Kids Raglan Shirt Free Pattern update

inside: Photos and sewing information from the newly updated kids raglan shirt free pattern. New ideas for pattern hacks and updated printable pdf.

his one my first free pdf pattern and while it’s had some makeovers, is basically the same classic fit shirt. I’ve sewn it many many times myself and this pattern is downloaded thousands of times each month from Bluprint. That site is now closed but this free sewing pattern is in my SHOP.

So not only do I love it, but I know there are many of you that love it too. It’s super easy to sew, has SO MANY options and now has even more sizes. I’ve tweaked it once again to make it even better for all of us raglan shirt lovers! Head over and check out the original Raglan Shirt Post here.

Kids Raglan Shirt –

{Before we go any further – YES my daughter is wearing facepaint in these photos – she got it done in school and did not want to wash it off for the photos}

Let’s first talk about changes to the kids Raglan Shirt free pattern:

• adjusted neckline… it was too small before!
• Lengthened the body of several sizes
• adjusted the fit of the larger size sleeves, they are a bit slimmer now
• added one more size {my kids keep growing!}

I love this pattern because there are so many options from just one simple design! All three tops in the photo above are made from the newest version of the pattern and I’ll be giving you the hack details for all three. Don’t have this pattern yet or want the new one? Remember to also check out the original post for all the sewing details and size chart.

Because I’ve sewn this pattern so many times here are some tips for sewing up this kids raglan shirt pattern. Things to note:

• It is a unisex pattern – so a looser fit… if you want it more fitted size down or take it in.
• Start with the chest measurement, adjust the length from there for the best fit.
• This pattern has around 3-4″ of chest ease… so a looser fit tee.
• The neckline is a basic crew neck. Add a V neck or scoop neckline with simple modifications.
• Need more help with the neck band? Here is my post all about shirt neckbands…

Alright! Now that we have covered all those details let’s take a look at the three raglan hacks featured here.

1. Sweatshirt… To make this version size up one or two sizes from the chest measurement and add a bottom band and sleeve cuffs. Use Sweatshirt Fleece.

2. I’ve linked to another raglan dress version at the bottom of this post, but this one was a bit different. I made the skirt shorter and the top longer for a cute raglan dress made with cozy waffle fabric. Rose is always wearing my free legging pattern. Tights fabric and waffle fabric info here.

3. Raglan with a hood. Most of the this shirt is sew just as is, but I added a hood. I also used super soft jersey fabric. I got the green in a mystery box from Sincerely Rylee Fabric and blue is upcycled from an old shirt.

The hood is easy to add. You can trace a hood that you already have or download the one from this other hooded pattern. Also, for tips on how to attach it to the neckline see this dress post that has a hood and neck band as well.

Need more help with the neck band? Here is my post all about shirt neckbands…

Variations using the Raglan Shirt Pattern

• Make it a dress
• Add a zipper neckline
• Hooded Raglan
• High – Low Skirt Raglan
• Decorative Shoulder hack