Sew Alongs

This post is the final installment in the Sagebrush Sew Along! We will go over inserting the sleeves and hemming the top. 

The neckline of the Sagebrush is finished with bias tape and ties in the back. In this post we will go over applying the bias tape to the neckline so that you get a clean finish. 

We have assembled the front and the back of our Sagebrush and now it is time to join it all together to make our shirt. This post will be a quick but satisfying part of the process! 

In this post we will be going over how to assemble the back of your Sagebrush Top! 

Time to sew! In this post we will go over assembling the front of the Sagebrush. 

In this post we will go over a few things to keep in mind when cutting out your pattern. Once you have figured out what size you are making, cut your paper pattern out along the line for your size. Use the cutting layouts in the instructions to pin your paper pieces to your fabric. There are a few things to keep in mind: Each pattern piece tells you how to cut it out! In the image below, you can see (underlined in red) how/how many to cut of each pattern piece. For example the Front Yoke A piece: How many: 1 How: on fold In the green oval you can see a reference for how the pattern piece will line up...

In this post we will cover:  How to print and assemble your PDF pattern Taking your measurements and finding your size

In this post we will cover selecting fabric for your top and going through what supplies you will need. The Sagebrush is designed for woven fabrics. You have a lot of options when it comes to fabric. 

When designing the Sagebrush I was thinking about the type of top I want to wear in a Sacramento Summer. Once summer hits it is over 100 degrees most days and there are a few things that a top must have...