Learn how to sew a raglan tunic top for girls using this free raglan top pattern in sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
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 decided 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.)
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.
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You can use sequined fabric or just use any type of medium weight knit.
If you do use sequin fabric and try to recreate this look, 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.
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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maania says
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.
Jamie says
Depends on the child’s size and measurements.
paulandjacky says
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
Jamie says
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!
Daisy Molemans says
Thanks for sharing this pattern. I added a turtle neck to this pattern to make it winter proof and I love it!
http://molemiekesnaaiblog.blogspot.be/2015/11/zebra-sweater-met-raglan-mouwen-en.html
Jamie says
It turned out so cute!
La boîte à mystères says
Thank you so much for this pattern! I just saw it for my daughter :
http://la-boite-a-mysteres.blogspot.fr/2015/03/premier-pull.html
Dorothée says
Many thanks for this tute. For once, I had the occasion, thanks to it, to sew something for my elder daughter.
Have a nice day and thanks again. You can see it here
http://www.dododhalatte.net/article-ma-plus-grande-victoire-la-photo-125139844.html
Sewing Melissa says
I just saw this same pattern in the Mc Calls Catalog, was that yours?? if i wanted to size this up to a 10, how hard would that be?
Wen from What's Mummy Up To says
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!!
Donna says
Thanks for all the great patterns and tutorials.
Cara at Handful of Treasures says
I popped over from Make it Love it — Love this!! Now to figure out how to make matching ones for my 7-month old, 3-year old, and myself 😉
Jamie says
You are in luck, I'm posting the adult version next week!
~Jamie
julie neale says
great top my little girl who is nearly 3 yrs would love this as she is mad for pink.
Amanda H says
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.
hungryhippie says
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