You may be wondering, what’s a sew-along?
A Sew-Along is like a long-distance sewing meet-up. Like when two friends who live in different cities go see the same movie separately together, and then call each other to talk about it afterwards. It’s like that, but for sewing!
We all pick a pattern and fabric, and then I’ll post step-by-step photos of the sewing instructions. We’ll sew a little bit every day or so, and the posts will be there in case you work at a more relaxed pace. You can ask me questions along the way if you get stuck, and when it’s all done we each have a pretty, finished garment! The great part is that there’s a whole bunch of us doing it together. Ten (or twenty or thirty) sewing minds are better than one!
Here are links to past sew-alongs, finished projects and helpful tutorials!
January 2012, Minoru Jacket
The Minoru Jacket is a weekend jacket that features a secret hood hidden in a wide collar, zip front closure, and flattering elastic waistline. In this sew-along we covered a multitude of variations, from inseam pockets, using waterproof fabrics, and making a chain hanging loop!
Links to Sew-Along Posts:
- Join the Minoru Sew-Along: January 16th, 2012! (Find the Sew-Along badge here, too!)
- Why is the Minoru Jacket Pattern Not Suitable for Plaid Fabric?
- Guest Post: Caroline on Sewing Waterproof Outerwear
- Minoru Jacket Q & A
- Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket
- A Full Bust Adjustment on the Minoru Jacket, Courtesy of Alana
- Sew-Along Speed: How Fast Do You Want to Go?
- My Minoru Jacket Fabric Choices
- Five Ways to Tell if Your Fabric Is Water-Resistant
- Minoru Inspiration: Dots!
- Update: Minoru Sew-Along Starts on Monday!
- The Very First Minoru Muslin
- Minoru Sew-Along #1: Let’s Get Started!
- Minoru Sew-Along #2: Sewing Sleeves and Topstitching Tips
- What is Triple Stitch?
- Minoru Sew-Along #3: Gathering!
- How to Make Your Own Piping
- Minoru Sew-Along #4: Sewing the Hood
- Minoru Sew-Along #5: A Change in the Line-Up and Checking In
- Minoru Sew-Along #6: The Secret Hood Zipper
- Minoru Sew-Along #7: Sewing the Hood to the Collar (Quick Post!)
- Minoru Sew-Along #8: We Finally Get to Pull the Gathers!
- Adding Pockets to the Minoru Jacket: Amy’s Awesome Tutorial
- Minoru Sew-Along #9: Front Plackets, Front Zipper
- Flap Pockets on the Minoru Jacket
- Minoru Sew-Along #10: All About Cuffs
- Minoru Sew-Along #11: Little Hidden Pockets
- Minoru Sew-Along #12: A Useful Hanging Loop
- How to Make a Chain Hanging Loop
- Minoru Sew-Along #13: Sewing the Lining
- Minoru Sew-Along #14: Putting It All Together
- Minoru Sew-Along #15: An Alternative to Slipstitching Cuffs
- Minoru Sew-Along #16: Stitching in the Ditch
- Minoru Sew-Along #17: The Waistline
- Minoru Sew-Along #18: Hemming, and Then We’re Done!
- Finished Sewing a Minoru Jacket? Let’s See It!
- My Minoru Jacket: Pretty in Pink
The second-to-last post has links to everyone’s finished jackets – take a look to see all of the beautiful creations!
Grab a Sew-Along badge!
Right-click the image to save it to your computer. If you’d like to add a link to your badge, use this one to find all of the Minoru Sew-Along posts quickly and easily!
http://sewaholic.net/tag/minoru-sew-along
Other Links:
- Click here to buy the Minoru Jacket Pattern.
- Click here to read blog posts about the Minoru Jacket.
- Click here to visit the Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group and browse the photo gallery.
July 2011, Lonsdale Dress
The Lonsdale Dress is a lovely summer sundress that also works for a formal affair!
Links to Sew-Along Posts:
- Lonsdale Sew-Along: Details, Schedule and Sew-Along Button!
- Ways to Save Fabric on the Lonsdale Dress
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #1: Supply List and Schedule
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #2: Fabric Recommendations
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #3: My Fabric Choice
- Lonsdale Sew-Along#4 : FBA for a Dartless Bodice
- Straightening the Ends of Your Fabric
- Cutting Fabric Using a Crosswise Fold Layout
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #5: Sewing the Bodice
- Underlining the Lonsdale Dress
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #6: Sewing, Turning and Attaching the Loops
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #7: Sewing the Bodice Layers Together
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #8: Optional! Adding Stay Tape
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #9: Understitching the Bodice
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #10: Attaching the Waistband
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #11: Sewing the Pockets
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #12: Sewing the Skirt
- Seam Finishes: Turned and Stitched
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #13: Sewing the Skirt to Bodice
- How to Slipstitch
- Seam Finishes: Bound Edges
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #14: Sewing the Zipper
- Lonsdale Sew-Along #15: Hemming
- Lonsdale Sew-Along: My Finished Dress
- Guest Post: A Shirring Tutorial for the Lonsdale Dress
- Finished Sewing a Lonsdale Dress? Let’s See It!
