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Click the badge to the left to see all of our Belcarra sew-along posts so far. Today, we’ll be attaching the sleeves, and sewing the shoulders and side seams. We’re going to see our Belcarra blouses really take shape today, after just a couple of steps. Let’s get started! First let’s sew our […]
In this post, we get to begin sewing our Belcarra blouses. You can click the badge to the left to see all of our Belcarra sew-along posts so far. If you are making view A, you can skip to the next sew-along. If you are doing view C, we’ll be sewing on our pocket. […]
Welcome to the first Belcarra sew-along! You can click the badge to the left to see all of our Belcarra sew-along posts. Let’s get started! If you haven’t pre-washed your fabric, you should! I always recommend to pre-wash fabric the way you intend to care for your finished garment. Fabrics usually shrink the most […]
With sewing, there often are many different ways to achieve the same result. Some methods are easier to sew, some methods work better for different fabrics and some methods are simply a matter of personal preference. Whenever a pattern goes through testing, I get a ton of feedback from the testers. Some of it results […]
Hi everyone! In this post, we are going answer some FAQ’s about the Belcarra Blouse and show you a quick way to narrow the neckline of this pattern. Let’s get to it! Your Questions Answered… Several of you asked about whether the neckline is so wide that the bra straps will show. The wide neckline of the Belcarra […]
This post is to help you prepare to sew the Belcarra Blouse! Choosing Your Size Let’s take a look the charts for the Belcarra Blouse again. Our sizing is designed with the pear shaped lady in mind. That means smaller bust, narrower waist, and fuller hips and thighs. But that doesn’t mean the pattern won’t work […]
If you haven’t already, you can purchase your Belcarra blouse pattern in our shop – paper pattern here, or PDF pattern here. Or pick it up from one of our lovely retailers! So let’s dive into this and talk about fabric options! Here is our sizing chart and the yardage requirements for this pattern, for […]
Our Belcarra Blouse is a blank canvas with a million possibilities and combinations! This post is all about gathering inspiration and getting our creative wheels turning. The Belcarra Blouse could work in a solid fabric or a bold print. But let’s also think beyond that and look at alternative fabric options and combinations, and some cool […]