Our newest Barbelle Collection pattern is here, and I’m so excited to introduce Rumi! The Rumi Pattern is an oversized knit raglan sweatshirt designed to be comfy, cool, and completely customizable. With options like an oversized crossover hood or cozy cowl, crop or sweatshirt length, three sleeve styles (tank, classic long sleeve, or balloon sleeve), and multiple back options including solid, color block, or lace-up, Rumi is packed with ways to make it your own. While it’s perfect for layering over your favorite workout set, it’s just as easy to style for everyday wear.

Getting Started

Before you purchase your patterns, there is a ton of helpful beginner information here on the blog, in case you are new to knits or new to PDF patterns in general:

• New to PDF patterns? Check out our helpful tips here
• New to sewing with knits? Brittany has some great info here
• Not quite sure how to measure yourself accurately? Don’t worry; check out the post here!
• Having issues printing? Most issues can be resolved by using our FAQs/troubleshooting tips
• Join our Facebook group here.
• We also have a new Height Adjustment 101 post for you! Check it out here.

Choosing Your Options

We have lots of tester photos in our FB group and on the site if you want to see a variety of photos of each option before you decide! Here is a quick snapshot of the different options:

Neckband Hack:

Love Rumi but not a fan of hoods or cowls? It’s easy to add a neckband!

To start, cut all your Rumi pieces except the hood/cowl. Follow the tutorial to construct everything except the neckline. For the neckband, make sure you are using a fabric with stretch and recovery. Now measure the width of the neckline. I find it easiest to fold it in half and measure. Calculate the neckband using the formula below. For Rumi I prefer a wider neckband, so I recommend a 2.5″ wide neckband for youth and  3″ wide for adults.

Measured neck opening x 0.85 + 1″ seam allowance

(note- not all fabric is created equal- you may need more or less ease depending on the fabric you choose and your main body)

In this example of a size blue, my calculation was: 26″ x 0.85 +1.0″ = 23 (ish), so I cut a neckband 3″ x 23″.

Quarter the neckline and the neckband. Place your neckband to the right side of the neck opening, making sure your seam is at the back. Sew/serge using 1/2″ seam allowance. Press with steam. Optionally, topstitch neckline.

All done! Enjoy your Rumi with a neckband.

Happy Sewing- Michelle

Looking at the Options

Neckline Options

Oversided crossover hood (hemmed or lined):

Cowl (hemmed or lined):

Optional drawstring can be added to both:

Length Options

Crop:

Sweatshirt:

Back Options

Solid:

Color block:

Lace-up (crop only):

Sleeves

Tank:

Standard long sleeve with cuff:

 

Balloon long sleeve with elastic:

 

Optional Hem Ties (solid or colorblock back)

Center or side ties:

 

Optional Kagaroo Pocker (sweatshirt length)

Center ties:

 

Fabric + Notions

Rumi Body is drafted for heavy to medium-weight knits with good recovery and some structure. Sweatshirt Fleece, Polar Tech Fleeces, Thick French Terry, Fleece, etc. Fabrics with or without stretch will work. Something with a softer drape and more stretch will feel looser/longer than the intended fit compared to a thicker sweatshirt fleece with minimal stretch.

Rumi Color Block Back Piece- Get creative! This will work with a variety of fabrics, from sheer mesh, lace, or any other unique fabric you can think of, for a fun look. You can also stick to a different color of your main fabric.

You may also need:

• Grommets – for lace-up and drawstring options. 7mm is recommended, but other sizes will work as well; you may just need to adjust the hems. Alternatively, you can use button holes. Fusible interfacing (for grommets/button holes).
• Optional Drawstring- braided cord, lace, chain, ribbon, poly/nylon cord, cotton cord, elasticated cord, grosgrain/herringbone tape, cotton lycra tubes, etc.
• Optional- 1/2″ wonder under or knit hem tape

 

 

We hope you love the Rumi pattern, no matter who you sew for! We can’t wait to see how you style yours.

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