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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Jessica T says
This is really cute! I love it.
Sherri Sylvester says
Thanks so much for the pattern. I LOVE raglan sleeves and am definitely going to make this! Sherri
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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says
This is so gorgous! I want one in my size 🙂 haha
Anne Weaver says
I love this top!! The pink sequin fabric is FAB!! I've linked to your pattern over at Craft Gossip:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-raglan-sleeve-tunic-top-for-kids/2014/01/31/
–Anne
buttonbridge says
So cute and I can't wait to see the version for you!
Krystina says
Love this, thanks for the free pattern!
srpprcrftr says
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
[email protected] Cupboard says
SO cute! Love the sequins- I have some fabric that might work for this right now, I'll get on it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Emily says
So cute!
Christie says
This turned out fabulous!
Polly @ Pieces by Polly says
So cute! I want to try this!
[email protected] says
What a beautiful shirt! I really really wish I could sew. You are so talented Jamie!
Karli Rodriguez says
I LOVE this shirt! I'm not very good at sewing but I love this idea so much I just might try! Thanks for sharing!
-Karli
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Roslyn says
Looks great – love the sequins! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
Haley Grossman says
LOVE this top. My 6 yr. old daughter has been loving an embellished crew neck sweatshirt this winter…and this is the queen of embellished crew neck sweatshirts! Wish I had better sewing skills cuz I'd make a few!
Great work!
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Caitlyn says
Such a cute pattern!
I would love to have you hop over and share with us at Tell Me About It Tuesday! http://www.sweetsillysara.com/2014/02/tell-me-about-it-tuesday-4.html
Sara
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Julia Nyanyo says
So lovely, that sequin fabric looks a little bit tricky to work with but it's SO worth it.
Natasha Klein says
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
Kussy says
Sooooo beautiful, just what my grandaughter will love now to find some fabric! Thank You so very much for the free pattern and tute
dawn - Mi rincón de mariposas says
Lovely!!! Thanks so much for the pattern.
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
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.
julie neale says
great top my little girl who is nearly 3 yrs would love this as she is mad for pink.
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
Donna says
Thanks for all the great patterns and tutorials.
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!!
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?
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
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
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!
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!