Raglan Sleeve Paneled Knit Top
This women's sewing pattern presents a comfortable and stylish knit top, featuring dynamic raglan sleeves and figure-flattering paneled construction.
When To Wear
This versatile knit top is suitable for various occasions, making it an excellent choice for:
- Activewear: Ideal for workouts, sports, and other physical activities due to its comfortable fit and movement-friendly design.
- Casual Everyday Wear: Perfect for layering or as a stand-alone piece in a relaxed, comfortable wardrobe.
- Transitional Seasons: The long sleeves provide warmth for cooler days in spring, autumn, or mild winter.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted, hip-length top designed for comfort and ease of movement, gently following the body's contours.
Neckline: Classic crew neck, finished with a clean facing for a smooth, comfortable edge.
Sleeves: Long raglan sleeves provide freedom of movement and a sporty aesthetic, ending in extended cuffs often featuring thumbholes (as seen in the photo).
Body Construction: The front and back feature distinct central and side panels, offering an opportunity for contrasting fabrics and a shaped, ergonomic fit.
Back: Features a central seam on the back panel, complemented by side panels for enhanced shaping and visual interest.
Hem: a straight bottom hem, designed to be finished with a double needle or coverstitch for optimal elasticity and durability.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience working with knit fabrics, precise panel matching, and specific finishing techniques for stretch fabrics, including optional considerations for neckline fit.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit materials that offer a good balance of comfort and structure:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., jersey, interlock, activewear knits).
- Fabrics can be chosen in related or contrasting colors to highlight the detailed paneling.
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance – 2.0 cm. Other allowances – 0.7 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 1:
- Center back - 2 pieces
- Center front – 1 piece on fold
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- From main fabric 2:
- Side back - 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Facing — 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Note: Knit fabric pieces in this model are stitched on a straight stitch machine. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams of the back and front, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Attach the sleeve to the back, press allowances towards the sleeve and overlock. Attach the sleeve to the front, press allowances towards the sleeve and overlock.
- Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the sleeve seam, press allowances and overlock.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Fold the cuff lengthwise in half, right side out, and attach to the bottom of the sleeve, overlock allowances.
- Stitch each facing into a loop, press allowances open. Place facings right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at the curve, turn the piece right side out, straighten, press. Attach the facing to the neckline, press allowances and overlock.
- Overlock the hem allowance of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Attention! Before finishing the upper edge of the garment with the facing, make sure the head passes through the neckline opening. Otherwise, it is recommended to create a closure: stitch the center back seam, stopping 5 – 6 cm before the neckline edge; create a loop; stitch the neckline edge and the ends of the facing, inserting the loop; attach the facing to the upper edge; sew on a button.
