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Farrah Sew Along | Getting Started

We are thrilled to be able to bring you a sew along for the Farrah pattern. We will be sewing the top length of both views in the sew-along since the construction of the dress uses the same steps. ...

Farrah Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

Ready to get started on the Farrah Sew Along but, haven't decided on a fabric? We've got you covered. Here we'll cover recommended fabrics and include links to a few of our suggestions. To find mor...

Thank You Evelyn Skirt Testers!

We love getting a chance to share tester photos with you! We hope you find inspiration from these talented sewists and that you are excited to sew your very own Evelyn. Versions shared on social me...

Evelyn Skirt Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for help fitting your Evelyn Skirt, you've found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Evelyn Skirt. Find fitting po...

Evelyn Skirt Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

We are so excited to release the Evelyn Skirt! I am obsessed with all of my samples, and every time I see a new fabric I feel like I need to make a new version. This pattern works for so many fabri...

Evelyn Skirt Release

THE EVELYN SKIRT PATTERN HAS ARRIVED! The Evelyn Skirt was designed along with our Max Tee. Together they feel just the right amount of dressed-up, and I couldn't love this pairing more! Evelyn ...

Pixie Tee Sew Along | Hemming All Views

We are close to finishing our Pixies! In this post, we'll finish the hems on all views of the pattern. FOLD AND STITCH THE SLIT - VIEW A The slit is already folded from pressing the seam allowance ...

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Pixie Tee Sew Along | Sew Long Sleeves & Side Seams Views B & C

We are continuing with attaching the sleeves to our front and back bodices. In this post, we'll demonstrate how to sew the long sleeves and side seams for Views B & C. SEW SLEEVES TO ARMHOLE Wi...

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Pixie Tee Sew Along | Sew Short Sleeves & Side Seams View A

We are ready to attach the sleeves to our front and back bodices. In this post, we'll demonstrate how to sew and hem the short sleeves and side seams for View A. If you're sewing long sleeves, addi...

Pixie Tee Sew Along | Sewing Hem Ties, Shoulder Seams, and Attaching Neckband

Before you begin to sew, we recommend that you read over all of the instructions and make sure you are familiar with the seam allowances and markings. Our first step is to sew the hem ties for View...

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Pixie Tee Sew Along | Getting Started

Welcome to the Pixie Tee Sew Along! Over the next four posts we will be showing you how to sew this oversized tee. We will be sewing View A with the hem ties, but also demonstrating how to attach t...

Max Tee Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for help fitting your Max, you've found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Max Tee. Find fitting posts for each o...

Max Tee Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

It's been a while since I've been excited to get dressed! An elevated Tee is just the perfect transition piece for spring. I love pairing my Max Tees with jeans, cut-off shorts, and skirts. I look ...

Thank You Max Tee Testers!

We're so grateful to have worked with a great group of testers for our first Spring release. Check them out below. Versions shared on social media and RTW inspiration are saved on our Max Tee Pinte...

Max Tee Release

THE MAX TEE PATTERN HAS ARRIVED! Max Tee with a Mock Neck & Cropped Length Fabric Source || Morraine Double Cashmere from Surge Fabric Shop The Max Tee pattern will be on SALE through Wednes...

Sewing Tip | How to Hem Knits

We are going to talk about hemming knits in this sewing tip. We love sewing knits but know that sometimes that very last step of your project, hemming, can be a little daunting! There are many ways...

Sewing Tip | How to Sew Darts

In this sewing tip, we are going to focus on darts. The Fringe and Wren both feature darts, as well as the Victory, Orchid, and Farrah in the c/d cup sizes. Darts are used to help fabric curve arou...

Tutorial | Page Pocket FREE Template

My dream of a neutral Page x Hudson set is complete! It's been so fun to collaborate with Kelli of True Bias again as we both sewed up a new Page x Hudson set! Make sure to check out Kelli's blog f...

Tutorial | Page Button Shoulder Neckline

Hello! I´m Gema from Cosiendo sin dedal and @cosiendosindedal on Instagram. I´m 19 and from Spain. I´m so excited to be part of the Chalk and Notch team collaborators this year. Today I'm sharing w...

Waterfall Raglan Sew Along | Attach Neckband & Hem Ruffle

The last steps on our Waterfall Raglans are to attach the neckband and hem the ruffles. Let's finish our new tops and dresses! SEW NECKBAND With the right sides together, sew the neckband at the sh...

Waterfall Raglan Sew Along | Sew Sleeves & Side Seams

We are ready to attach the sleeves to our front and back bodices. Once we do this we'll sew the side seams and see our raglans take shape. SEW SLEEVES TO FRONT BODICE With the right sides together,...

Waterfall Raglan Sew Along | Gathering & Attaching Ruffle

Before you begin to sew, we recommend that you read over all of the instructions and make sure you are familiar with the seam allowances and markings. Our first step is to assemble the fronts and b...

Waterfall Raglan Sew Along | Getting Started

We are excited to add the Waterfall Raglan Sew Along to our library. In this sew along we will be sewing View B, the women's ruffle top. The steps are the same for View C and for both of the mini W...

