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Tutorial | Fringe Two-Piece

Hi all, for those who don't know me, I'm Thao from Little Cumquat. I'm very grateful to be invited again as a guest blogger for Chalk and Notch, and I'm thrilled to be sharing with you this simple ...

Tutorial | Pixie Tee in Woven Fabric with Split Hem

We have a special guest today, the lovely Loni of HavinSewMuchFun, sharing her Woven Pixie with a side split hem! I love this hack so much that I have already made two and I have plans for more...m...

Tutorial | Pixie Tee Ruffle Hem

We have a special guest today who is an excellent seamstress and someone I can always count on for construction help. Thao of Little Cumquat is sharing her ruffle hem tutorial. I’ll let her give yo...

Tutorial | Pixie Tee Maxi

We have a special guest today who is a dear friend and a talented seamstress. Leslie of Threadbear Garments is sharing her maxi hack, and I can't wait to make one or three of my own. I'll let her g...

Tutorial | Pixie Tee Maternity

I am so excited to have a special guest posting on the Chalk and Notch blog today! Meg of MEGMADE Sewing is sharing the changes she made to make the Pixie Tee maternity friendly. I'll let her give ...

Thank you Pixie Testers!

This is my favorite post to put together! It's so fun to see all of these Pixie Tees in one place. I am sending out a HUGE thank you to the 42 testers who volunteered their time and put so much eff...

Pixie Tee Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Pixie Tee pattern! Many of you will have received the Pixie Tee for free if you signed up for the Chalk and Notch Newsletter by June 24th. We hop...

The Pixie Tee Release

EDIT: We have updated the Pixie & added a Mini Pixie pattern. You can check out the updated pattern release post here. It’s release day for the Pixie Tee and I am also debuting a new pattern tu...

Joy Jacket Sew Along | Bag Lining Finishing Details

Joy Sew Along | Bag Lining & Finishing Details

This probably seems like the most intimidating step, but it comes together pretty quickly and it's really cool. Pulling the jacket right side out feels like magic! By the end of this post, you will...

Joy Sew Along | Set Zipper & Add Grommets or Buttonholes

This post is all about adding the hardware. Don't let that word scare you, I promise it's not hard! PREP ZIPPER TABS & ATTACH ZIPPER Prep the zipper by folding back the tabs at an angle and s...

Joy Sew Along | Assemble Facing & Attach to Lining

Now we will be assembling the facing and attaching it to the lining. When you are finished with this post, the lining and facing will be complete. OPTIONAL: ADD GARMENT LABEL AND/OR HANGER LOOP &am...

Joy Sew Along | Assemble Lining

This post will guide you through assembling the lining and hem facing. As a reminder, if you made any adjustments to the main fabric sleeves or bodice length, you will need to make the same adjustm...

Joy Sew Along | Assemble Outer Main Fabric

Once you start to assemble the main fabric, things can move quickly and you will start to see your jacket taking shape. By the end of this post, you will be able to try on your outer shell. SEW SLE...

Joy Sew Along | Prepping Drawstring & Pockets

Now we get to start sewing! If you have premade drawstrings, I still suggest making the center back hanger loop out of your main fabric. I'll be showing photos of the drawstrings and center back lo...

Joy Sew Along | Cutting & Applying Fusible

Time to get cutting! Yes, there is a lot of cutting and fusible prep to get this pattern ready to sew, but don't let that stress you out. If you take your time with this part, you will set yourself...

Joy Sew Along | Getting Started

Welcome to the Joy Jacket Sew Along! Over the next nine posts, you will find everything you need to sew your own Joy with extra tips and tricks along the way. Each step has a photo reference, and t...

Joy Fitting & Custom Adjustments

Deciding what size to sew for yourself can sometimes be confusing. Take some time to review the size chart and finished measurements below. Start with your bust measurement and confirm you have eno...

Thank You Joy Testers!

Note: As of November 2020, the Joy Jacket pattern has been updated to include sizes 0-30 as well as A/B and C/D cup options. Those who tested the update and submitted photos for this post have been...

