Sewing an Oversize Raglan Sweater: The Kjella pattern is also perfect for Plus Size. The instructions include options for a long sweater and pre-made cuffs!
Kjella in size 44 made from Organic Jacquard Jersey* with Cuff Cuffs*.
What makes the Oversize Raglan Sweater Kjella special?
You mean: apart from the cool look? ;)
The sweater is a beautiful basic piece that will help your SewSimple Capsule Wardrobe grow!
It is perfect for working with stretchy, warm fabrics such as sweatshirt fabric, knitwear, or quilted fabrics. You can find out more about the fabric types further down in this post.
Kjella in size 44 made from organic French Terry, worn by someone who is 1.83 m tall.
How is the Oversize Raglan Sweater cut?
As the name suggests, the sweater has an oversized cut, so it does not fit tightly against the body but instead drapes loosely.
This applies to both the longer-cut body and the sleeves: At many people's request, I have once again created a cut that fits comfortably even on larger upper arms.
Speaking of requests: A very small neckline was also requested many times. Done! Kjella features a beautifully shaped, small neckline that you can finish with binding according to your taste & mood.
The sleeves are made of two parts that are joined with a seam. This seam provides additional width and shape in the shoulder and chest area.
Thanks to the clever cut, the sweater is also suitable for large cup sizes. And here is the best part: without additional bust darts!
In the picture, I am wearing Kjella in size 44 made from a stunning Jacquard Jersey* with Cuff Cuffs*.
Which size is right for me?
When deciding on the size you need, simply use my body and finished measurements chart as a guide.
For example, take a sweater that fits you well and compare its measurements with the finished measurements of the sweater. Then, as a rule, nothing can go wrong. :)
In the picture, you can see the sleeve's division seam, which is topstitched flat with the coverlock.
How can I adapt the raglan sweater to my size?
The sweater has markings at the chest, waist, and hips that you can use as a guide when sewing between sizes.
Take measurements at the widest points of the hips, waist, and chest.
Match the results to the size specifications in the body measurements chart.
Mark the required size at the height of the markings and connect the dots with a curved ruler. Then you can trace your size-adapted pattern and get started!
What fabrics can I use to sew the raglan sweater?
Any stretchy fabric with sweatshirt or knit quality.
For example, the following are very suitable:
Sweatshirt fabric*: A versatile and durable material with which you can also create color-blocking effects by cutting the individual pattern pieces from different colors of the same quality.
Jacquard Jersey*: A jersey with a dense knit structure that is very easy to work with. Why is that? The fabric hardly curls or curls at all at the edges! It is also super easy to sew, both with a sewing machine and with an overlocker or coverlock. Thanks to its firm structure, it drapes beautifully and does not "cling" to the body. Definitely one of my favorite fabrics!
Quilted fabric*: Whether jersey or sweatshirt fabric, quilted fabrics are a wonderfully warm material from which you can sew the sweater of your dreams. The quilted structure also makes it a real eye-catcher!
Knit fabric*: Whether as ribbed knit*, chunky knit* or piqué*, knit fabrics give the raglan sweater a classic touch. Perfect for people like me who are too impatient to knit their own sweaters! ;)
Cuffs*: Have you always wanted to sew with pre-made cuffs*? Then Kjella is the perfect pattern for you! The finished cuffs, also known as cuffs, instantly add a trendy tone-on-tone finish to your new favorite sweater!
They are beautifully soft, stretchy, and snug.
You can also find out everything about sewing with pre-made cuffs in my separate blog post!
How much fabric do I need for my size?
Can I also sew the sweater in other versions?
Kjella is a sweater that is wonderfully suited as a basic pattern. This makes the cut perfect for many sewing ideas!
In the instructions, I show you, for example, how you can sew a long sweater with cuffs from the pattern. For this, the sweater simply retains its beautiful length and additionally gets a great shape and an extra eye-catcher with pre-made cuffs.
Hanna in Oversize Raglan Sweater Kjella in size 38.
Is the eBook also available as a paper pattern?
Currently, SewSimple exclusively offers patterns in digital form.
You can print them out yourself in A4 format or use them as a plotter file.
How does that work? Upload the pattern in A0 format to an online plotter service. A few days later, you will receive the finished printed pattern by post.
If you are looking for a local alternative, copy the pattern onto a USB stick and have it printed out at the copy shop around the corner! :)
This is everything included in the eBook
- detailed, illustrated sewing instructions with the following sewing techniques:
- Oversize Raglan Sweater with optional faux piping, long sweater with pre-made cuffs
- Pattern in sizes 32-60 in A0 and A4
- Layout plans for all size ranges
- Tables: body measurements, finished measurements, fabric requirements
- suitable for beginners
You will also need these materials:
- For the optional faux piping: 3 cm wide jersey strips in the length of the armholes
- Fabric glue stick
- optional: pre-made cuffs (sleeve cuffs)
- Fabric clips*
- color-matched sewing thread*
- Tailor's chalk*
- Sewing machine or overlocker
- Rotary cutter*
- Fabric scissors*
What kind of fabric clips are used in the instructions?
For several months, I have used almost exclusively the very reliably closing Magic Clips*, which I discovered in the USA. They have the advantage of not slipping or popping off even under tension (e.g. when the fabric is stretched while sewing the cuffs).
I have already recommended them several times here on the blog. And since then, I keep getting feedback from blog readers that they also swear by the clips.
Now you also want to sew a casual oversized sweater for many occasions?
Then grab Kjella and get started!
Be sure to also write to me in the comments how you like Kjella!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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