megan nielsen design diary

If you’re making a lined View C Sudley dress, then this post is for you! Because today we are going to go over how to attach the bodice lining. Actually, you can really add a lining to any of the Sudley versions, dress or blouse. That’s the great thing about these patterns – totally customizable and interchangeable with all the different views. With any version, you can choose to finish the edges with either bias facing or a bodice lining.

So yes, today will be about the lining! At this point, you should have your main fabric bodice completely put together – ties, shoulder seams, sleeves, and side seams (skip the bias facing step, though). And now we will start on the lining, ready?

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Ok, we’re getting closer to the finish line with our Sudley! Especially if you’re making an unlined blouse – you’re almost there! Next up we just have to attach the sleeves and sew up the side seams, so that’s what we will go over today.

Attaching the sleeve is the same no matter what version of sleeve you choose – short sleeve, elbow length, or long sleeve with elastic casing. I’ll just be showing you with a short sleeve today for simplicity and minimal fabric. Also another note – if you’re making a lining, you will want to get this step of the sleeves and side seams done first before attaching the lining! All make sense? Then let’s get to it…

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Today in the Sudley sewalong, we are going to go over how to make bias strips and attach them as a bias facing – getting a nice neat finish around the neckline and keyhole.  This finishing method is only necessary in an unlined version, so if you are are lining your Sudley, you can go ahead and skip this part.

This is method is done exactly the same whether you have attached the peter pan collar or not. And you can also opt to use store bought bias tape if you would like, just skip the first few steps. Sound good? Let’s get started…

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Next up in the Sudley sewlong is the collar! This is, of course, an optional addition. You can add it to any of the views, blouse or dress, or you can leave it off of any of them, too. Your choice! If you do decide to add it, this post will walk you through each step to get those perfect curved peter-pan seams.

Let’s get started…

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Hey everyone, it’s Holly here! Ready to kick off another sewalong with you! Is anyone else really excited about the newly updated Sudley pattern?! Not only is it now available in the extended size range, but there has been some updates to the pattern as well. So for this sewalong I will be walking you through this updated version, but a lot still applies to the old version, as well!

Today we will start pretty easy, covering the ties and shoulder seams for all views. So let’s just dive in!

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