Fitted Raglan Long Sleeve Top

Fitted Raglan Sleeve Top with Clean Neckband Finish

Introducing a women’s sewing pattern for a fitted T-shirt featuring raglan sleeve construction, contoured side shaping, and a clean neckline band — Structured Comfort with a Modern Minimal Silhouette.

When To Wear

This T-shirt is designed as a versatile fitted garment, suitable for:

Everyday Wear
A refined basic for daily use, combining comfort with a clean, structured appearance.

Layered Styling
Ideal as a base layer under jackets or coats, maintaining a smooth silhouette without bulk.

Casual Elevated Looks
Suitable for modern casual outfits when executed in high-quality knit fabrics.

Key Design Features

Silhouette
Fitted silhouette with gentle waist shaping, designed to follow the body without excess ease.

Neckline
Round neckline finished with a folded neckband (Placket), slightly stretched when attached; its seam sits at the top of the left sleeve.

Sleeves
Raglan sleeves allowing improved mobility and a smooth shoulder line.

Construction
One-piece front and back with raglan seams; sleeve and side seams are stitched in one continuous seam.

Length
Hip-length top; hem and sleeve edges turned and topstitched (twin needle recommended).

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires familiarity with knit fabrics, including handling stretch materials, attaching neckbands, and maintaining seam elasticity.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics with medium stretch:

• Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

These materials ensure comfort, flexibility, and proper recovery of the garment shape.

Additional Supplies

No additional notions required beyond thread suitable for stretch fabrics.

Cutter’s Must

From Main Fabric:

1. Back – 1 piece
2. Front – 1 piece
3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
4. Placket – 1 piece

Note: Garment pieces cut from knit fabrics are stitched using a special stretch stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. When overlocking, trim seam allowances to 0.6–0.8 cm. Hem allowances are topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity.

Important Information

Before cutting your fabric:

• Print and lay out pattern pieces to determine yardage.
• Check mirrored pieces, notches, and grainlines.
• For patterned fabrics, align carefully for symmetry.

Assembly Instructions

1. Sleeve to Front

Stitch the Sleeves to the Front along the raglan seams.
Overlock the seam and press.

2. Sleeve to Back

Stitch the Sleeves to the Back along the raglan seams.
Overlock the seam and press.

3. Sleeve and Side Seam

In one continuous seam, stitch the sleeve seam and the side seam.
Overlock the seam allowances and press.

4. Hem Finishing

Overlock the lower edge of the garment and the lower edge of the sleeves.

Turn to the wrong side, press, and topstitch (preferably with a twin needle).

5. Placket (Neckband)

Stitch the Placket into a ring.

Turn the Placket right side out and press the seam.

Fold the placket in half lengthwise, wrong sides together.

Stitch the Placket to the neckline, slightly stretching the Placket and matching the notches.

Position the placket seam at the top of the left sleeve.

Overlock the attachment seam and press.