Scoop Neck Raglan Top With Zippers

Name: Scoop Neck Raglan Top With Zippers
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2041
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2041

A women's long-sleeved knit top with raglan sleeves, a wide round neckline and an exposed zipper set into each front raglan seam from the neckline down. The sleeves end in folded cuffs. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabrics, sewn with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker: medium-weight jersey, interlock, French terry, light sweatshirt knit.

Tech. Description

Scoop Neck Raglan Top With Zippers

A women's long-sleeved knit top with raglan sleeves, a wide round neckline and an exposed zipper set into each front raglan seam from the neckline down. The sleeves end in folded cuffs.

When To Wear

Every day with jeans or trousers in spring and autumn.
Under an open jacket or coat, where the zippers at the front shoulders stay visible.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, hip length.

Neckline: Wide round neckline finished with a facing and topstitched; the central front section of the neckline is faced separately between the zippers.

Sleeves: Two-piece raglan sleeves with front and back parts joined by an upper sleeve seam; underarm and side seams sewn in one continuous seam.

Front: One piece cut on the fold, with darts pressed upwards. The front raglan seams are left open above a mark, and a zipper is stitched under each opening with a decorative topstitched corner at the end.

Back: Two pieces joined by a centre back seam.

Finishing: Cuffs folded in half and sewn on as a ring; hem serged, turned under and topstitched, with a twin needle on knits.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Two exposed zippers set into raglan seams, a neckline facing stitched to the zipper tapes, and sewing stretch fabric with elastic stitches or an overlocker.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabrics, sewn with an elastic or narrow zigzag stitch or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker: medium-weight jersey, interlock, French terry, light sweatshirt knit.

Additional Supplies

2 zippers for the front raglan seams
Twin needle for the hem

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam. Serge the allowance and press it to the left side.
Stitch the darts on the front pieces. Press the dart folds upwards.
Serge the armhole allowances of the front and sleeve separately and stitch up to the mark. Press the slit for the zipper. Place the zipper under the slit and stitch. Topstitch a decorative corner onto the zipper.
Attach the back sleeve parts to the back. Serge the allowances and press them towards the sleeve. Stitch the upper sleeve seam. Serge the allowance.
Stitch the lower sleeve edges and side seams in one continuous seam. Press and serge the allowances.
Stitch the center seam of the large neckline facing, serge the allowance and press it open. Serge the outer edge of the large facing. Place the facing onto the neckline right sides together and stitch the back neckline and front neckline up to the zipper. Clip the allowances at the curves, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Stitch the edges of the facing to the zipper tape. Topstitch along the neckline to secure and finish. Similarly, finish the neckline of the central front.
Fold the cuff into a loop and stitch. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise. Attach the cuff to the lower edge of the sleeve. Serge the allowances and press them towards the sleeve.
Serge the hem allowance, fold it to the wrong side and topstitch.