Raglan Sweatshirt free printable pattern

inside: Sew a cozy raglan sweatshirt with this free printable pattern and sewing tutorial. Create cozy tops for winter with free sewing patterns and tutorials. This raglan sweatshirt is an amazing top to sew and wear all winter long.

I saw a shirt like this in the store recently and I knew I had to sew a few for myself. I’m so pleased with how these two versions of my new raglan sweatshirt and I know I will be sewing more of these in the near future as well. I’m very excited to be sharing this new free pattern with you just in time for cooler weather. {It’s wishful thinking here as it was 97 today, but fall is hopefully just around the corner} These shirts get me in the mood for fall despite the weather.

Raglan Sweatshirt Free Sewing Pattern

Ahhh don’t you just love it? Cozy tops are my cool weather favorite and I’m pretty sure these shirts are going to get a ton of wear this season.

Here is the full view. This raglan style sweatshirt is very loose fitting and has cuffs at the sleeves and a bottom band that is fitted. The drop arms give the shirt a cozy loose fit.

I fall right between size S and M so I’ve sewn one of each to show you the fit. It is very forgiving with this style. The blue is a size S in waffle knit and the tan is a size M in a sweater knit. {fabric links below}

I love that even though the shirt is loose through the arms and sleeves, the cuffs at the wrist and hip give a bit of a fitted look. I think it looks great both tucked and untucked.

The tan version {the M} is a bit longer on me, and I can tell the arms a a bit longer as well.

These two sizes are for sure both wearable, so you can use this as a guide to help you decide on what size to sew for you. If you fall at the top of bottom range of a size you can for sure size up or down depending on how loose you want your top to be.

Ok! I think it’s time to sew!

Download the free printable pattern

Grab the free pattern from my shop using the button below.

Need help with the download and printing? Check out my PDF pattern help post. Once you have printed and assembled your pattern the paper should look like this.

Choose your size depending on this size chart. You may need to blend sizes, although this is a very loose fitting sweatshirt, so I wouldn’t worry too much unless you are several sizes off. Don’t worry about the hip measurement as this hits above the hips. This chart is on par with my other size charts so if you already know your size you can go with it.

As stated above I am right between the S and M so I made both. Both fit and are loose. This raglan sweatshirt pattern is very forgiving so you really can play with the sizes if you find yourself at the top or bottom of on of the sizes.

fabric needs

This S and M were both cut from 2 yards of fabric, but I used different fabric for the cuffs. If you are cutting all pattern pieces from the same fabric I would get at least 2.5 yards. BUT, I do recommend a fabric with good recovery for the cuffs and bands – Double Brushed Poly or Rib Knit.

For the main sweatshirt waffle knit, french terry or sweater knit is perfect.

How to sew a Raglan Sweatshirt

Ok! Now that we are all set up with some cozy fabric are you ready to sew? Let’s dive in! You should have:

• 1 front
• 1 back
• 2 sleeves
• 2 sleeve cuffs
• 1 neckband {if using sweater knit that isn’t as stretchy you may need to cut this a bit wider and longer than the pattern piece. My blue version was sew just as directed, but the sweater version added 2″ to the neckband and .75″ to the width. Otherwise it’s too hard to stretch around if the fabric isn’t as stretchy.
• 1 bottom band
• A 3/8″ seam allowance is included on all pattern pieces.

Start by sewing the sleeves to the shirt back with right sides together. Make sure to use the correct side of the sleeve as it does have a front and a back.

I sewed this entire top with JUST MY SERGER {can I get a Hallelujah???} No hems or top-stitching {yes please!} If you don’t have a serger make sure to use a good knit stitch or zig-zag. I’m honestly not sure how it would work with a loose sweater knit, but a sewing machine should be fine for French terry or Waffle.

NOTE: I’ve checked the pattern, but there may be a slight different between the sleeve and the shirt. Always place the longer sleeve at the under arm edge {keep the neckline lined up} Trim the excess at the underarm before sewing the side seam.

With right sides together and lining up the underarm seams, sew the side seam from bottom to end sleeve.

Sew the small end of the neckband together to form a circle. Fold in half so the long edges are together and the right side is out. Line up the back center and the front center with the neckline. Stretch and clip the in between and clip. Sew all three layers of fabric together to secure the neck. I do not like to top-stitch on sweater fabric, but I did iron the neckline to help it lay better.

Need neckband help? See my neckband post here.

Repeat with the bottom cuff. Sew the small ends together, then fold in half and line up all the raw edges of the bottom of the shirt and the band. Stretch to fit the bottom of the shirt and then sew.

HERE is a more in depth tutorial for adding cuffs.

the sleeve cuffs were cut on a fold, so we will now sew the side opposite the fold. Fold the cuff over with the right side out and place right sides together on the sleeve. It will have to stretch a bit, but not a lot to fit. Sew cuff on each sleeve.

I LOVE how easy cuffs are to sew. Especially on this trickier sweater fabric.

and you did it!!! I bet you will love your new raglan style sweatshirt as much as I love mine. I already have a few more planned with some other fabrics from my stash… Enjoy!!