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Tutorial | Wren FREE Short Sleeve

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 op...

Wren Sew Along | Sew Dress Skirt & Hem

This is the last step before you can wear your Wren dress! Sew the Ruffle Side Seams With the right sides together, sew the ruffle side seams. Finish and press to the back. Gather the Ruf...

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 th...

Wren Sew Along | Long Sleeves & Cuff

This post is for the longs sleeves and cuffs. If you are looking for the short sleeve instructions you can find the post here. The Mini Wren includes an elastic hem for the long sleeves so the shor...

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), yo...

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...

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 bod...

Wren Sew Along | Getting Started

We are excited to bring you a sew along for our latest release, the Wren Blouse & Dress. Throughout this sew along we will be sewing the Mini Wren for the Blouse (View A) and the Adult Wren for...

Thank You Wren and Mini Wren Testers!

After testing several updates over the last several months, it was a joy to be testing a new pattern again. We were fortunate to have a helpful group of testers. Their valuable input helped make th...

Wren Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

Planning is often one of my favorite stages of creating something new. I love the excitement and seemingly endless possibility that surrounds those first moments. This makes creating these inspirat...

Wren Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for any help fitting your Wren, you've found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Wren Blouse and Mini Dress. We ha...

Wren & Mini Wren Release

THE WREN AND MINI WREN PATTERNS HAVE ARRIVED! Fabric Source || Tencel Shirting from Style Maker Fabrics The Wren & Mini Wren patterns will be on SALE through Wednesday, March 31st. You can e...

Meet Our 2021 Collaborator Team!

Today we're thrilled to announce the 2021 Chalk and Notch Collaborator Team. In 2020, we worked with several different teams to bring you tutorials, inspiration, and promotional photos. This year, ...

2020 Review & 2021 Plans!

Honestly, just getting through 2020 feels like a win. I'm doing my best to take the important lessons learned from 2020 and look forward to 2021 with hope. I wish the very best for you, and I want ...

Tutorial | Color Block Page

A matching lounge sweatsuit seems like the 2020 outfit I keep seeing everywhere! Kelli of True Bias and I have seen so many of your Page and Hudson combos. We thought it would be fun to share our v...

Tutorial | Orchid Puff Sleeve

Hello, I'm Laura from @cottonreelstudio. I'm based in the UK and I have been making my own clothing for a number of years. I am thrilled to be a part of the Chalk & Notch blogger team for 2020....

Tutorial | Elastic Waist, Cuffed Crew Trousers

Hi, I’m Teri (@teridodds1) and I’m so happy to be part of the C & N Blogger team! I’m sharing my tutorial for how to change the Crew Trousers pattern into a pair of elastic-waist, cuffed pants....

Tutorial | Fringe Balloon Sleeve

Hi everyone, I’m Pauline of Sew U Think U Can and @sewuthinkucan on Instagram. I’m thrilled to show you how I hacked the popular Fringe dress pattern into a fall appropriate balloon sleeve buttone...

Sewing Tip | Sewing with Knit Fabrics and Recommendations

Now that the Pony, Waterfall, and Pixie and respective mini patterns (shop them all here) have been updated and released, it's time to talk about our favorite subject: fabric. Since all three patte...

Thank You Pixie Update and Mini Pixie Testers!

We had ambitious goals testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Pixie and Mini Pixie testers were instrumental in impr...

Pixie Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for any help fitting your Pixie you are in the right place! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Pixie Tee and Dress. We have been ...

Updated Pixie and NEW Mini Pixie Release

THE UPDATED PIXIE & MINI PIXIE ARE HERE! We have been working to update our patterns and today we are able to re-release three of our knit patterns; the Pixie, Waterfall & Pony along with M...

Thank You Pony Update and Mini Pony Testers!

We had ambitious goals testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Pony and Mini Pony testers were instrumental in improv...

Pony Fitting and Custom Adjustments

You are in the right place to get help fitting your Pony! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Pony Tank Top and Dress. We hope that walking through t...

Updated Pony and NEW Mini Pony Release

THE UPDATED PONY & MINI PONY ARE HERE! We have been working to update our patterns and today we are able to re-release three of our knit patterns; the Pony, Waterfall & Pixie along with Min...

Thank You Waterfall and Mini Waterfall Update Testers!

