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Published: February 14, 2026
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Sewing a smocked blouse with a peter pan collar & the Matchy Matchy Weekend Chore Shorts whilst in a beautiful floral cottage.
how to finish your seams beautifully without an overlocker: https://youtu.be/2YFveBmZb0U?si=MdeEVKLoF8R1KCqc
Matchy Matchy chore shorts pattern: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/weekend-chore-shorts-pdf-sewing-pattern
Matchy Matchy Storybook Swing Coat pattern: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/storybook-swing-coat-pdf-sewing-pattern
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Timestamps:
0:00 welcome to the flower house
0:26 why i'm here
1:02 the project vision
3:33 learning how to do still life painting
7:09 prepping the fabric & myself
8:40 cutting out blouse pattern pieces
9:18 figuring out the collar
13:01 good morning legends (update)
14:34 smocking maths
16:14 gathering up the smocking
17:08 vibe check
17:37 cutting out bodice pattern from smocked panel
19:28 my employee helps me to do more pleats
19:49 next day update
21:26 chore short time
22:09 rant about zig zag stitch
23:30 pocket placement
23:56 binding detail on shorts
26:36 garden time
27:30 update time again
28:00 crafting the tag
29:50 try on
30:17 attaching the smocking
30:50 decorative smocking stitches
31:57 finishing touches
34:12 final thoughts
36:21 the reveal!
Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Computerised Janome
Snips from Fiskars
Ironing Board is Joseph Joseph
Iron is Tefal
Shot on Sony Alpha ZV-E10
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
Editor: Elijah Meredith
For all collaborations: olivia@smallscreenmarketing.com
To reach me: fromcarlyb@gmail.com