This pattern works well to sew the garment as flat as possible by changing the order of construction – before putting in the sleeves construct the placket, yoke, collar stand and collar. Jalie Karine in sweater knit I used the shorter version and still needed to shorten length 1 inch in b...
I spent the Monday sewing and made some nice Ponte pants and an a-line shirt plus a grey raglan shirt from a grey knit fabric. They all turned out great and fit really well. I think there will be more of these in the future. TanjaIn the Kitchen/Eating out,Knitting,Perfume,Sewing2 C...
If wrap necklines are your thing, please go make yourselves this perfect knit happy dress right now. It has a great flexible fit system and fun details: raglan sleeves! a self-fabric belt! cool waist pleating! Plus it's as adjustable as a wrap—minus the risk of your skirt blowing open...
And make sleeveless or with short/ elbow/ wrist length sleeves. If you want to layer over other garments, make sure your layer pattern allows for this. Every time you add another layer, most people want at least another 2″/5cm of ease for wearing comfort. For example, if your top has...
I have a theory that scrunching up the sleeves might help—thoughts? Successes:My first jacket! OK, so it's an unlined unfitted knit belted wrap jacket--a glorified girly sweatshirt. But still--my first jacket! Room for improvement?:The FIT! Next time I make a raglan-sleeve top, I ...
The enthusiasm waned after knitting the sleeves which have ended up too long. But I have knitted the back to the stop of the stripes. In fact I had knitted up to the beginning of the shoulder decrease when I decided the body was too long so I ripped it back and took away 5cm from ...
I am thrilled to be back on the Avid Seamstress blog with my newest make – The Raglan Dress. I love the style lines and a-line shape of this pattern. I have a dress a similar shape that I wear loads, it’s just so easy to throw on and go (great for when I don’t […] ...
NOT AT ALL. I learned A TON about sewing (and knitting) last year and it really changed my life. The garments I wear (show above) are great. And the garments I don't wear (not shown butyou might have seen them on IG) are also great because they taught me something. ...
Raglan Wool Coat The Assembly Line Car Coat Wool with silk stretch lining (and flannel lined pockets!) 1. After making a short corduroy version last month I went up a size to give me more room for layering. Also added a center back seam and more length in the upper back with some suc...