Paneled Raglan Short Sleeve Top
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a fitted short-sleeve top, featuring shaping front panels and comfortable raglan sleeves.
When To Wear
This top is designed for comfort and style, making it an excellent choice for:
- Active & Athleisure Wear: Perfect for light workouts, sports activities, or casual everyday wear.
- Smart Casual Styling: Easily dressed up with skirts or trousers for a polished yet relaxed look.
- Everyday Comfort: An ideal basic for comfortable layering or standalone wear in various settings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the body with a flattering, close-to-body shape.
Neckline: Classic round neck, finished with a neat binding.
Sleeves: Short raglan sleeves, extending from the underarm to the neckline for ease of movement.
Front: Constructed with a central panel and two side front panels, creating subtle princess-style seams for tailored shaping.
Back: Clean, single-panel back for a smooth finish.
Hem: Straight bottom hem, designed for a clean and simple finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing knit fabrics, handling curved seams, and attaching neckline binding.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with good stretch and recovery for optimal comfort and fit:
- Medium stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back – 1 qty
- 2. Center front – 1 qty
- 3. Side – 2 qty
- 4. Sleeve – 2 qty
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.6 – 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the side PANELs of the front to the center. Serge seams and press towards the center.
- Stitch the right shoulder seam. Serge the seam and press towards the back. Cut a bias binding 4 cm wide, equal to the length of the neckline. Fold the trim strip in half with the right side out and press. Place the trim strip on the wrong side of the neckline and stitch. Turn to the right side and topstitch. Stitch the left shoulder seam. Serge the seam allowance and press towards the back. Place a bar tack on the neckline at the shoulder seam level.
- Set the SLEEVEs into the armholes, matching the notches. Serge seams and press.
- Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Serge seam allowances.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold to the wrong side, press and topstitch.
