The raglan-style top is one of the easiest designs to draft
and sew. It serves as the foundation for peasant-style tops and is created
using a basic blouse pattern as the starting point.
A raglan sleeve starts right at the neckline and extends
diagonally down to the armhole, creating a smooth, slanted seam that gives the
top its distinctive look and comfortable fit.
Click the link below to browse all the free PDF sewing patterns for women:
Pattern draft:
To draft your raglan top pattern,
you’ll need the following measurements:
* Length of the top
* Bust circumference
* Shoulder width (measured from one shoulder edge to the other)
* Neck depth (front and back)
* Armhole depth
Front:
A to C = Neck depth
A to D = 1/8 bust + 2.5 inches (or scye depth measurement, i.e., armhole depth measurement or 1/4 bust - 1)
A to G = Half of the shoulder measurement
G to H = Blouse's shoulder width you prefer
Mark point L 1 inch from K (for women's blouses) (this could be 1/2 inch for kids under 8 years and 3/4 inch for kids 9 to 12 years). Shape ELJ.
AB is where you keep the fold in the fabric when you cut the front piece.
Back:
A to C represents the back neck depth, which is
typically 1 inch.
If you’re working with a knit (stretch) fabric, this
depth is usually sufficient, as the stretch will allow the top to slip
comfortably over your head.
However, if you’re using a non-stretch (woven or
non-woven) fabric, it’s important to add a small slit or opening at the
center back. This will make it easier to put on and take off the top without
straining the neckline.
Tip: You can finish the slit
with a button loop or hook-and-eye closure for a neat and functional finish.
Sleeve:
A to B = 1/8 bust + 2.5 inches (or 1/4 bust - 1 or scye depth, i.e., armhole depth)
A to C = Neck depth
A to O = Half of the shoulder measurement
A to D = A to G in the front blouse draft
B to F = 1/4 bust + 0.75-inch ease (the same ease you kept for the blouse front)
Draw a vertical line from O which meets BF at point P.
Connect A and F. Mark point Q where the line AF meets the neckline.
Mark point G where lines OP and AF cross.
G to I = 1 inch (this could be 1/2 inch for kids under 8 years and 3/4 inch for kids 9 to 12 years)
G to H = 1.5 inch (this could be 3/4 inch for kids under 8 years and 1 inch for kids 9 to 12 years)
D to L = Length of the sleeve from D plus 2 to 3 inches for fullness at the arm round of the puffed sleeve.
L to N = Half sleeve round + 0.5 inch ease (you can reduce ease if you are using a knit fabric)
Join F and N.
N to M = 0.75 inch
Join L and M with a curved line.
Add seam and hem allowances:
For blouse front and back:
3/8 inch for the armhole.
3/4 inch for the neckline
1/2 inch or 1 inch on the sides.
3/4 inch for the blouse bottom hemline
For sleeves:
3/8 inch for the sleeve cap curve.
1/2 inch or 1 inch for the sides.
Mkae sure to cut the front, back, and sleeve pattern pieces on fold.
Click this link for the free PDF sewing pattern for Kids' peasant blouse for sizes 1 year to 12 years.
How to Sew?
Step 1: Cut out the front, back, and sleeve pattern pieces.
Step 3: Join the sides.
Step 4. Finish the neckline and sleeve hemline by attaching a bias tape to them. And then attach the sleeves to the armhole round.
That's it! Done.
