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 choose the right fabric, cut out your pattern pieces correctly, and prepare everything for sewing. Proper preparation is key to achieving a professional result.


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 The fabrics and notions
06:00 Cutting the gingham fabric
12:17 Cutting the interfacing and ironing it on


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


FACEBOOK GROUP:

Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:

facebook.com/groups/733648706761805


INSTAGRAM:

instagram.com/frocksandfrolics


TWITTER:

twitter.com/FrockFrolics

Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.

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