Joy Jacket Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Joy Jacket pattern! If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, or in the Chalk and Notch ETSY ...

Joy Jacket Fabric Recommendations & Inspiration

The Women’s Joy Jacket released on Monday, and we want to thank you so much for the warm reception and excitement over this pattern! It means a lot that you love it, and we can’t wait to see your J...

The Joy Jacket Release

November 2021 Update || The Joy is now avaiable in sizes 0-30 with two bust cup options! It’s release day and that's always a reason to celebrate! I can tell you that this pattern was a labor of lo...

Tutorial | Fringe Maxi

I've promised a Fringe Maxi Tutorial since I released the Fringe Blouse & Dress Pattern in August. Somehow it's already October but I'm happy to have this post up for you. I think the Fringe Ma...

Thank You Fringe Testers + Houston Relief Effort!

I have so much to be thankful for and most recently it has been the support of this community and the response to the Fringe release. In an effort to give back, today, August 31st, 100% of all sale...

Women’s Fringe Tester Tour

Thank you all so much for the warm reception of the Fringe pattern! Fringe dresses and blouses have started to pop up on social media and I'm loving your creations. If you haven't grabbed your copy...

The Fringe Release

THE WOMEN'S FRINGE IS HERE!It's release day and nothing feels better than that! Fabric | Magic Forest from Cotton + SteelSourced from | Drygoods Design I am so excited to introduce you to the Fr...

Tutorial | Knit Farrah

I've had lots of questions about whether or not you can make the Farrah pattern in knit fabric. The answer is YES, absolutely! I made View A back in April before I headed out for SNAP Conference bu...

Thank you Pony Tank Testers!

I'm sending out a big thank you to all of my amazing Pony Tank testers. I say it every time but I am convinced my testers are the best. Many of these ladies have worked with me for most, if not all...

The Pony Tank Release

THE WOMEN'S PONY TANK IS HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Pony & added a Mini Pony pattern. You can check out the updated pattern release post here. MAKE SURE TO GRAB YOUR COPY OF THE WOMEN'S PO...

Thank you Farrah Testers!

Today I'm sending out a big thank you to all of the Farrah testers. All of these ladies stayed with me through weeks of testing. They gave valuable feedback, suggestions and invested time into maki...

Women's Farrah Tester Tour - Part Two

I'm back sharing more tester versions of the Women's Farrah. I am just blown away by their awesome versions! There is nothing like sharing your love of sewing with other wonderful ladies who totall...

Women's Farrah Tester Tour - Part One

The Women's Farrah has been on sale since Monday and as of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, in the Chalk and Notch ETSY store or on ...

The Farrah Release

THE WOMEN'S FARRAH IS HERE! After releasing the Women's Waterfall, the thought of creating women's patterns started to seem more intriguing than girls' patterns. I mean, I love creating clothes for...

Thank you Women's Waterfall Testers

I love to see this post up with all of the tester photos together. It's a big thank you to these ladies who have stayed with me through weeks of testing. Although saying thank you never feels like ...

Women's Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour - Part Two

I'm back sharing more tester versions of the Women's Waterfall Raglan. You are in for loads more inspiration today. All of these ladies were so professional and encouraging during testing which mad...

Women's Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour - Part One

The Women's Waterfall Raglan has been on sale since Monday and as of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk and Notch shop HERE, in the Chalk and Notch ETSY st...

Women's Waterfall Raglan Launches With UpCraft Club

THE WOMEN'S WATERFALL RAGLAN IS HERE! EDIT: We have updated the Waterfall & Mini Waterfall patterns. You can check out the updated pattern release post here. I'm pretty excited to be releasing ...

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Waterfall Raglan Tester Tour

The Waterfall Raglan pattern has been on sale since Monday and I can't thank you enough for the warm reception! As of today you have a few more shopping options: you can purchase it in the Chalk an...

Waterfall Raglan Launches With UpCraft Club + Anniversary Giveaway

THE WATERFALL RAGLAN IS HERE!As exciting as release day is, this week is extra special because it marks the 1 year anniversary of Chalk and Notch and I have a great giveaway to celebrate!More detai...