Sewing Max & Meena’s Mega Max Raglan Top

This Mega Max raglan top sewing pattern is super simple to sew. With bright prints and contrasting solids it’s easy to sew tops that my kids love to wear again and again. I’ve definitely got my money’s worth out of this sewing pattern.

With a bright and colourful print and contrasting plain sleeves these raglan shirts really stand out from the crowd. Children love the striking prints whilst parents love how comfortable and easy care they are.

If you’re interested in how it’s made and how you can make your very own raglan top (it’s really easy I promise!) scroll on down to find out how.

Mega Max Sewing Pattern

I typically use the Mega Max sewing pattern to make simple raglan t-shirts but there are actually loads and loads of different options included in the sewing pattern. There’s a few different cuff and hem options as well as the sleeve length options you’d expect. There’s also an optional hood which my kids love and pockets too.

I paid a little extra for the additional “bells and whistles” sewing pattern. This includes loads and loads of ears, wings, tails even! It’s perfect for sewing fancy dress costumes. I hate, hate, hate “single use” fancy dress outfits. They are rarely worn a second time and therefore are generally very poor quality so they can’t even be passed onto someone else to enjoy. I’d much rather take a simple top like this one and add features to make it fancy dress without compromising on comfort for everyday wear.

Sewing Max and Meena’s Mega Max Raglan

I’ve chosen the simple hemmed cuffs and hem. It’s a quick and simple finish that leaves the fabric to really shine.

On this occasion my kid’s decided to go without the hood. They seem to vary between “hoods are essential” to “meh”. It seems like they’re in a “meh to hoods” phase at the moment. So no hood it is.

I love how raglan top look with contrasting fabric for the sleeves. Plus it means that I can get more garments out of my pricey print fabrics.

As always I’ve chosen a cotton Lycra jersey. It has great stretch and recovery, perfect for t-shirts like this one.

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Until my kids grow into it this t-shirt will be availible from my Etsy Shop.

I do hope my Raglan Top sewing project has inspired you to have ago at sewing your own kids clothing.

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A Little Bit About Me . . .

Hi there! Thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the interweb. I’m Bridie.

I’ve been crafting since I was toddling around craft shows while my mum sold knitting yarn. She used to buy me a new craft kit to keep me busy. When I grew up I set up my own online craft shop and loved every minute of it. There’s is nothing like the thrill of getting to be one of the first people to see new craft collections.

I sold my business to focus on raising my two children. They’re still young so for now I’m blogging my craft projects and sharing tutorials to inspire you. I love creating handmade cards with digital stamps. I scrapbook to preserve precious memories of my kids childhoods. I knit and sew to keep my kids in comfortable, unique clothes they love. I create batch cooked meals that give me more time to craft. And because I’m not currently earning I do all of this on a teeny tiny budget.

I’ll show you all the best ways to craft on a tight budget so you can still create a life you love.

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