Orchid Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

The anticipation of a new project is always an exciting part of the creative process for me. The seemingly endless possibilities are simultaneously thrilling and daunting. I've put together this po...

Sewing Tip | How to Sew the Pony Tank V-neck

The Pony Tank is our knit pattern that features a V-neckline. We want you to have success from your first attempt at sewing this pattern. With just a few steps and careful sewing, you'll have a bea...

Orchid Sew Along | Sew Waistband Casing and Attach Bodice to Skirt

Your Orchid dress is so close to being finished! We'll wrap up our sewing by constructing the waistband casing and then attach the bodice to the skirt. PREP WAISTBAND CASING With the right sides to...

Orchid Sew Along | Sew Mitered Corners and Hem Skirt

It's time to sew the mitered corners and hem the skirt. We'll start by prepping the hem. PREP HEM Prep the hem by stitching a baste stitch 3/8” (1 cm) from the cut edge of the hem and slit extensio...

Orchid Sew Along | Sew Pockets and Side Seams

Now we will begin to assemble the skirts. We'll start by sewing the pockets and move to sew the skirt side seams. ATTACH THE POCKET FACING TO THE UNDER POCKET LINING Finish the angled edge of the p...

Orchid Sew Along | Sew Side Seams and Add Sleeves

We'll finish sewing our bodices by adding the sleeves and sewing the side seams. If sewing View B, skip all of the View A instructions below. SEWING SIDE SEAMS AND ATTACHING RUFFLE SLEEVES - VIEW A...

Orchid Sew Along | Sew Front and Back Bodices

We're going to continue sewing and assemble the front and back bodices of our Orchid dresses. We will attach the yokes, sew on bias binding, and learn how to clean finish the yokes and shoulder sea...

Orchid Sew Along | Prepare Bodice, Sew Darts and Ties

Now that pieces have been cut and interfaced, it's time to begin sewing. We'll start with staystitching, sewing the bodice darts on the C/D bodice, sewing the drawstring ties, and adding gathering ...

Orchid Sew Along | Getting Started

We are excited to add the Orchid Sew Along to our library. We will be sewing both views of this pattern in the sew-along. We hope you will find all the assistance you need to sew a beautiful Orchid...

Sewing with Faux Leather

Hello everyone, my name is Nicoletta and I am honored to be one of this year’s Chalk and Notch contributors. You can find me on Instagram (@dinuvoledicuori) and my website (www.dinuvoledicuori.com)...

Crew Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

I don’t know about you, but selecting the correct fabric for a new project can often seem like an overwhelming task. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration. Other times it’s not that simple...

Tutorial | Pony Tank Ruffle Sleeve

The Pony Tank has been in our pattern library for a few years now but was just updated last fall to include our full 0-30 size range. Olivia (find her on IG @designsbyohm) is one of our talented co...

Batch Sewing with the Pony Tank Pattern

Hello everyone! My name is Michele and I am honored to be one of the contributors for this year’s Chalk and Notch Blog. Find me on Instagram, where I share all my adventures in sewing, DIYs, or wha...

Sewing Tip | How to Assemble PDF Patterns

We want to do everything we can to help you have an enjoyable sewing experience. If you're new to our patterns or just PDF patterns in general, we've put together this post to demystify the PDF pat...

Tutorial | Marcel Front Ruffle & Tie Straps

We've wanted to add a tutorial for adding tie straps to the Marcel (shop the PDF here or paper pattern here) since its release so when we saw Alexis's creation as part of the 2021 Collaborator team...

Printed Patterns Have Arrived!

Chalk and Notch printed patterns have arrived! We've been working towards this goal for a long time! If you enjoy a physical pattern, with no printing or taping required, I have news for you. You c...

Sewing Tip | How to Sew Drawstrings

We include drawstrings on a few Chalk and Notch patterns. We thought it would be helpful to round up a few different ways to sew drawstrings using either woven or knit fabric. Here are two ways to ...

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Sewing Tip | Grommet Installation

Adding grommets is an optional way to finish the openings for the drawstrings on the Page Hoodie and the Joy Jacket. Buttonholes are another option if you don’t have grommets. Be sure to follow the...

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Page Hoodie Sew Along | Sew Hood & Finish

Now it's time to add the hood to your Page Hoodie! If you ever want to try a crew neckline for the Page, you can check out our tutorial on the blog and the free neckband pattern piece in the shop. ...

Page Hoodie Sew Along | Sew Hem Band or Casing

In this post we will be hemming the Page. View A has a hem band and View B includes a drawstring casing. SEW THE HEM BAND TO THE BODICE – VIEW A If sewing view A, place the bodice inside the hem t...

Page Hoodie Sew Along | Sew Bodice & Sleeves

Now you are ready to attach the sleeves to the bodice. In just a few seams you will have a bodice to try on! SEW SLEEVES TO FRONT BODICE With right sides together, pin the sleeves to the front bodi...