Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: FreeSewing (MIT / CC BY 4.0).

Raglan Sweatshirt Beginner XS – 3XL

Sven Classic Raglan Sweatshirt

Sven Classic Raglan Sweatshirt. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XS	80 cm	62 cm	88 cm
S	86 cm	68 cm	94 cm
M	92 cm	74 cm	100 cm
L	98 cm	80 cm	106 cm
XL	108 cm	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	118 cm	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	128 cm	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Bust	Finished Length	Bottom Hem	Bicep Circumference
XS	96 cm	66 cm	92 cm	32 cm
S	102 cm	68 cm	98 cm	33.5 cm
M	108 cm	70 cm	104 cm	35 cm
L	114 cm	72 cm	110 cm	37 cm
XL	124 cm	74 cm	120 cm	40 cm
2XL	134 cm	76 cm	130 cm	43 cm
3XL	144 cm	78 cm	140 cm	46 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on chest measurement. For an oversized streetwear fit, choose one size up.

Wearing Ease Explanation

+14 to +20 cm positive ease over body chest for comfortable layering over tees.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

French terry, sweatshirt fleece, or heavy cotton jersey

French terry, sweatshirt fleece, or heavy cotton jersey
Rib knit for cuffs and hem band

Stretch Requirement: 20-40% Stretch

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
Ballpoint or jersey needle (size 80/12)
Cotton drawcord (1.2 m)
Herringbone twill tape for neck seam

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.6 m (1.75 yd)	1.3 m (1.4 yd)
L – XL	1.9 m (2.1 yd)	1.5 m (1.65 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.2 m (2.4 yd)	1.8 m (1.95 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

15 mm (5/8 in) double-fold hem.

Neck & Armhole

6 mm (1/4 in) for rib neckband attachment.

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Sweatshirt Front	Cut 1 on Fold	Classic raglan crew neckline
Sweatshirt Back	Cut 1 on Fold	High raglan back neckline
Raglan Sleeve	Cut 1 Pair	Full-length diagonal raglan lines front and back
Rib Hem Band	Cut 1 in Rib Knit	Fold lengthwise wrong sides together with 20% negative ease
Rib Neckband	Cut 1 in Rib Knit	Fold lengthwise wrong sides together and stretch to fit crew opening
Rib Wrist Cuffs	Cut 2 in Rib Knit	Cut crosswise with vertical ribs

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fleece or French terry knit before cutting.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Cut rib knit pieces with maximum crosswise stretch.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (21 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Attach Raglan Sleeves

Pin sleeve diagonal raglan edges to front body diagonal seams right sides together, then to back body diagonal seams. Serge or stretch-stitch seams and press towards sleeves.

Stitch Continuous Side & Underarm Seams

Pin front to back right sides together, carefully matching underarm seam intersections. Stitch continuous underarm sleeve seam and side seam in one pass from wrist to bottom hem.

Construct & Attach Rib Neckband

Stitch short ends of rib neckband right sides together into a circle. Fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Quarter-mark band and neckline opening. Pin and stretch neckband evenly to stitch in the round.

Attach Rib Wrist Cuffs

Stitch short ends of each wrist cuff strip into a loop. Fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Pin to sleeve hem matching quarter points, stretch rib evenly, and serge in the round.

Construct & Attach Rib Hem Band

Stitch short ends of bottom rib hem band into a continuous loop. Fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Quarter-mark band and sweatshirt hem opening; stretch band evenly and serge into place.