• Emily has the summer uniform down - a comfy tee paired with a breezy linen pair of #OceansidePants made in the shorts length. I could wear this every day! 📷 @sewnrose
  • Psst...want to hear a secret? There's a woven tank pattern in the shop - just lengthen the tank bodice of the #bspCatalinaDress and BOOM! Rayon tank summer dreams come true. 🦄
  • If you prefer knit tank tops, you can't go wrong with the #kireicami like this summery pineapple one by Tricia 📷 @tricia_2gls1by
  • On my cutting table - using a bit of this precious vintage sheet fabric, a gift I've been hoarding for years. I think this is going to be a favorite summer top.
  • I could spend my summer in a #marigolddress like the one Fiene sewed. You? 📷 @elbmiezen
  • I made a cropped version of the #ShorelineBoatneck and cut the hem straight across to take advantage of the pretty scalloped edge on this coral eyelet fabric.
  • How great is Miriam's #marigolddress turned into a shirt (just lengthen the bodice) with that double pocket detail she added? 📷 @vansquirrel
  • #TillerySkirt guts. I just love the finish on this pattern.
  • I always love Martha's colorful print choices, and this #bspcatalinadress is no exception. 🔥🔥🔥 📷 @garichild
  • Perfect details on these #oceansidepants by Nat @49tamtam1979 - look at the grommets she added for the drawstring! Love that. #oceansideshorts

Blank Slate Patterns Blog

Sew This Look ·

Sew This Look with Rivage Raglan

In our Instagram feed, we sometimes share RTW (ready-to-wear) looks that we come across that would be easy to recreate with a Blank Slate Pattern.

Sew This Look with Blank Slate Patterns

Use the Rivage Raglan to create this cozy sweater.  Alter the pattern to straighten the hemline, cropping the length to end at your high hip.

To create the trim:

  • Use an ivory cotton/spandex jersey to create several yards of 1″ wide single-fold trim. Cut 2″ wide strips, then fold raw edges towards the center (wrong sides together) and press.
  • Topstitch the trim in place onto the vertical center of the sleeves before constructing the top.
  • On page 11, after step 2 of the pattern instructions — topstitch the ivory trim on top of the sleeve seam lines.
  • Also on page 11, after step 3 — add sleeve cuffs made with the ivory jersey. The cuffs should be 1″ finished width, the same length as the end of the sleeve (not stretched to fit).
  • Make the neckband using the ivory jersey. To recreate the inspiration look, you’ll need to widen the neckband piece (make it 3″ wide, so that the finished width will be 1″).
  • After hemming, attach more of the trim evenly around the bottom of the sweater. (It looks like about 2″ above the bottom edge.)

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