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Alex Jumper & Blouse - Video Lesson

$41.81

Video Lesson: Alex Jumper

Alex is a fully-lined romper and jumper with shirt for boys and girls. This video walks you through making the jumper for girls. Additionally, Susan sews the blouse that completes the outfit. As you add new techniques to your sewing, this is an excellent project to jump into after you’ve watched our technique lesson: "Learn to Sew: 2 Thimbles".

Pattern: Alex
Run Time: 2 Hours 16 minutes
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Difficulty Rating: Moderate - 2 Thimbles

 

  • Children’s Corner Alex (sold separately)
  • Fabric – romper, shirt & lining
  • Sewing Machine
  • Basic sewing supplies
  • Buttons Jumper (5/8”– 3/4”) – 2
  • Buttons Blouse (3/8”) – see chart on pattern cover
  • Pre-made corded piping or cording to make piping (as Susan will teach in the video) – 1 yard
  • Elastic (3/4” wide) – 1/3 yard
  • Eyelet trim – 1 yard
  • Glue Baste-it (optional)
  • Solvy (optional)
  • Featherweight interfacing

  • Reading pattern instructions
  • Understanding markings on pattern pieces
  • How to properly transfer pattern markings to fabric
  • Laying out pattern pieces accurately on fabric
  • How to make coordinating piping
  • Tips for trimming, and turning crisp corners on jumper straps
  • Adding eyelet trim 
  • Perfect Peter Pan collar with piping
  • Constructing puff sleeve, complete with piped bias band
  • How to make buttonholes on your machine
  • Hemming techniques
Alex Jumper & Blouse - Video Lesson

Alex Jumper & Blouse - Video Lesson

$41.81

$41.81