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Fringe Sew Along | Sew Shoulder Seams and Attach Facings

Let’s continue construction on your Fringe bodice with shoulder seams and facings for both Fringe views and the Mini Fringe (with a bodice lining). SEW THE SHOULDER SEAMS Before you attach your facings, you’ll need to sew the shoulder seams. With right sides together, sew the shoulder seams, matching the shoulder notches. The shoulder notches

Fringe Sew Along | Prepare Facings and Sew Darts

Now that pieces have been prepared and cut, it’s time to begin sewing. We’ll start with the facings and bodice darts. SEW THE CENTER FRONT BODCE SEAM FOR VIEW B This step is for View B only. With right sides together, sew center front bodice seam and press seam open. SEW THE FACINGS AT THE

Wren Bonus Short Sleeve Tutorial

Hello! Today we’re excited to be sharing a FREE bonus sleeve add-on for the Wren Blouse and Dress pattern. We explored several different variations through development and testing. Although this option did not end up in the final Wren pattern, we thought it would be fun to offer it as a free download. Click here

Wren Sew Along | Hem Blouse, Sew Buttonholes & Attach Buttons

In this post we have a few tips for sewing your buttonhole and your blouse hem. I prefer to sew the buttonholes and buttons of the dress before attaching the skirt but you can always add them at the end as well. Hem Blouse with a Double 1/4″ (0.6 cm) Hem Prep the blouse hem

Wren Sew Along | Short Puff Sleeves

We are ready to sew the short puff sleeves (View A). The construction is the same for the Wren & Mini Wren for the short sleeve option. If you are sewing the Mini Wren long sleeves (View B), you will use these same instructions. The Mini Wren long sleeve is also finished with an elastic

Wren Sew Along | Sew the Facing

Now we are ready to sew up the facing and create the fold-back placket. This might be a new construction method. Just follow along and trust that it will work out! We also filmed steps 8 through 11, you can find that video here on our Chalk and Notch YouTube Channel. Sew the Facing Shoulder

Wren Sew Along | Stay Stitching, Sewing Darts & Shoulder Seams

Now we are ready to start sewing! Stay stitching, sewing darts (the back darts are optional) and sewing the bodice shoulder seams are up first. Stay Stitching Neckline Before handling your cut bodice pieces too much, sew a stitch line 1/4″ (0.6 cm) away from the fabric edge on the front and back neckline. This