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This month, sew two powerful patterns! One of them is an outfit in and of itself that will build your sewing skills, and the other is a simple, satisfying project that you can dress up or down for so many different occasions.
Keep reading to meet the Edie Top and Mercer Coveralls!
Meet the Edie Top
Edie is a quick, timeless pattern you’ll want to make in every color, especially in stretch velvet. This sleeveless knit top boasts a straight-cut silhouette that you can wear layered under blazers or tucked into your favorite pair of pants.
Edie's unique charm lies in its slightly extended shoulder point and chic funnel neckline with an integrated facing. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or seeking an everyday staple, you’ll reach for it every time.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric recommendations: Look for medium-weight knit fabrics with 4-way stretch and at least 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, and ITY knits.
Seamwork members, take advantage of your member deals this month! You can save up to 20% off your order here.
Fitting tips: When you’re picking out a size, double-check the finished garment measurements and pay attention to ease.
- Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern
- If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.
- If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
- To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.
- Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.
- If you prefer videos, there are bust adjustment videos in the Hansie sewalong here.
- Read this article for tips for perfectly fitting knits.
Meet the Mercer Coveralls
The Mercer coveralls are a modern classic for your wardrobe that will teach you fundamental sewing skills. This pattern offers a sleek fit throughout, with a straight-cut leg, waist darts, full-length sleeves featuring cuffs and plackets, and a convertible collar.
Mercer has a centered coil zipper and flat front waistband with an elastic back for easy on-and-off. It’s also full of pockets with patch pockets at the chest and back and angled pockets at the sides. With this pattern, you can create a versatile, effortlessly chic garment that gives you the confidence to express your unique style and show off some new sewing skills.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric recommendations: Look for medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton twill, linen, linen blends, denim, canvas, and corduroy.
Avoid lightweight fabrics as they can’t support all the details. Also, avoid heavyweight fabrics, or the garment will wear really heavy on your body.
Seamwork members, take advantage of your member deals this month! You can save up to 20% off your order here.
Fitting tips: When you’re picking out a size, double-check the finished garment measurements and pay attention to ease
- Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern
- If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.
- If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
- To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.
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Here are fitting tutorials for the shoulders and sleeves. - Here are tutorials for wide or narrow shoulder adjustments
- Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.
- If you prefer videos, there are bust adjustment videos in the Hansie sewalong here
- Learn some pants fitting basics
Seamwork Style Ideas
Mercer is an outfit in itself—all you need is a pair of shoes! So, here are some styling ideas for the Edie top.
For an everyday office look, pair Edie with the Christina pencil skirt and Keaton blazer.
For casual comfort, tuck Edie into the Joss pants and grab an Audrey denim jacket.
For a transitional outfit that will take you from day to night, pair Edie with the Marett pants and Baz coat.
Ambassador Projects
Some of the Seamwork Ambassadors sewed up the new patterns already!
Vicky sewed the Mercer jumpsuit in a Lyocell Twill and embroidered a sewing machine on the back!
“Love the look and the fit, I’m a jumpsuit aficionado.”
Lisa sewed the Edie top in a cotton and linen knit from Bolt.
“Love wearing it! Edie’s great to go easily under a sweater or gorgeous on its own.”
Richenda sewed Mercer in Robert Kaufman Hampton Twill.
“It's like a wearable power pose!”
Emma sewed the Edie top in a bright shade of red.
“It's a comfortable top that's so versatile! I wore it into the office, but would absolutely pair it with jeans and sneakers, too!”
Lisa sewed the Edie top in a cotton and linen knit from Bolt.
“Love wearing it! Edie’s great to go easily under a sweater or gorgeous on its own.”
Allison sewed the Edie top in a medium-weight knit from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics
“The cut of the shoulder is perfection!”
Alanna sewed the Edie top and hacked it to be nursing friendly.
“I edited the pattern to be nursing friendly! I chose a magnetic underarm faced opening and button up shoulder and neck seam to be easily accessible.”
Nicci sewed the Edie top in crushed velvet knit (a great fabric for this pattern).
