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Morris Blazer in gray wool on dress form with measuring tape, showing open front drape and completed sleeve facing construction

Morris Sew-Along: Sleeve Facings

Jen Beeman

We're now onto the last step of our Morris Blazers, attaching the sleeve facings. To begin, sew the edges of each facing together, press the seams open, and grade the...

Morris Sew-Along: Sleeve Facings

Jen Beeman

We're now onto the last step of our Morris Blazers, attaching the sleeve facings. To begin, sew the edges of each facing together, press the seams open, and grade the...

Morris Blazer gray shell with black facing pinned to front and back pieces, showing seam allowances and fabric alignment

Morris Sew-Along: Attaching the Facing

Jen Beeman

We're now going to attach the facing we made yesterday to the blazer. Start by aligning the center back seams of the blazer and facing with the right sides of...

Morris Sew-Along: Attaching the Facing

Jen Beeman

We're now going to attach the facing we made yesterday to the blazer. Start by aligning the center back seams of the blazer and facing with the right sides of...

Morris Blazer facing pieces in gray and black fabric showing graded seam allowance and serged edge finish with sewing pins

Morris Sew-Along: Making the Facing

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to assemble the main facing that finishes the collar and hem. Begin by taking your two front facing pieces and stitching them together along the center back...

Morris Sew-Along: Making the Facing

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to assemble the main facing that finishes the collar and hem. Begin by taking your two front facing pieces and stitching them together along the center back...

Morris Blazer sleeve on sleeve roll showing sleeve cap ease and serged seam, with flat sleeve piece below for comparison

Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves

Jen Beeman

To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...

Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves

Jen Beeman

To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...

Close-up of hand holding gray stretch wool fabric edge to reveal serged seam allowance on a Morris Blazer sewing project

Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...

Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...

Morris Blazer self checklist pattern pieces: front cut 2, back cut 2, front hem facing cut 2, back hem facing cut 1 on fold

Morris Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...

Morris Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...

Morris Blazer lengthen and shorten tutorial showing back pattern piece with adjustment lines and two-step spreading method

Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...

Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...

Morris Blazer fabric options: gray wool, navy grid check woven, blue stretch wool suiting, and white geometric print knit

Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...

Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...

Morris Blazer sew along pattern line drawing showing front and side views with draped lapel and long sleeves

Morris Blazer Sew Along Announcement

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to drop a quick note that the Morris Blazer Sew Along will be starting next week. The pattern isn't very difficult so it's likely it will only be...

Morris Blazer Sew Along Announcement

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to drop a quick note that the Morris Blazer Sew Along will be starting next week. The pattern isn't very difficult so it's likely it will only be...

Person wearing Stone Lake Sweater in charcoal marl with cable knit detail, standing by lake with pine forest background

Stone Lake Sweater

Jen Beeman

The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...

Stone Lake Sweater

Jen Beeman

The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...

Person wearing cream ribbed knit beanie and Penny Raglan in navy and white stripes, standing against brick wall

Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate

Jen Beeman

Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...

Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate

Jen Beeman

Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...

Fancy Tiger Crafts Grainline Studio weekend June 5-7 featuring Morris Blazer workshop, trunk show, and Dopp Kit workshop

Grainline Weekend at Fancy Tiger Crafts

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you guys know that I'll be hanging out and teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts the weekend of June 5th! I've been longing to visit this...

Grainline Weekend at Fancy Tiger Crafts

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you guys know that I'll be hanging out and teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts the weekend of June 5th! I've been longing to visit this...

Five Me Made May outfits: Linden sweatshirt, Archer shirt, floral dress, color block top, and Alder Archer combo shirtdress

Me Made May '15 Pledges

Jen Beeman

So it's that time of year again, Me Made May, and just like last year, barely signing up under the wire. Kendra and I are here with our pledges, yep,...

Me Made May '15 Pledges

Jen Beeman

So it's that time of year again, Me Made May, and just like last year, barely signing up under the wire. Kendra and I are here with our pledges, yep,...