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We’re so glad to have you join us for the Aster sewalong! Together, we’ll be making all three versions of this lovely collarless blouse.
If you don’t have your own copy of the pattern yet, you can pick it up in the Colette Patterns shop, or from one of our many stockists.
In this Sewalong, we’ll be making the collarless Aster blouse. Learn to make any of the three versions of this wardrobe classic that works in any season.
In this lesson, we discuss the various types of fabric you can use to make Aster, and any other supplies you might need.
In this lesson, we’ll go over some general fitting guidelines, including grading between sizes, with more fitting info to come. We’ll also talk about cutting out your fabric and transferring marks.
Need to make adjustments for a large or small bust? This lesson will show you how easy it is.
Today, we’ll get started with our sewing. We’ll begin by applying interfacing where it’s needed, and staystitching to keep edges from stretching as you sew.
Today, we’ll get started by sewing up the bust darts. We’ll also sew the shoulder pleats on version 2.
It’s time to sew the yoke! We’ll break down this sometimes-tricky step with detailed photos.
Now we’ll move on to sewing the side seams, then finishing the neckline and sewing the front placket. We’ll show you how to sew a bias-faced neckline with a front placket, a technique you can apply to future projects too.
In this lesson, we’ll be putting together the sleeves. Whether your sewing short sleeves, flutter sleeves, or a long cuffed sleeve, you’ll see exactly how it’s done.
If you’re making version 2 of Aster (long sleeves), the task of sewing the sleeves is probably the most time consuming part of making this blouse. I think you’ll find it less complicated than it looks at first glance, but it does require a bit of precision when you’re folding, pressing, and stitching. Take it …
Finally, it’s time to put the finishing touches on your Aster blouse!
Now that your Aster is complete, learn how to share it with everyone else! We may include it in our Aster parade coming up.
Check out the parade of lovely Asters made by others in this Sewalong.