Sew Essential Box - November 2023

$75.00

Every woman's wardrobe needs a go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. Made using lightweight fabrics, the Blouse offers an alternative to the traditional shirt. With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, the Blouse is loosely fitted, providing ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities while still being chic. The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs - ideal for those looking to sew their first blouse. More...

Ships starting November 2, 2023

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Select Your Fabric
With Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
With Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
With Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
Without Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
Without Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
Without Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
With Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
With Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
With Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
Without Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
Without Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
Without Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
With Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
With Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
With Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
Without Pattern / Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn
Without Pattern / Nova Cotton Poplin
Without Pattern / Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis
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This Month's Box

Pattern

The Blouse from The Avid Seamstress

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

What You Should Know

Sewing buttons and buttonholes, attaching a collar, sewing with elastic, setting sleeves

Notions Included

Matching thread, 8 buttons, 1/8" elastic, fusible interfacing, and a sewing machine needle

Sizing

US Sizes 2-18

  • Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn - There's a lovely prairie feel to this rayon lawn, one of my favorite substrates. The directional print features white, peach, gold, and orange flowers alongside foliage and hashmarks for a print that is all together unique and unexpected. The deep red background ties the whole thing together and gives the fabric a wintery feel, like cranberry sauce or christmas holly. The fabric itself has a smooth, tightly woven hand and soft drape that will match this blouse perfectly. A great addition to your fall wardrobe!
  • Nova Cotton Poplin - Sometimes you just want a crisp cotton blouse. It's a wardrobe staple and can be paired with jeans, skirts, and dress pants alike. This cotton poplin checks all our boxes - crisp drape, dry hand, deep color, and light weight - and we love it paired with the simple stand collar and button front of The Blouse. A gorgeous fabric!
  • Ivory Laurel Leaf Rayon Challis - We really do love a rayon challis, especially ones with botanical prints. This cream and black challis evokes fall with laurel leaves and reaching branches, like a sepia toned line drawing. The fabric itself is light and soft, with a semi fluid drape that will accentuate the gathered sleeves and loose fit of this blouse. In colors that will pair with just about everything, you may have just met your new favorite blouse!

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Customer Reviews

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Tamra Baca
I Loved this Pattern!

This pattern and the fabric were fantastic! The pattern had such clear instructions as well as a detailed blog post to walk through all the steps. The fabric choice was nice to work with and is super comfy and seems like it will last.

Nice notions included as well! Loved it.

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Shelley Tech
Pattern review

I really like the jacket and pattern. The only thing I would recommend is to have the front facing be one solid pattern piece instead of two separate pieces. This was a little confusing.

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Valerie Straub
Lois Dress

I thought this was a very flattering pattern and I am pleased with how it is turning out. The lightweight cotton voile print was a good selection on Mary's part and she included everything needed so no further shopping necessary which I love. I used the included tear away product to stabilize the waist and it was easy to use. I skipped the side zipper as I didn't need it and raised the neckline for a more modest fit. I have enjoyed all my Needle Sharp boxes, love how Mary puts everything you need in there plus labels and little extras. It has helped introduce me to Indy patterns and keeps my me made wardrobe currant.

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nancy pollard
the perfect box for serious sewist.

Needlesharp provides a beautifully curated box for sewing a garment. I love that the fabric is matched to the pattern. The tread and needle is matched to the fabric and all extra notions are included in the box. I have made many garments from these boxes and I am so proud of all of them. I have also discovered new fabrics and patterns that I might not have found on my own.

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Consuelo
Zoe is my blouse!

Such an easy pattern and it looks so pretty on. Will be making another one very soon!! Loved the box and the beautiful rayon challis in burgundy. Such a treat and would have never bought this pattern. Thank you for such a great experience!❤️