Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This course consists of 13 chapters, designed to guide you step by step from start to finish. In this chapter, you will learn how to sew puff sleeves for your Western blouse, creating volume and a soft, feminine silhouette.


SHOP THE PATTERN:

Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/western-blouse

Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/277474316/western-style-blouse-digital-pdf-sewing


WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwFKYV5yhdOMYNxthLHIdNpP&si=E-63S7N0UFYZbLba


VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 Overview
01:15 Inserting the gather threads
02:37 Serging the sides of the sleeves
02:47 Closing the sleeve seam
03:12 Sewing the turn up, adding the piping to the upper edge
05:25 Sewing the turn up together along the upper edge, casing in the piping
06:38 trim the piping and remove piping cord ends from all sides
07:39 Understitching the edge
08:21 Closing the side seams of the turn ups / cuffs
09:40 Ironing the seams
10:41 Securing the rough edge
11:00 Sewing the cuff to the sleeve
17:00 Serge the rough edge of the seam
17:26 Understitch the seam


FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:

amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns


ABOUT MARINA:

Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.

Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.


MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:

Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby

Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls

Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys

Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls

Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen


VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:

frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:

Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets

Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping

How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips

Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet


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