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Sequined Raglan Tunic Top Tutorial and Free Pattern in Size 4 to 8

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Learn how to sew a raglan tunic top for girls using this free raglan top pattern in sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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(Looking for more free patterns?  Be sure to check out my free patterns and tutorials page here.)

During the holidays, I’d gotten a sales email from Fabric.com advertising fleece was on sale.  I clicked over and started browsing the sweatshirt fleece.  On the sidebar, (where they have the “you might also like”) I spotted some gorgeous coordinating sequin fabric that was also on sale.  I decide that the missy and I needed sequined sweatshirts!  Pink for her and teal for me. (I still haven’t made mine yet, but it’s on the to do list.)

Sew a Raglan-style Tunic top for your little one using this free PDF pattern in sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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As you probably know, when ordering fabrics online it’s impossible to be sure exactly what you’re getting until it arrives.  Turns out, the pink sweatshirt fleece was very thick, like normal fleece.  Luckily, the fabric for me is a lighter weight, more like french terry.  (Looking back on the website, I see that the pink was listed as med/heavy weight and the teal as medium weight- but I still wouldn’t have known the difference unless I had it in my hands to compare.)

The sequined raglan tunic top still turned out really cute, and she loves it.  (It’s just a little thicker than I imagined.)

The pattern is in 5 sizes (4 to 8).  It took me a little longer to get this pattern ready.  Right in the middle of my pattern making process, I decided to learn a new software program.  Ugh! It was very frustrating.  I would work on it for a day, then quit for a few days, then I would come back and back up from where I left off  because I forgot what I had already learned.  But its done now and I’m so happy to post this pattern and tutorial! 

The top is a slimmer-fitting tunic length, but you can lengthen or shorten it to your taste.  I tested the size 8 on my son, and rather than putting the cuffs on, I opted to just add the 2 inches back to the sleeves instead of the cuff and left the bottom band off.  You can use sequined fabric or just use a cute knit.  If you do use sequins, I recommend using either a smaller/thinner sequin fabric or pairing the sequins with a lighter weight knit, such as interlock, french terry or a med/heavy weight jersey.

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You will want to use a knit with at least a 50% stretch for ribbing for the neck, bottom and sleeve binding.  Ribbing can be hard to find.  I’ve sometimes seen it at Girl Charlee and the fabric fairy has a great selection.  Plus, I save every outgrown or unloved item of clothing that is ribbed knit so I can recycle it as binding.  (if the fabric you use for the binding has less than 50% stretch, you will probably need to cut the neck and sleeve binding a bit longer.)

Are you ready to make your little one a raglan tunic top?  You are going to love how easy this top is to make!

Head over to page 2 for the pattern download link or page 3 for the sewing instructions. 

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  7. Hey I'd like one in my size also, so pretty and cheerful to wear in cold weather. I don't have a little one to sew for any more, all grand kids way too big. You are one heck of a seamstress, do so many great things. Happy weekend

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  18. Hi I have been looking for a sweater pattern that I could make into a Mini Boden sweater dress knock off, and I think this is the one !!!! all I'll have to do is lengthen a bit !!! thank you so much

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  19. Sooooo beautiful, just what my grandaughter will love now to find some fabric! Thank You so very much for the free pattern and tute

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  21. YOU are a STAR! I love this so much I'm going to make one for myself-hopefully I can source pink sequin fabric here! 😀 LOVE love love it. Kudos to you for your hard work and generous sharing. xxoo

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  22. That is so cute! I will definately have to pin this to sew for later. My girl loves sparkle and this would fit the bill for sparkle!! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Thank you so much for this pattern … I had some left-over "sparkly" fabric from making my munchkin a "disco skirt" for a birthday party she went to last week. Just used the rest to whip up the cutest "sparkly tunic top" for her. She loves it!!

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  31. Please, how much I should shorten the lenght of the pattern, if I want to sew top instead of tunic? Thanka for reply and for free pattern.

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      • Hi Jamie, thanks for the pattern. I had some problems with the printing and sizing even though I used Adobe acrobat.ni measured up against my daughter’s tops for size. Your tutorial was excellent and I’m really happy with the result . This is my first bit of sewing for a long time and used a patterned and striped fabrics, which I remember from school. Is a no no !!! She will love it though.
        Anyway thanks again.
        Jacky Winfield

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        • When printing, make sure you have turned off sizing. In my adobe reader, the default setting is “fit” which is wrong and I have to change it every time. (you should be printing “actual size”) and choose auto portrait/landscape. You can compare the 1-inch block to your ruler to confirm the pattern has printed the correct size.
          Good luck!

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