{"id":39199,"date":"2021-04-05T21:52:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T04:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/?page_id=39199"},"modified":"2024-03-05T21:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T05:50:51","slug":"wren-sew-along","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along\/","title":{"rendered":"Wren Sew Along"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This sew along below will walk you through step by step. Start today!<\/p>\n
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The Wren pattern is a button-front blouse and a mini dress. The mini dress has a dropped waist with a gathered skirt and is loose through the waist and hips. There are two statement sleeve options. A short sleeve with a puff cap and an elastic hem and a long sleeve with a cuff.<\/p>\n
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Pattern Format:\u00a0<\/strong>PDF & PRINTED [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”38335″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-mini-wren-release\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Everything you need to know about the Wren and Mini Wren patterns is in this post: size charts, pattern illustrations, and more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”38330″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-fabric-recommendations-and-inspiration\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get started on your Wren we have fabric recommendations and RTW looks to check out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”46809″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-fitting-and-custom-adjustments\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Fitting and custom adjustments are an important part of apparel sewing, we go over the most common adjustments we have seen for the Wren.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39296″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-getting-started\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Before we start sewing we need to gather our supplies and cut out our pattern pieces.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39300″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-stay-stitching-sewing-darts-shoulder-seams\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Let’s get sewing! First, we’re going to add some stay stitching for stability, sew the bodice darts, and sew the shoulder seams.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39307″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-sew-the-facing\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now it’s time to sew and attach the facing. This bit may seem tricky but isn’t as difficult as it seems when it’s followed one step at a time for a neat, professional looking finish.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39310″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-short-puff-sleeves\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here we’ll be gathering, attaching, and sewing the short puff sleeves. If you are sewing the Long cuffed sleeves, you may skip this step.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39374″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-long-sleeves-cuff\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here we’ll walk you through preparing, sewing, and assembling the long sleeve and cuff pieces. Skip this step if you’re sewing the short puff sleeves.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39325″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-hem-blouse-sew-buttonholes-attach-buttons\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your Wren is almost finished! This post will detail hemming the blouse as well as sewing buttonholes and attaching buttons for both blouse and dress views.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39323″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-sew-along-sew-dress-skirt-hem\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Let’s finish up the final steps of your Wren Dress. You’ll sew the skirt, gather it, and attach it. Give things a final press and you’re done![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”39382″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/wren-bonus-short-sleeve-tutorial\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”46639″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.chalkandnotch.com\/sewing-tips-how-to-sew-darts\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wren Sew Along [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”42455″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text] Would you like some additional support sewing the Wren Pattern? This sew along below will walk you through step by step. Start today! The Wren pattern is a button-front blouse and a mini dress. The mini dress has a dropped waist with a gathered skirt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Size Range: <\/strong>0-30, with 2 bust cup options
\nFabric:<\/strong>\u00a0WOVEN
\nSewing Level:<\/strong> INTERMEDIATE[\/vc_column_text][lezada_button animation=”none” text=”Shop PDF Pattern” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chalkandnotch.com%2Fshop%2Fwren%2F”][lezada_button animation=”none” text=”Shop Printed Pattern” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chalkandnotch.com%2Fshop%2Fwren-printed%2F” css=”.vc_custom_1636769089241{margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nWREN SEW ALONG<\/h2>\n
Release Details<\/a><\/h4>\n
Fabric Recommendations & Inspiration<\/a><\/h4>\n
Fitting & Custom Adjustments<\/a><\/h4>\n
Getting Started<\/a><\/h4>\n
Staystitching, Sewing Darts & Shoulder Seams<\/a><\/h4>\n
Sew the Facing<\/a><\/h4>\n
Sew the Short Puff Sleeve<\/a><\/h4>\n
Sew the Long Sleeve & Cuff<\/a><\/h4>\n
Hem Blouse, Sew Buttonhole & Attach Buttons<\/a><\/h4>\n
Sew Dress Skirt & Hem<\/a><\/h4>\n
WREN TIPS AND TUTORIALS<\/h2>\n
Bonus Short Sleeve Tutorial<\/a><\/h4>\n
Sewing Tips | How to Sew Darts<\/a><\/h4>\n