Sew Alongs / Crew / All

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Aria Top sewing pattern. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support.

GATHERING SUPPLIES

Before we begin sewing, here’s what you’ll need for your Aria:

  • The Crew Trousers Pattern, available in sizes 0-30.
  • Washed and pressed fabric: we have a fabric resource post here.
  • Tricot fusible interfacing: we recommend this tricot fusible interfacing from Wawak.
  • #3 , 9″ (23 cm) coil zipper.
  • 2 – 1/2″ (1.2 cm) buttons or a skirt hook and eye.

VIEW A | Shorts

Supplies for the Crew Sew Along are laid out on a white background.

Optional Notions

  • Tailor’s Chalk or Washable Fabric Marker
  • Pressing Ham

TIPS FOR CUTTING

When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:

  • Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
  • Read the information on each pattern piece.
  • Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold. 
  • If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
  • If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
  • Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
  • Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.

CUT LISTS

VIEW A | SHORTS

The cut pattern pieces for the Crew Sew Along on a white background.

MAIN CUT LIST

  • #1 FRONT SHORTS – CUT 2
  • #2 BACK SHORTS – CUT 2
  • #5 FRONT WAISTBAND – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #6 BACK WAISTBAND – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #7 FRONT WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #8 BACK WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #9 POCKET FACING – CUT 2 (OPTIONAL)
  • #10 BELT – CUT 2 (OPTIONAL)
  • # 12 ZIPPER SHIELD – CUT 1 ON FOLD (OPTIONAL)

LINING CUT LIST

  • #13 POCKET BAG (UNDER) – CUT 2
  • # 14 POCKET BAG (UPPER) – CUT 2

You can use main fabric to cut #13 and #14 pocket lining pieces. If you do, you can omit #9 pocket facing

FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST

  • #5 FRONT WAISTBAND – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #6 BACK WAISTBAND – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #7 FRONT WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #8 BACK WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #15 POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2

Block fuse your waistband and waistband facing pieces by fusing a piece of fabric before cutting the pattern pieces out.

Interfacing is being fused to fabric

VIEW B | TROUSERS

MAIN CUT LIST

  • #1 FRONT SHORTS – CUT 2
  • #2 BACK SHORTS – CUT 2
  • #5 FRONT WAISTBAND – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #6 BACK WAISTBAND – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #7 FRONT WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #8 BACK WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 RIGHT SIDE UP
  • #9 POCKET FACING – CUT 2 (OPTIONAL)
  • #10 BELT – CUT 2 (OPTIONAL)
  • # 12 ZIPPER SHIELD – CUT 1 ON FOLD (OPTIONAL)

LINING CUT LIST

  • #13 POCKET BAG (UNDER) – CUT 2
  • # 14 POCKET BAG (UPPER) – CUT 2

You can use main fabric to cut #13 and #14 pocket lining pieces. If you do, you can omit #9 pocket facing

FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST

  • #5 FRONT WAISTBAND – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #6 BACK WAISTBAND – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #7 FRONT WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #8 BACK WAISTBAND FACING – CUT 1 WRONG SIDE UP
  • #15 POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2

Block fuse your waistband and waistband facing pieces by fusing a piece of fabric before cutting the pattern pieces out.

Crew Sew Along Posts | Getting Started | Interfacing, Pleats, and Darts | Prepare Pockets | Sew Zipper and Side Seams | Sew Inseam and Rise | Waistband | Hem and Finishing