Sewing Class- The Ella Blouse

Freshen up your closet with the Ella Blouse, a modern short-sleeved shirt with a stylish row of buttons all the way down the back. It features a dolman sleeve, which is one of the easiest sleeve styles to sew. Fashion and sewing influencer Tabitha Sewer will guide you through each step of creating your own Ella Blouse, from adding darts for shaping, to binding the neckline with bias tape, to her favorite way to sew on buttons – with a sewing machine. Named after jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, this blouse is perfect for dressing up or down, and much like the First Lady of Song, is elegant, sweet, and timeless.

Learn how to:

Sew a dolman sleeve shirt with a button placket on the back
Staystitch for stability
Sew buttonholes and buttons with a sewing machine
Add darts for shaping
Attach bias tape binding

What you’ll get:

A series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make the Ella Blouse
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions from expert sewist and designer Tabitha Sewer
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Next Pattern:

Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!