Sewaholic
Sewing projects, tips and inspiration for the modern seamstress and the sewing blog of Sewaholic Patterns
Check out how we added a little topstitching to the neckline of the Alma Blouse. Here’s how we did it: We sewed the first row of stitching, following the 1 centimetre (3/8″) guideline on my sewing machine. After that, we moved the presser foot to the left as far as it would go, and used the […]
Let’s sew the lining for our jackets today! This is going to seem very familiar, as we’ll construct the lining just like we did the jacket, minus the topstitching and hood zipper. So it’s going to be pretty easy to sew it all up! After this step is done, we’ll be very close to finishing […]
Hey, everyone! Today we’ll sew our front plackets to the jacket, and baste in the front zipper. Now you’ll really be able to try on the jacket and see how it looks! Want to catch up on previous Sew-Along posts? Click the links below to read more: Minoru Sew-Along #1: Let’s Get Started! Minoru Sew-Along […]
Today, you can pull up the gathering threads on your jackets! (When we get to that part in the sewing instructions, that is!) Today we’ll sew the collar to the jacket neckline, sew the underarm and sideseam, and topstitch the underarm seam. Note: If you’re wanting to put inseam pockets in your jacket, stop before […]
Today, we get to sew! If you’ve finished cutting and marking your fabric, you’re ready for today’s set of sewing steps! We will sew our jacket front and back to our sleeves, and we’ll topstitch these seams. Easy, right? The Minoru Jacket features raglan sleeves, which are much easier to sew than classic set-in sleeves. […]
Today we’ll finish up the waistband-zipper-facing section. We’ll understitch the facing, topstitch around the zipper, and secure the facing to the skirt. It’s going to look just about finished by the end of today – only the hem left to complete! Let’s finish up the waistband. We have three kinds of stitching to do today: understitching, […]