Leaflet 5a in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Sew” includes:
- A pattern for a girl’s drawstring blouse and instructions on making it
- How to sew and adjust a simple tailored blouse from a commercial pattern (pattern not included)
- Run and fell seams
- Sewing tucks
- How to sew darts
- Bound buttonholes
- How to insert a sleeve
- Making and attaching a collar
- Button loops
Download “And Sew To Sew” leaflet 5a
Modern Tutorials
Since we don’t all have access to a sewing teacher, I include modern tutorials with all of the Needlework Development Scheme leaflets to help everyone get the most out of them.
Run and Fell Seams by DavisBonnick
Sewing Tucks by Threads
How to Sew Darts by The Awl-Nighter
Bound Buttonholes by Professor Pinchushion
How to Insert a Sleeve by Made to Sew
This very thorough tutorial gives you all the information you need to insert a sleeve in any garment.