A Raglan sleeve is a set-in sleeve that extends to neckline by seams slanting from underarm front and back. This sleeve extends in one continuous piece up to the collar, creating a diagonal seam running from the underarm to the neckline. raglan sleeves do not have shoulder seams unlike a common set-in sleeve, and this design gives better room for movement of arms. This sleeve is named after Field Marshel FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, a British General in Crimean war, who after losing an arm in the charge of the Light Brigade in 1854, had a coat designed with a special sleeve. Used since the mid 1850's this type of sleeves are generally found on sweatshirts and sportswear.
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Saddle Raglan
A saddle raglan sleeve is a variation of raglan sleeve that has a shoulder with small yoke made by not bringing the raglan sleeve to the neck in a point, but by widening it about three to four inches at the neck forming a 'saddle' over the shoulder. It combines the diagonal flow of a raglan sleeve with a flat-top strip of saddle shoulder. Commonly used in cardigans, sweaters or high-end knits where saddle strip allows for decorative patterns or contrasting colors.
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