Revelstoke Refashion!

This week we are featuring the Revelstoke Sweatshirt, a wardrobe hero that’s basically your stylish secret pajamas. Whether you’re layering up for the gym or diving into a Netflix marathon, this cozy companion has you covered. But don’t let those comfy vibes fool you—its statement sleeves and fresh silhouette mean it’s just as ready for brunch or errands as it is for snuggles. And the best part? It’s a dream to pack for your next adventure. But why stop at just one? I’ve got a whole collection in my closet! Recently, I decided to give one a cozy upgrade, perfect for sipping lattes on crisp autumn walks.

Let’s call it my Revelstoke Refashion! Whether you’re following these pattern hacks from scratch or giving new life to an existing fave, you’re in for a treat.

Now, about those sleeves—Revelstoke’s bell sleeves are an absolute showstopper. As a sleeve enthusiast (yes, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to them), I knew my revamped version had to be just as dramatic. After consulting my trusty Fashionpedia, I’d say I ended up with something close to a bishop sleeve. Here are some inspo images from Pinterest.

And what’s a cozy sweatshirt without a little autumnal flair? I added a whimsical embroidery design that screams “pumpkin spice and everything nice.” Using our Autumn Leaves, Latte Please design from our Fall Embroidery Design Collection, I crafted my new fall favorite. Here is a fun video showing it stitch out!

Supplies for a Revelstoke Refashion:

Sleeve How To:

1

Since my sweatshirt was already sewn up following the Revelstoke Instructions, I simply cut off the bottom hem of each sleeve. If you are making this from scratch, skip the hemming step.

2

Set your sewing machine to the longest stitch length and sew two rows of basting stitches around the bottom of the sleeve. Pulling the bobbin threads, gather the sleeve ends as much as you can. This will vary depending on the weight of your knit fabric.

3

Cut out a piece of knit fabric 11″ X 8″ wide with the greatest amount of stretch on the cross grain.

4

Fold in half lengthwise with right sides together and serge or sew with a zig zag stitch.

5

Next, fold tube in half with wrong sides facing and lining up raw edges and seam.

6

Place on the end of your gathered sleeve matching seams and raw edges. Pin and baste in place.

7

Serge or zig zag stitch around wrist to attach the new cuff. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Embroidery How To:

1

Download the embroidery design and load it onto your machine.

2

Hoop stabilizer and sweatshirt.

Check out this article on Sew Daily for Tips on Embroidering on Stretchy Fabric.

3

Consider using hoop templates for your machine to get accurate placement of the designs on your sweatshirt.

I purchased my embroidery machine used from an estate sale and it didn’t come with templates. After a little research, I found this fantastic YouTube video by Power Tools with Thread on creating custom hoop templates using plastic quilting grid material. This is how I created the placement templates for my machine. Check it out!!

4

Embroider design, changing thread colors as needed.

5

Remove the hoop from machine and the sweatshirt from the hoop. Wash or cut away stabilizer.

Now I have created the ultimate cozy sweatshirt for all my chilly weather activities. This is one Revelstoke Refashion that will get lots of wear this season.

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