We had ambitious goals updating, testing and releasing six patterns. Thanks to our talented testers we've been able to achieve these goals. All of these Waterfall and Mini Waterfall testers were in...

Waterfall Fitting and Custom Adjustments

We want to make sure you have success when sewing Chalk and Notch patterns and it's very common to need some sort of custom adjustment. In order to make sure you have help fitting your Waterfall, w...

Updated Waterfall and Mini Waterfall Release

THE UPDATED WATERFALL & MINI WATERFALL ARE HERE! We have been working to update our patterns and today we are able to re-release three of our knit patterns; the Waterfall, the Pony & Pixie ...

Tutorial | Orchid Blouse

Hi, I am Alexis ( @myysweetsunshine ) and I am thrilled to be on the C & N Blogger Team and sharing with you my Orchid Blouse Tutorial. The tutorial will rundown how easy it is to transform the...

Tutorial | Farrah Double Ruffle Sleeves

My name is Sylvia of @theravelout on Instagram and www.theravelout.com and I'm excited to share a simple double ruffle sleeves tutorial with you. I’ve decided to end the summer with a simple white ...

Tutorial | Victory Tank Button Front

Hi! I'm Cass (@CraftyProfessor) and I'm so excited to be part of the C&N Blogger Team so that I can share this tutorial with you. In this tutorial I'll be sharing a pretty simple hack to make t...

Tutorial | Woven Waterfall Raglan

Hello, sewing friends!! I'm Heidi of Handmade Frenzy and @heidi_handmadefrenzy on Instagram! I am so thrilled to be back here on the blog, sharing another hack tutorial with you! Today I am going ...

Three more sizes for Chalk and Notch Patterns

We are adding more sizes! At the end of 2018, we made the decision to add three more sizes and a new bust cup to Chalk and Notch patterns, updating our size chart from 0 – 18 to 0 – 24 with A/B &am...

Marcel Sew Along | Hem

This is the final step before you can wear your Marcel. You can choose to hem with any method that you prefer. I like to use a stitch guide for pressing my double-turned hem. Watch our video or fol...

Marcel Sew Along | Sew the Bodice to the Dress or Tank

This is when your Marcel comes together! You are ready to sew and attach your bodice to your dress or tank top, the instructions are the same no matter what view you are sewing. Watch our video or ...

Marcel Sew Along | Sew the Dress or Tank

Sewing the dress side panels to the center front and center back is pretty simple and straight forward. If you are sewing the tank, this step will go even faster. Click the link below if you'd pref...

Marcel Sew Along | Sew the Side Panel Tiers

If you are sewing one of the dress views, it's time to sew the side panel tiers together. If you are making View A, the Midi length, this will be the step that takes the most time. Just be patient ...

Marcel Sew Along | Sew the Bodice

Now we are ready to sew up the bodice of the Marcel. This will be the same for any view. There is one additional step at the end if you are sewing the Mini Marcel (kids' version). You can watch the...

Marcel Sew Along | Stay Stitching & Sew Straps

Now we are ready to start sewing! Here's a link to the video sew along for the tier 1 stay stitching and sewing the straps. Feel free to watch the video for this step or follow along below. Befo...

Marcel Sew Along | Getting Started

We are excited to bring you a sew along for our latest release, the Marcel Dress and Tank Top. Throughout this sew along we will be sewing the women's View B (Mini Dress) in a mustard floral and th...

Mini Marcel Tester Round up Feature Image

Thank You Mini Marcel Testers

Following the Marcel Tester round-up, it's time to showcase some of the versions sewn by MiZdni Marcel Testers! The Mini Marcel is available in sizes 12m to 12 years and looks especially cute as a ...

Thank You Marcel Testers!

I'm so glad you are here to check out the round up of Marcel testers! I hope you're inspired by seeing the different fabrics used, and the various ways in which the Marcel Dress & Tank Top is s...

Marcel Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

The Marcel Tank Top and Dress is here, and I can hardly believe it! I don't know about you, but fabric selection is one of my favorite parts of the sewing process. Sometimes a fabric selection is a...

Marcel Fitting and Custom Adjustments

In order to make sure you have help fitting your Marcel, we have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Marcel Tank Top and Dress. Please check out our Marcel T...