Crew Sew Along | Sew Zipper and Side Seams

FINISH THE SIDE SEAMS Finish the front and back side seams separately on all four pieces. MARK THE STITCHING ON THE WEARER’S LEFT SIDE SEAM Take the wearer’s left front and left back pieces. There is a “+” mark about 7″ (18 cm) down from the cut edge to indicate where the basting stitching stops

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Crew Sew Along | Prepare Pockets

OPTIONAL POCKET FACING Finish the angled edge of the pocket facing or fold it under at 3/8″ (1 cm). Pin the pocket facing right side up to the right side of the under pocket lining. Edgestitch in place. This strengthens the pocket bag lining at the waistband. Alternatively, if you are using main fabric for

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Crew Sew Along | Interfacing, Pleats, and Darts

SEAM ALLOWANCE & MARKINGS Unless noted, the seam allowance included is 3/8″ (1 cm) for joined seams. The side seams have a 3/4″ (2 cm) seam allowance to allow for the side seam lapped zipper. Transfer all notches, pleats, darts, and zipper placement on the wrong side of the fabric with chalk or fabric marker.

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Crew Sew Along | Getting Started

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Aria Top sewing pattern. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support. GATHERING SUPPLIES Before we begin sewing, here’s what

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Aria Sew Along | Mini Aria View A

If sewing the Mini Aria, View A (high back) requires a button-back opening. The construction is slightly different from the adult version. If sewing View B (low back), you can follow the adult sew along. FINISH & SEW THE CENTER BACK SEAM Finish the center back seams separately. With the right sides together, sew the

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Aria Sew Along | Sew Side Seams and Hem

SEW THE SIDE SEAMS With the right sides together, sew the front and back bodice side seams, matching the side seam notch. Finish the seams and press to the back. SEW A FOLD GUIDE ON THE SLEEVE AND BODICE HEM Sew a fold guide on the cut edge of the sleeve and bodice hem, just

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Aria Sew Along | Sew Facing Neckline

LOW BACK | SEW THE TIES If sewing the high back view with facings, skip to Sewing the Facing Shoulder Seams instructions below. With the right sides together, fold the ties in half lengthwise. Reduce the stitch length to get a sharp corner. Stitch at 1/4″ (0.6 cm) around 2 sides (leaving one short end

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