We’re getting closer and closer to finishing our blouses! I bet a lot of you have already speeded through the last few sewing steps. But if you haven’t, there are just a few more things to do and you’ll be wearing your new blouse in no time! Today’s post is a short one, to give [...]
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Pendrell Sew-Along #14: Attaching Bias Binding to the Neckline
Hello Sew-Alongers! Today, we’re going to attach bias binding to the neckline. Sounds tricky, doesn’t it? This method of binding the neckline is the easiest method I’ve used, and it gives a nice, clean finish without fiddly edges to hem. Don’t fear the neck binding! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how it all [...]
Pendrell Sew-Along #13: Gathering Ruffles
Today’s all about View B. If you’re making the ruffled Pendrell Blouse, this post is for you! View A and C sew-alongers, take a break and relax. The next sewing post will be for ALL views: A, B, and C! We’re going to gather both of our ruffles – the seam ruffle and the sleeve [...]
Pendrell Sew-Along #12: Constructing and Attaching the Draped Sleeve
Hello everyone! Today’s sewing post is just for the View A people. If you’re making View B or C, you get the day off! So, View A Sew-Alongers, today we’ll be making and attaching the sleeve drape. This is one of those cool moments in sewing where the piece you’ve cut out looks bizarre, but [...]
Pendrell Sew-Along #11: Sewing! Plus, Finishing Your Edges
It’s here! Finally, today we get to start sewing. Are you pumped or what? Thanks for all of your patience through the pattern adjustment and preparation posts. While I’m sure they were greatly helpful to some of you, the rest of you have been itching to start stitching away. So thanks, and let’s get to [...]
Pendrell Sew-Along #10.5: More on Underlining & Basting
Hello Sew-Alongers! I wanted to follow up on this morning’s post with a few more thoughts on underlining. Now that I’ve basted my underlining, here are examples of how to baste the underlining and a few thoughts on each method. Jump in with your thoughts, or let us know which method is your favourite! Here’s [...]
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Hello, I'm Tasia and I'm a sewaholic! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and love fabric, colour and fashion. I blog about sewing projects, sewing tips and inspiration... and I've recently launched my own collection of sewing patterns!
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