands, and sits at just the right spot!

And, because he's bald hair challenged he also likes the hood. 

What I like about it:  It's an easy sew.  I liked that the hood is all one piece.  It looked funny

 to me when I first cut it because typically hoods I have sewn are two pieces but, it was really easy to put together.  Even the zipper went in really easy, and I don't typically get along with zippers.  I've put them in two of the Hudson Hooded Pullovers I've made him, and they really are easy to put it.  Don't be afraid!

You can get the pattern here: 

https://greenstylecreations.com/products/men-s-hudson-hooded-t-shirt

Cactus Fabric is from:

http://www.prettyposhprints.com/

Blue Fabric is from:

https://purpleseamstressfabric.com/