Radical Raglan
I chose to sew the Radical Raglan because my boys really can't have enough shirts.
The Radical Raglan is a hooded raglan sweater pattern that comes in a wide size range: 2-14. It's long sleeved and has fun front pockets. As soon as I saw the design I really liked the added placket, making it different from other raglans. I made the size 4 for my slim 5 year old and the fit is just perfect!
The pattern is very suitable for an intermediate sewing level. The tutorial provides drawings for the different steps but I think experience with sewing knits and plackets makes this project easier and faster to complete. Like many new patterns this one also provides the possibility to print layers, chosing just the sizes you need. I love that!
I did make some adjustments to the original pattern by shortening the sleeves and leaving out the strap that goes across the placket. I also added biastape to the pockets and the hood for a contrasting pop of colour. The result is a nice summer sweater but I'm sure I'll be making a couple of long sleeved ones for fall and winter as well.
Fabrics by Joyfits
The green striped sweatshirt fabric, the white jersey and blue knit biastape are from Joyfits, I chose them as part of the gift certificate I won with this Nosh Rowan Tee #parissewsocial making.Maybe you noticed this too but I just realised I'm getting more bold and colourful in my fabric choices lately. It must be summer!
The diagonal stripes on this one really gave me a headache because I wanted them to line up at the sides and in the hood. I succeeded at the sides but the hood was just impossible. Oh well, can't win them all and I'm loving the result!
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July 14th From-a-Box / Lulu & Celeste
July 15th Huisje Boompje Boefjes / The Berry Bunch / FABulous Home Sewn / House of Estrela
July 16th Mae & K / Oh Sew Boy! / Wild & Wanderful
July 17th create3.5 / Call Ajare / The Wholesome Mama / Rebel & Malice / Handcrafted by RED
* I received this pattern to sew and review, so all opinions are as always honest and my own.
Hoe bevalt het elastische band?
ReplyDeleteHa, dit is niet het elastische band maar jersey en die bevalt prima! Elastisch band heb ik ook wel eens gehad maar ben daar niet zo'n groot fan van, werd wat rommelig, maar dat kan ook heel goed aan mij liggen :)
DeleteSupermooi!
ReplyDeleteThx Elke!
DeleteKnap! Wat een leuke sweaterstof voor jongens :-)
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