The last post has links to everyone’s finished Lonsdale Dresses – take a look to see all of the beautiful creations!
Grab a Sew-Along badge!
Right-click the image to save it to your computer. If you’d like to add a link to your badge, use this one to find all of the Lonsdale Sew-Along posts quickly and easily!
http://sewaholic.net/tag/lonsdale-sew-along
Other Links:
- Click here to buy the Lonsdale Dress Pattern.
- Click here to read blog posts about the Lonsdale Dress.
- Click here to visit the Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group and browse the photo gallery.
April 2011, Crescent Skirt
We did it again! This time, we sewed the Crescent Skirt together. Lots of great, helpful posts and tutorials if you wanted to make your own at your own pace!
Links to Sew-Along Posts:
- Crescent Sew-Along #1: Q&A and Schedule
- Crescent Sew-Along #2: Choosing Your Fabric
- Crescent Sew-Along #3: My Fabric Choice
- Crescent Sew-Along #4: Ready, Set, Prepare!
- Crescent Sew-Along #5: Supply List & Let’s Get Started!
- Crescent Sew-Along #6: Making the Muslin, Part 1
- Crescent Sew-Along #7: Muslin Part 2 and Gathering Tips
- Crescent Sew-Along #8: Grading It Up
- Crescent Sew-Along #9: Fitting the Muslin
- Crescent Sew-Along #10: A Pre-Sewing Checklist
- Crescent Sew-Along #11: Fusible Interfacing Tips
- Crescent Sew-Along #12: Sewing Slash Pockets
- Crescent Sew-Along #13: How to Reinforce Centre Front
- Crescent Sew-Along #14: Gathering!
- Crescent Sew-Along #15: Sewing French Seams
- Crescent Sew-Along #16: Sewing the Waistband and Waistband Facing
- Crescent Sew-Along #17: Waistband Trim Ideas
- Crescent Sew-Along #18: Attaching the Waistband
- Crescent Sew-Along #19: Adding a Lining
- Crescent Sew-Along #20: Sewing the Zipper to the Facing
- Crescent Sew-Along #21: Sewing the Zipper
- Crescent Sew-Along #22: Understitching, Topstitching, and Ditch-Stitching
- Crescent Sew-Along #23: A Skirt Hem with Seam Binding
Bonus Posts:
Grab a Sew-Along badge!
Right-click the image to save it to your computer. If you’d like to add a link to your badge, use this one to find all of the Crescent Sew-Along posts quickly and easily!
http://sewaholic.net/tag/crescent-sew-along
Other Links:
- Click here to buy the Crescent Skirt Pattern.
- Click here to read blog posts about the Crescent Skirt.
- Click here to visit the Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group and browse the photo gallery.
January 2011, Pendrell Blouse
The first Sew-Along just finished! It started January 10th, 2011, and approximately fifty people participated this round. Here are links to all of the posts in the Pendrell Sew-Along for your reference! Take a read through the comments on each post as well. Often there are helpful tips and suggestions, as well as questions and answers to sewing problems.

Links to Sew-Along Posts:
- Pendrell Sew-Along: Supply List, Schedule & Sew-Along Badge
- Pendrell Sew-Along #2: Prewashing your Fabric
- Pendrell Sew-Along #3: Measuring and Choosing Your Size
- Pendrell Sew-Along #4: Shortening the Blouse Length
- Pendrell Sew-Along #5: Altering The Hip and Waist
- Pendrell Sew-Along #6: Princess-Seam FBA (Full Bust Adjustment)
- Pendrell Sew-Along #7: Cutting Your Fabric
- Pendrell Sew-Along #8: Bonus Post! Cutting Scalloped-Edge Lace
- Pendrell Sew-Along #9: Checking In
- Pendrell Sew-Along #10: Underlining The Pendrell Blouse
- Pendrell Sew-Along #10.5: More on Underlining & Basting
- Pendrell Sew-Along #11: Sewing! Plus, Finishing Your Edges
- Pendrell Sew-Along #12: Constructing and Attaching the Draped Sleeve
- Pendrell Sew-Along #13: Gathering Ruffles
- Pendrell Sew-Along #14: Attaching Bias Binding to the Neckline
- Pendrell Sew-Along #15: Sewing Side Panels
- Pendrell Sew-Along #16: Finishing the Blouse
Take a look at some of the gorgeous finished blouses in the posts listed below:
- Pendrell Blouses by You
- More Pendrell Blouses by You, Round 2!
- More Pendrell Blouses by You, Round 3!
Grab a Sew-Along badge!
Right-click the image to save it to your computer. If you’d like to add a link to your badge, use this one to find all of the Pendrell Sew-Along posts quickly and easily!
http://sewaholic.net/tag/pendrell-blouse-sew-along
Other Links:
- Click here to buy the Pendrell Blouse Pattern.
- Click here to read blog posts about the Pendrell Blouse.
- Click here to visit the Sewaholic Patterns Flickr Group and browse the photo gallery.


