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Marcel and Mini Marcel Pattern Release

THE MARCEL & MINI MARCEL ARE HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Marcel to include three more sizes. The new size range is 0-30, with two bust cup options. Size charts have been updated below. I ha...

Tutorial | Victory Tank Tiered Dress

Hey there! I'm Alexis of therealalexisbailey.com and @therealalexisbailey on Instagram! Today I'm sharing an easy way to turn the Victory Tank into your favorite summer dress! The Victory Tank is o...

Black Lives Matter

Chalk and Notch and everyone on our team is in full support of the global movement, Black Lives Matter. We have posted a statement on our social media channels, Instagram and in our Facebook C+N pa...

Tutorial | Orchid Mini

Hey y'all! I'm Raven (@ravenmaureen_) and I have a blog over at ravenmaureen.com! Today I'm here sharing how I hacked my Orchid Midi to an Orchid MINI! The bodice is going to stay the same but for ...

Tutorial | Page Hoodie Color Block Inspiration

Hello! Nicole here. I've been working behind the scenes with Chalk and Notch as Marketing Coordinator for a few months now and it's been a dream. As a result, I was fortunate to see the Page Hoodie...

Tutorial | Orchid Bodysuit

HELLO everyone! My name is Michele from WinMichele. I am thrilled to be part of this year's contributor team. My wish for this post is to bring you something approachable and fun. So I hope I can d...

Tutorial | Page Crew Neckband FREE Template

I'm excited to share a tutorial on how to draft a crew style neckband for your Page Hoodie. This tutorial will reference the Page Hoodie, but the same tutorial can be applied to other patterns and ...

Tutorial | Wide Leg Crew Trousers

Hi sew-pals!! I’m Cassie, sewist and blogger, and I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of the C&N Contributor Team. I adore Gabriela’s designs and how wearable the patterns are for this bu...

Thank You Mini Page Testers

Following the Page Hoodie Tester round-up, it's time to showcase some of the versions sewn by Mini Page Hoodie Testers! The Mini Page is available in sizes 12m to 12 years and looks pretty cute if ...

Thank You Page Hoodie Testers

I hope you are excited to check out the Page Hoodie Tester round-up! I see all of the photos during the test but seeing them all together in one post always makes my heart happy. It's inspiring to ...

Page Hoodie Sewing Supplies and Recommendations

Hello! Release week has finally arrived. I couldn’t be more excited to share the Page Hoodie and Mini Page Hoodie patterns with you. Between pattern development and sample sewing, a good deal of wo...

Page Hoodie Fitting and Custom Adjustments

Today I'm going over the most common fitting adjustments for the Page Hoodie. During testing, I'm able to see the pattern on about 50 different bodies. Helping testers with fit helps inform what fi...

Page and Mini Page Hoodie Release

THE PAGE & MINI PAGE ARE HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Page to include three more sizes. The new size range is 0-30, with two bust cup options. Size charts have been updated below. Today we a...

Get Inspired to Sew the Farrah Blouse and Dress

Hello! Ever since seeing Loni’s slightly cropped version of the Farrah Blouse (here), I haven’t been able to stop thinking about new ways to use the Farrah Blouse and Dress Pattern. This inspired a...

Tutorial | Waterfall Raglan Sweater Dress

Hello! I’m Meg from MEGMADE Sewing, and I’m thrilled to be back on the Chalk & Notch blog sharing a tutorial for the Waterfall Raglan. Today I’ll be showing you how to change up the Waterfall w...

Meet the 2020 Chalk and Notch Contributor Team

In the recent survey, I asked if readers would be interested in more sewing tutorials detailing hacks for our current patterns. With 96% of respondents saying "Yes," today I'm happy to introduce th...

2020 Survey Results

I asked in Instagram Stories the other day if there would be any interest in some of the general survey results from the annual survey we had in our year in review post. The overwhelming response w...

2019 Review, 2020 Plans, a Survey & Giveaway!

I can't believe we ended another year, not to mention a decade! It's hard not to reflect and think about where the time has gone. The first half of this decade was all about raising babies and livi...

Thank You Crew Testers

THANKS TO THE CREW TESTERS! Today I have a round-up of the Crews made during testing! I hope you enjoy seeing what the pattern looks like on a variety of people, the different fabrics they used, an...

Crew Fitting & Custom Adjustments

I've started writing more extensive fitting and custom adjustment posts this year, and I hope that you find them helpful. Today I have a post all about the Crew Shorts & Trousers. I have a Pint...

Crew Shorts & Trouser Release

THE CREW IS HERE! I am so excited to launch the Crew Shorts & Trousers! I originally designed the Crew pattern to pair with the Victory Tank and wore my outfit to a dear friend's rehearsal dinn...

Thank You Victory Testers

Testing a pattern is a big part of the development process. As a designer, I couldn't do my job without it, and I always appreciate the amount of time and effort - let alone fabric! - my testers pu...

