Raglan sleeve Dress with Pockets Easy Sewing (Free Pattern)

In this post, you will learn how to sew ruffle raglan sleeve dress with free PDF patterns.

Do you want to learn how to sew a raglan sleeve dress with pockets from a free pattern? This is a great project for beginners and experts alike, as you can customize it with your favorite fabric and style. In this post, I’ll show you the step-by-step process of making this dress, from choosing the fabric to adding the ruffles and pockets. Plus, you’ll get a free pattern download that you can use for this project and many others. Let’s get started!

What You Need to Sew a Ruffle Raglan Sleeve Dress

Sewing Tools

To sew a ruffle reglan dress, you’ll need the following materials and tools:

• A sewing machine, you’ll need a sewing machine that can handle different types of stitches, such as straight, zigzag, or overlock.
• Thread
• Scissors
• Pins
• Measuring tape
• Iron

You will also need a magnetic seam guide or a magnet to help you sew evenly.

Choosing the Right Fabric for Raglan Sleeve Dress

You can use any fabric that has a good drape and is easy to sew, such as cotton, linen, silk, rayon, or jersey. You’ll need about 2 meters of fabric for the bodice and the skirt, and another meter for the ruffles and pockets. You can also mix and match different fabrics for the bodice and the skirt, or add some details and embellishments to make your dress more unique and stylish.

Read more on fabrics in this post.

Free PDF Printable Patterns

The pattern is available at the end of the post for blog subscribers. Subscribing is free.

Check out how to measure yourself to see what size is the best for you.

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Seam allowance

You’ll need to add a 1 cm seam allowance to all the pattern pieces before cutting them out. This will ensure that your dress fits well and has enough room for adjustments.

How to add seam allowance in sewing

Size Charts

Check your size here:

Example:

1/4 Bust measurements 24 cm + 5 cm = 29 cm

You can choose a size larger or smaller depending on how loose you want your blouse or dress to be.

How to Assemble Raglan Sleeve Dress Sewing Pattern

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How to Sew a Ruffle Raglan Sleeve Dress: Step by Step Tutorial

Now that you have everything you need, let’s start sewing your ruffle reglan dress. Here are the steps to follow:

Cut out the pattern pieces:

Print out the free reglan blouse pattern, the free pocket pattern, and the free ruffle pattern. Cut them out along the lines and add a 1 cm seam allowance to each piece. You should have four pieces for the blouse (front, back, and two sleeves), two pieces for the pockets, and four pieces for the ruffles (two for the front and two for the back).

Cut out the fabric pieces:

Lay your fabric on a flat surface and pin the pattern pieces to it. Cut out the fabric pieces along the edges of the pattern pieces. You should have four pieces for the bodice (front, back, and two sleeves), two pieces for the pockets, and four pieces for the ruffles (two for the front and two for the back).

Sew the bodice:

Place the front and back pieces of the bodice right sides together and pin them along the shoulder seams. Sew them together with a straight stitch. Then, open the seams and press them flat. Next, place the sleeves right sides together with the bodice and pin them along the armholes. Sew them together with a straight stitch. Then, open the seams and press them flat. Finally, fold the bodice right sides together and pin it along the side seams. Sew it together with a straight stitch. Then, turn the bodice right side out and press it flat.

Sew the pockets:

Place the pocket pieces right sides together and pin them along the curved edges. Sew them together with a zigzag stitch, leaving a small opening for turning. Then, turn the pockets right side out and press them flat. Next, place the pockets on the right side of the skirt pieces, aligning them with the side seams and the hem. Pin them in place and sew them to the skirt with a straight stitch, closing the opening. Repeat this for the other skirt piece and pocket.

Sew the skirt:

Place the front and back pieces of the skirt right sides together and pin them along the side seams. Sew them together with a straight stitch. Then, open the seams and press them flat.

Sew the ruffles:

Place the front and back pieces of the ruffles right sides together and pin them along the side seams. Sew them together with a straight stitch. Then, open the seams and press them flat. Next, hem the bottom edge of the ruffles with a narrow zigzag stitch. Then, gather the top edge of the ruffles with a long and loose straight stitch, pulling the threads to create ruffles. Adjust the ruffles to match the width of the skirt.

