Raglan Short Sleeve Collared Zipper Shirt
Introducing a men's sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit shirt featuring raglan short sleeves, a casual camp collar, and a modern partial front zipper closure.
When To Wear
This versatile shirt is perfect for a range of casual and smart-casual settings, making it an ideal choice for:
- Warm-Weather Leisure: Its short sleeves and relaxed fit make it suitable for sunny days and vacation wear.
- Casual Social Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for informal parties, brunches, or relaxed evenings out.
- Everyday Smart-Casual: a stylish alternative to a polo or standard button-down for daily wear or weekend outings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed fit, offering comfort and ease of movement.
Neckline & Collar: Open camp collar, contributing to a casual yet stylish aesthetic.
Closure: Partial front zipper closure, concealed for a clean finish, extending from the collar down.
Sleeves: Raglan short sleeves, providing a distinct shoulder line and comfortable fit.
Pockets: Single patch pocket on the left chest, adding a functional and stylistic detail.
Back: Clean back with raglan seams extending from the neckline to the underarm, mirroring the front design.
Hem: Straight hem with side slits, enhancing comfort and drape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise hidden zipper application, detailed collar assembly, and accurate raglan sleeve construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight shirting fabrics that offer good drape and comfort:
- Cotton shirting
- Linen blends
- Rayon
- Tencel or other soft cellulosic fabrics
- Fabrics with or without elastane for added comfort
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for collar)
- Zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Patch pocket - 1 piece
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 2 pieces
- Collar - 2 pieces on fold
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing: collar.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the collar with fusible interfacing. (Iron-on interfacings are pressed onto the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron).
- Stitch the front center seam below the slit notch for the zipper.
- Fold the top seam allowance of the pocket to the right side of the pocket and stitch to the side edges.
- Fold the top seam allowance and the seam allowances along the remaining edges of the pocket to the wrong side.
- Topstitch the pocket along the upper edge, place it on the left front along the alignment line, and topstitch.
- Stitch the side seams, ending the stitching 8 cm above the slit notch.
- Stitch the upper sleeve seams, ending the stitching 8 cm above the slit notch.
- Stitch the lower sleeve seams.
- Fold the hem seam allowance of the shirt and the hem seam allowances of the sleeves to the right side and stitch along the edges of the slits exactly to the slit notch.
- Fold the upper edge of the hem down at the level of the slit notch and pin.
- Stitch the remaining sections of the side seams and upper sleeve seams.
- Fold the hems to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Set the sleeves into the open armholes and topstitch along the setting seams close to the seam.
- Baste the zipper under the edges of the front slit, so that the teeth are not visible, and stitch.
- Stitch the edges of the collar pieces along the outer contour.
- Turn the collar right side out and press.
- Set the lower collar into the neckline, turn under the upper collar and stitch into the setting seam from the wrong side of the shirt.
- Topstitch the collar.