Victory Fitting & Custom Adjustments

I've started writing more extensive fitting and custom adjustment posts this year, and I hope that you find them helpful. It's totally normal for most people to need some sort of custom adjustment,...

Victory Tank Release

THE VICTORY TANK IS HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Victory to include three more sizes. The new size range is 0-30, with two bust cup options. Size charts have been updated below. I am thrilled to...

Tutorial | Fringe Boxy Top

Have you seen some of the Fringe Top hacks popping up on Instagram? We started a hashtag #fringetophack so we could follow along and see all of the cool versions people were making. I noticed the b...

Thank you Orchid Update Testers

This is always a fun post to put together. I love seeing all of the tester photos in one place and seeing the culmination of the work we did together. It really is one of my favorite parts of patte...

Orchid Fitting & Custom Adjustments

I hope you are excited as I am about the new updates for the Orchid Midi pattern! There are three new sizes: 20/22/24 and a new bust cup: C/D, which is a built-in Full Bust Adjustment. My hope is t...

Updated Orchid Release

THE UPDATED ORCHID IS HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Orchid. The new size range is 0-30, with two bust cup options. Size charts have been updated below.I am thrilled to bring you the second patter...

Thank you Fringe Update Testers

It takes a lot of work to test a pattern, but it is always one of my favorite parts of pattern development. I enjoy connecting with and meeting other sewists from around the world during testing. I...

Fringe Fabric Recommendations

Since the original Fringe pattern was released a few years ago, we have seen it made up in so many different fabrics, and as with any pattern, the fabric can really transform the look and feel. You...

Fringe Fitting & Custom Adjustments

FITTING AND CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS FOR YOUR FRINGE I hope you are as excited about the new updates for the Fringe pattern as I am! Our new size range is 0-30 with two bust cup options (A/B & C/D). ...

Updated Fringe Release

EDIT: We have updated the Fringe. The new size range is 0-30, with two bust cup options. Size charts have been updated below.It’s no secret that the Women’s Fringe pattern has been a best-seller fo...

2018 Review, 2019 Plans, a Survey & a Giveaway!

In January I am always excited to plan for the new year. I have big goals and dreams for Chalk and Notch, and it is always fun to look forward to the next thing. I find it hard to slow down in gene...

Thank You Mini Fringe Testers

I'm excited to share all of the wonderful tester versions of the Girls' Fringe! The pattern was released right before the Christmas holiday so there was a bit of a delay for me to get the tester po...

Girls Fringe Release

THE GIRLS FRINGE IS HERE! It's no secret that the Women's Fringe Dress has been a best-seller for Chalk and Notch, and I am thrilled to have the Girls' version available for you and the little ladi...

Tutorial | Pixie Cowl

Hey, Chalk & Notch Fans! I’m Loni of Havin Sew Much Fun, and I'm excited Gabriela has asked me back to share another hack of the Pixie Tee pattern with you. I have been dreaming of making a swe...

Thank You Orchid Testers

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Orchid Midi and Parasol patterns. It was so fun to collaborate with Celina of Ensemble Patterns. We are really proud of the patterns we created a...

Orchid x Parasol Release

It’s release day for both the Chalk and Notch Orchid Midi Dress and the Parasol Jumpsuit + Trousers from Ensemble Patterns! We designed our patterns as a collaboration and the patterns can be mixed...

Tutorial | Fringe Tiered Maxi

Hi everyone! I'm Suzie and I can be found as Threadquarters over on Instagram, YouTube and on my blog, Threadquarters.co.uk. I'm super excited to be able to guest blog for Chalk and Notch today and...

Tutorial | Fringe x Farrah Blouse

Hello everyone! I’m Brooke Smith, sewing addict and fabric collector from sunny Australia. You can find me sewing and sharing at Idle Sunshine. I’m excited to be a part of the Fringe Tutorial Serie...

Tutorial | Fringe Jumpsuit

Hi friends! I’m Nicole and I blog over at Merritts Makes and can be found on IG at @nf_merritts. I’ve been a fan of the Fringe since making my first version last summer. While I LOVE my Fringe Dres...

Tutorial | Fringe Button Front

Hello friends! I'm Rachael Anne Allison, avid dressmaker and home sewist. You can find my makes over on Instagram. Today I'm so excited to share my Fringe Dress hack: a button front tutorial! This ...

Tutorial | Fringe Boho Dress

Hello! I’m Catherine—you might you know me as threadsnips on Instagram or through my blog over at threadsnips.com. I was thrilled that Gabriela invited me to join her blog series, I hope you enjoy...

Tutorial | Fringe Wrap Front

Hi friends! My name is Heidi, I blog at Handmade Frenzy and hang out a lot on Instagram at @heidi_handmadefrenzy. I am super excited to be here today and share my Fringe wrap front tutorial with yo...