A super simple Mega Max Raglan top to turn a sleeveless summer dress into a winter outfit.
I love how quick and easy this pattern is to sew up. There are loads of options availible to make it really exciting but in it's simplest form this is still a fabulous simple raglan pattern.
I've sewn up this pattern in a ribby fabric a few times now, it works really well. The rib gives a cheaper fabric quite a bit of extra stretch and the texture adds an interesting detail to an otherwise plain garment.
Tools and Materials:
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Basic Construction
Raglan patters tend to start with the front and back sleeve seams.
Then I finish the sleeves and hems with my overlocker.
I press my hems them fold them out again when I stitch the seams. I think this makes a neater finish and it's easier than trying to press a hem once the seam has been sewn.
Then it's the side seams.
Neckband
I stitch the neckband with a straight stitch as it allows the neckband to lie fatter than it would with a stretch stitch which is quite a wide stitch.
I also press the seam open so it lies as flat as possible.
When turning my neckband I find a tailors ham very useful for accurate pressing.
Then I pin and sew the neckband into place.
I stitch my hems in place with a twin needle, I think it leaves a more professional looking finish.
Linking Up To:
Here are some of my previous sews with the Max and Meena Mega Max Raglan pattern:
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