Knit Top with Lace Raglan Sleeves

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: knit fabric with low to medium stretch from natural or blended fibers; guipure lace with elastane. ALSO NEEDED: knit bias tape.

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS ARE WITHOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

• From main fabric:
  • Back - 1 piece on fold
  • Front – 1 piece on fold
  • Cuff – 2 pieces
  • Neckline binding — 1 piece
• From guipure lace:
  • Sleeve – 2 pieces

ATTENTION! The neckline binding pattern piece is necessary to equalize the neckline length. Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is stitched 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

1. Stitch darts on front pieces, trim seam allowances with an overlocker.
2. Attach sleeves to the back, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Attach sleeves to the front, press seam allowances towards the front and serge.
3. Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press seam allowances and serge.
4. Cut (if not ready-made) bias tape 4 cm wide and a length equal to the neckline length + 5 cm. Fold the bias tape in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the bias tape along the neckline edge, right side facing, and stitch. Clip seam allowances. Fold the bias tape to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
5. Fold cuffs into a ring, right sides together, and stitch, press seam allowances open. Fold the cuff in half, right side out, and press. Along the lower edge of the sleeve, stitch with a loosened thread and gather. Attach cuffs to sleeves, press seam allowances towards the sleeve, serge.
6. Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.