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Willis Top Sewalong

In this class, you'll learn some of the essential techniques for garment sewing. Sienna will guide you through each step to sew the new Willis shirt pattern so you can master collars, buttons, darts, and pockets.

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Garment Sewing Basics

In this sewalong, you’ll see each step from the instructions in action and get some extra tips to help you sew. Tip: keep the instructions nearby while you watch!

This pattern is rated Intermediate, but adventurous beginners are welcome! We assume that you’re not an absolute beginner and you have some experience cutting out fabric, finishing seams, and using your machine and tools. If you need extra help along the way, click the “Links” tab below the video player or hop onto the Community to post a question.

Willis Top Sewalong

Here’s what you’ll need for this class:


  • The Willis pattern

  • All purpose sewing thread

  • Sewing machine needle

  • 1 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing

  • 10 (version 1) or 9 (version 2) 3/8” buttons

  • 1 1/2 yards of 3/8” single fold bias tape

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