Attach the ruffles to the skirt:

Place the ruffles on the right side of the skirt, aligning them with the waistline. Pin them in place and sew them to the skirt with a straight stitch. Then, open the seam and press it flat.

Attach the bodice to the skirt:

Place the bodice on the right side of the skirt, aligning them at the waistline. Pin them in place and sew them together with a straight stitch. Then, open the seam and press it flat.

Finish the neckline:

Fold the neckline of the bodice to the wrong side by 1 cm and press it flat. Then, sew it in place with a narrow zigzag stitch. You can also add a ribbon or a lace trim to the neckline for extra decoration.

Finish the sleeves:

Fold the hem of the sleeves to the wrong side by 1 cm and press it flat. Then, sew it in place with a narrow zigzag stitch. You can also add a ribbon or a lace trim to the sleeves for extra decoration.

Ready !

Try on your dress and make any adjustments: Try on your ruffle reglan dress and see how it fits. You can make any adjustments to the length, the width, or the shape of the dress by trimming or sewing the seams. You can also add some buttons, snaps, or a zipper to the back of the dress for closure.

Check out my detailed post on how to hem and choose best method for your project.

Step by Step Video Tutorial

If you prefer to watch a video tutorial on how to sew this ruffle raglan dress, you can find it on my YouTube channel. I will show you how to cut the fabric, hack the pattern, how to sew dress, and how to make some adjustments if needed.

Super easy video tutorial on how to sew this amazing ruffle raglan dress.

How to Draft, Adjust, and Hack Your Own Raglan Sleeve Dress Pattern

If you want to make your own customized sewing pattern with perfect fit or loose for raglan dress, check out this previous post of mine. I show you how to measure yourself, draft your own pattern, and adjust it to your desired size and shape. I also show you how to hack the pattern to create different types of raglan sleeves, such as balloon or puff raglan sleeves. You will learn how to add seam allowances, notches, and markings to your pattern. You can use this pattern to make any raglan dress that you like, with or without ruffle, pockets, or zipper.

To read the full post, click here: [How to Make Your Own Customized Sewing Pattern for Raglan Dress]

How to Sew Different Raglan Clothes from One Pattern

If you are looking for some inspirations for what you can sew from the raglan pattern, here are some ideas for you.

You can sew simple basic blouse.

Make a blouse with a peplum that is fitted at the waist, which will give you a feminine and flattering silhouette.

Extend the pattern and sew a one-piece dress, or add a ruffle or ruffles at the bottom and get a tiered or ruffle skirt. These options are great for spring and summer, as they are light and airy.

Another way to spice up your raglan blouse is to tie the neckline in different ways. You can make a bow, a knot, a loop, or a twist, depending on your mood and style.

You can also play with different fabrics, colors, and prints to create your own unique raglan clothes.

How to Style Your Ruffle Raglan Sleeve Dress

You’ve just made a beautiful ruffle reglan dress with pockets from a free pattern. Congratulations! Now, you can style it in different ways to suit your mood and occasion. Here are some ideas:

For a casual look, you can wear your dress with a pair of sneakers or flats, a denim jacket, and a crossbody bag. You can also accessorize it with a hat, a scarf, or some jewelry.

For a formal look, you can wear your dress with a pair of heels or pumps, a blazer, and a clutch. You can also accessorize it with a belt, a necklace, or some earrings.

For a boho look, you can wear your dress with a pair of boots or sandals, a cardigan, and a tote bag. You can also accessorize it with a headband, a bracelet, or some rings.

Ready Raglan Sleeve Dress !

Sewing a ruffle reglan sleeve dress with pockets from a free pattern is a fun and creative way to make a new and unique garment. You can use any fabric you like and add your own details and embellishments to make your dress more personal and stylish. Plus, you can style it in different ways to suit your mood and occasion.

I hope you enjoyed this sewing tutorial and learned something new. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy sewing!

In this post, you have learned how to sew ruffle raglan dress with free PDF pattern and how to hack this pattern.

Free Raglan Dress Sewing Pattern