Learn to Sew a Button-Up Blouse

Welcome to the Sage sewalong! In this first lesson, Erica will introduce you to our sewalongs and give you some helpful tips. And in the next lesson, she’ll show you how to pick a size and prep your pattern and fabric.

If you’re feeling confident about getting started, you can go ahead and skip to lesson 3 and you’ll learn some helpful fitting techniques for the pattern.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this sewalong:

Here is everything you need to know about Sage before you start sewing!

Sage is a fitted button-up with a beautifully tailored bodice featuring princess seams and a subtly shaped center front hem. The neckline is meticulously finished with lining on the center front and back panels. A sewn-on placket with buttons adds a touch of classic detailing, while the full sleeves, gathered at the hem with an elastic casing, create a dramatic yet graceful effect.

Fabric recommendations: Look for lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, cotton gauze, voile, chambray, swiss dot, rayon challis, linen, rayon crepe, and silk.

Fabric qualities to look for: It’s important to consider a fabric’s drape when sewing this top. Princess seams look lovely in drapey and more structured fabrics, but the garment will hang differently on your body depending on the fabric.

Drapier fabrics like rayon and silk will hang nicely on your body, creating a more flowy silhouette. Fabrics with less drape, like linen and lawn, will emphasize the princess seams and appear more tailored.

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