Raglan Sleeve Balloon Sleeve Sweatshirt
A stylish women's sewing pattern for a comfortable sweatshirt, distinguished by its unique raglan construction and statement balloon sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile sweatshirt is perfect for various occasions, offering both comfort and modern style:
- Casual Chic Outings: Ideal for everyday wear, adding a touch of contemporary flair to your casual wardrobe.
- Comfortable Layering: An excellent choice for relaxed days or as a stylish layer during transitional weather.
- Creative Styling: The distinct balloon sleeve silhouette allows for versatile pairing with both casual trousers and more dressed-up bottoms.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed fit through the body, designed to finish with ribbed bands at the hem and cuffs.
Neckline: Features a classic round neckline, neatly finished with a comfortable ribbed neckband.
Sleeves: Distinguished by a raglan sleeve construction that transitions into voluminous balloon sleeves, gathered at the elbow and cinched into snug ribbed cuffs.
Hem: Finishes at the hip with a comfortable and elastic ribbed hemband.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with knit fabrics, the construction of raglan sleeves, creating gathers for balloon sleeves, and attaching ribbed bands.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose comfortable knit fabrics with good drape for the main body, and stretchy knits for the bands:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Rib knit or high-stretch knit fabric for the neckband, hemband, & cuffs
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! The model is made without a bust dart! Therefore, it is not recommended for larger sizes!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back of sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front of sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower of sleeve – 2 pieces
- From rib knit:
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Bottom facing – 1 piece on fold
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
Sewing Instructions
- Attach the back of the sleeve to the back, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Attach the front of the sleeve to the front, press seam allowances towards the front and overlock.
- Stitch the upper edges of the sleeves, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Along the upper edge of the lower sleeve, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather. Attach the lower sleeve to the upper, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams, simultaneously with the sleeve seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Along the lower edge of the sleeve, stitch with a loosened upper thread and gather, aligning with the pattern. Stitch the cuff into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Attach the cuff to the bottom of the sleeve, stretching slightly. Press and overlock seam allowances.
- Stitch the collar stand into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the collar stand in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Insert the collar stand into the neckline, stretching slightly. Press and overlock seam allowances.
- Stitch the bottom facing into a loop, press seam allowances open. Fold the bottom facing in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Attach the facing to the bottom of the garment, stretching slightly. Press and overlock seam allowances.
Tip: for finishing the neckline, bottom edge, and sleeves, you can use ready-made knit bands.
