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Learn to Sew an Easy Ruffle Blouse
Here’s what you’ll need for this project:
- Meadow pattern
- All-purpose polyester sewing thread
- Sewing machine needle
Learn to Sew an Easy Ruffle Blouse
Create a charming ruffle collar blouse in this online sewing class featuring the Meadow Blouse pattern. Perfect for intermediate sewists, you'll master techniques for creating dramatic ruffles, binding finishes, and keyhole closures. Learn professional methods for gathering sleeves, constructing a high neckline, and achieving the perfect fit. This class walks you through each step of creating a sophisticated blouse that combines vintage charm with modern style.
Free for all Seamwork members!
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Prepare to Sew
This lesson covers all the basic things you need to know to get started with this sewalong. If you’re a beginner, this will be really helpful to watch!
If you feel like you already know how to get your pattern and fabric ready for sewing, go ahead and skip to the next lesson and you’ll learn to do some helpful fitting adjustments for the Meadow blouse.
You’re going to learn how to:
- Select a pattern and reference its skill level
- Select a size
- Prepare patterns and fabric
- Cut and mark fabric
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Links
Here are some additional resources to help you make the most of this sewalong:
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Introducing the Meadow Blouse: Fabric, fitting, and styling tips to help you sew this pattern. -
Projector Sewing: There’s a group of makers who no longer have to print, tape, and cut paper patterns. -
Understanding Ease: Learn everything you need to know about ease in a sewing pattern. -
Find the Grainline: Tips for making sure you cut your fabric on the grainline. -
Fit Journal: Download our free fitting journal. -
How to blend between sizes: Watch this video to learn how to blend between sizes. -
Seamwork Help Site: Get answers to your most frequently asked questions about Seamwork. -
Learn to Sew Clothing: For Absolute Beginners: In this course, we teach you how to sew, from the very beginning. By the end you’ll have made a jacket and a dress! -
The Ultimate Guide to Fitting Techniques from Seamwork: A list of our most helpful fitting resources. -
How to Fit With Confidence: Learn how to fit your clothes to your body. This class is free for Seamwork members! - How to Raise, Lower, or Change the Neckline on a Pattern
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