Pattern and Instructions: The Lizabeth Raglan Top
Happy March, artists! I'm so excited to introduce you to the Lizabeth Raglan Top, a pullover raglan blouse with a dramatic '50s wing collar. Named for Lizabeth Scott, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in the movie Loving You, this top has a ton of options. Make a hip-length version with long sleeves for an office-appropriate blouse, and tuck it in or cinch it with an elastic belt. The cropped drawstring waist version with three-quarter cuffed sleeves is the one that screams Lizabeth to me, especially when worn over a slim turtleneck a with cigarette pants or a pencil skirt and pumps. Or channel the King himself and go full rockabilly in two-tone black and pink with a ribbed cuff and waistband (pair with your Marilyn Jeans for bonus points!).
Don’t miss this month's video tutorial walking you through the full construction process, including raglan sleeve basics, sewing a perfect wing collar, making the drawstring waist, and more.
Wondering about fabrics and supplies? Check out the video and written instructions at the bottom of this post for links and recommendations. You'll also find the tiled file (for printing at home on A4 or letter size sheets and taping together) and the A0 file (for printing at a copy shop like pdfplotting.com). Please note that we now have two size blocks, so make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about the new range, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Check out our video for the #LizabethRaglanTop in the next post!
And don't forget this is a guest artist month for those in the bonus tiers! Stay tuned for a spectacular guest designed pattern in just a couple weeks.
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. As a reminder, please do not share these photos or patterns to other social media sites so that we can keep creating exclusive new content for you!
Comments (68)
I'm a new member. Have always loved your patterns. But goodness those black and pink loafers are absolutely darling!! <3
Can this be made with cotton poplin?
Hi! I'm new here, where can I found the videotutorial for this pattern? Thank you
Very cute xxx
I've made two of these now, both with contrasting collars and cuffs, and I love them so much
I started to cut pieces out today! Im flatlining black lace on top of olive green cotton for the front facing piece that the cuffs for the 3/4 length sleeve. Gonna be using leftover charcoal gray wool/nylon blend for the body and the sleeves on it. Im very excited to see how it all goes.
I love the tartan version. Will make one very soon. <3
I love the new shiny blue fabric she made it in which she posted to Instagram. Does anyone know what kind of fabric she used?
i hope that gerties does a little expansion with some darts and zipper. or something 😎
Oh I love it.. wondering if it would be possible to put a zip in the middle and make it into a jacket
It would be quite easy to add a zipper , just add a seam allowance on both sides of the seam and sew a zipper .
I love this so much! It’s really making me want to make those jeans too. Also I love that you could easily put a zip in this and make it a jacket.
This was the first I thought of too, make it a jacket!
I've been trying to find loafers like that forever!!
They look like they're from Remix Vintage Shoes. :)
I love all your shoes! I want them to go with the blouse!
I love this!!! Thanks Gertie and Team for another great sew!
ps i just realized you’ve given us a jacket that we don’t have to put a zipper into and i love you for it!
oooh new fun things to learn that don’t look scary! you really know how to inspire us! i love that collar so much and have been wanting to add one to dresses, so this will be perfect! after i make a few versions of this… now to find those SHOES! 💗🖤
The shoes are by Re-Mix Vintage! (I was just checking out those pink and black loafers yesterday. 🤤)
OMG! I LOVE this pattern! Thank you! I haven't felt like wearing anything 50s in like a decade and all of a sudden, I'm buying cat-wing sunglasses, loafers and Marilyn inspired jeans. This will be the perfect addition.
Can someone please tell me where I can get that pink plaid though?!!
Fabric links are in the instructions!
This is adorable.
This is perfect, I look forward to getting my print!
I love the casual vibes!
This is soooooo cool and cute at the same time! And my name is Lizbeth 💙🤩
I love it. Now I can join the Pink Ladies.
Doesn’t Marilyn wear something like this in The Seven Year Itch? Candy pink, I think.
Imma need those SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ditto!
Oh Naty! That brown is devine on you!
So Elvis! This is the top I never knew I needed, but yes please! Thank you!
Very cute top. Looks fairly easy to make also. I like both the crop version and the long version Susie wore with the belt. With Patreon patterns we are building such an awesome pattern library. With so many ways to mix and match the options are almost endless. Thanks so much
Love the rockabilly vibes ♥️
Beautiful! I'm going straight to pdf plotting after i watch the video! Thanks Gertie!! ❤️ P.S. You ladies look amazing in the pictures! 😍
It’s a magical day when I already have everything I need to make a project in my stash 🥰🥰🥰 loving this.
Weeeeee, love it ❤️ thank you so much 💕
This could very easily be made into a jacket as well, placing a zipper down the front centre seam.
exactly where my head went!
This.Is.Perfect!! Thank you!
I didn't think that I could love this any more but it just keeps getting better and better ❤️🔥 Love the posing 😎
So fun and cute! @Gertie, did you make want alterations to get the lower neckline on Susie's top, or will I get this with the pattern as is? I like lower necklines.
Oh I love these. How cute is the belted option!!
So many options from this beauty 😍 So many alteration ideas to make other garments (I do not like the "h" word one bit, in my sewing room, they're alterations 😉) Dress, a line tunic with pockets, housecoat & bomber jacket & that's just for starters!! I love it 🥰
LOVE this pattern!
Love it!
Yippee!!! This is going to be fabulous!!!
Wow, really excited for this one + the vibe from the shoot is amazing!!
Totally love this!!!! Just my vibe. Gorgeous pattern, thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ah I love it!!
Oh I love this! And just when I thought you couldn't get stronger girl gang vibes than the Joan pics, I have been proven wrong. ❤❤❤
LOVE
Amazingggggg!!!!!! This is exactly what I’ve been hoping for! 🤗
Sooooooo lovely!!!!!😍😍😍😍
I’m trying so hard not to shriek like a mentally challenged banshee right now ♥️♥️♥️ it’s perfect. You guys nailed it again!
Ahhhh!!! The plaids are sooo precious!!! 😍🥰
I LOVE IT!
Love it!
I really like this! and OMG... adding a zip down the fron to make a pseudo bomber jacket... and then extending it to dress lenght also... LOVE
Oooh yes, I saw bomber style jacket too!
OOh I love that drawstring method!!
😍😍😍😍yessss
LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
I am going ti make so many of these for ice skating!!!
I wanted a cute loose crop sweater for training at the ice rink so thisnis perfect
OMG.! It’s lovely❤️
I can't wait to make this!!