The A-Line Raglan Dress. It floats.
A-Line Raglan Dress: an Everyday Essential
A good basic dress will always be necessary in Eleanor’s wardrobe. I like something casual and cute without being over the top girly. This A-Line Raglan Dress hits all the notes!
It is purposefully simple for a clean look. (I favor a clean look on most everything)
Take a peek at the tutorial below and give it a try this weekend!
1. Cut your Fabric Pieces
2. Sleeve Assembly
Getting the sleeves sewn on is the first step. The tutorial will give more direction on all these steps. Basically, the short edge of the sleeve cap gets sewn to the front arm of the body.
The taller edge of the sleeve cap gets sewn to the back arm of the body.
3. Pre-Hemming Tips
I like hemming the sleeves before sewing the side seam on this one.
The sleeve hem gets folded up 3/4″ and zig-zag stitched across the top.
Once both sleeves are hemmed, you’ll sew the side seams from sleeve edge all the way down to the hem of the dress.
Final Touches
Once that’s done you can hem the bottom and finish the neckline.
I have a video to help with this if you’d like!
After the neckband, the bottom hem is folded inside 3/4″ and sewn across the top with a zig-zag stitch. And the side seam is sewn to the wrist to secure it.
That’s seriously all it takes! It’s a super fast one 🙂
Lovin’ the Paapii print on the A-Line Raglan Dress!
See What Others Are Making
Curious how other sewists are styling their A-Line Raglan Dress? Join us in the Sew and Tell Facebook Group, where Brindille & Twig makers share their latest projects, fabric choices, and helpful tips. It’s also the best place to hear about upcoming tester calls—so if you’d love early access to new patterns and want to help shape them, come be part of the fun!
More Dresses to Love
If your little one is loving the easy comfort of the A-Line Raglan Dress, it’s no surprise — this silhouette was made for freedom in every step, skip, and twirl.
Ready to explore more? Brindille & Twig’s collection of dress patterns offers just as much movement, ease, and personality — perfect for playful days and picture-worthy moments alike.
Also make sure to check other posts on the Bodysuit Dress, the Gathered Raglan Dress and the Dolman Dress.
