Cotton Stretch Jersey Raglan Sleeve Top

Cotton Stretch Jersey Raglan Sleeve Top

A women's hip-length top for knit fabric with short raglan sleeves and a wide round neckline. It is cut from only four pieces: front, back and two sleeves.

When To Wear

• In summer on its own, with jeans, shorts or a skirt.
• In spring and autumn under an open cardigan or jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting, following the body through the waist and hips.

Length: Hip length, with a slightly curved hem.

Neckline: Wide round neckline, finished by folding the edge to the wrong side and topstitching, with no band or facing.

Sleeves: Short raglan sleeves sewn to the front and back along diagonal seams that run from the underarm to the neckline.

Back: One piece with no centre back seam.

Finishing: The sleeve seam and side seam are stitched in one continuous seam. Hem, sleeve hems and neckline are turned under and topstitched; a twin needle keeps the hems stretchy.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Four pieces, straight raglan seams, one continuous side and sleeve seam, and turned-and-topstitched edges. Basic experience with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch and a twin needle is needed.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric with medium or high stretch, made from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

• A twin needle for topstitching the hems