Sew a Woven Square Neck Top | Easy Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial for Beginners

Join Diana from Ellie and Mac as she guides you step-by-step through creating this adorable loose-fit square-neck top, perfect for woven fabrics! This full-length tutorial covers everything from basting stitches to darts, facings, sleeves, and hemming, with pro sewing tips for beginners and advanced makers alike. Sew along and make your own beautiful handmade top! Pattern Link - https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/zara-square-neck-blouse 🧵 Materials Needed: * Woven fabric * Matching thread * Sewing machine (or serger) * Pins, scissors, and ironing tools * Ellie and Mac Loose Fit Square Neck Top pattern ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction & project overview 1:10 – Preparing your woven fabric & stay stitching the neckline 3:45 – Marking and sewing back darts 7:20 – Optional front darts for a fitted waist 10:50 – Pressing darts & ironing techniques 12:30 – Attaching interfacing and sewing facings 15:40 – Joining shoulder seams & finishing facing edges 18:20 – Sewing side seams & preparing sleeves 21:00 – Creating sleeve binding & gathering sleeves 24:10 – Attaching sleeves to bodice & matching seams 27:45 – Finishing sleeve binding & top stitching 30:10 – Hemming the bottom & final finishing touches 32:00 – Completed square neck top & styling ideas ✨ Pro Tips & Tricks: * Use a basting stitch to prevent your woven neckline from stretching * Tie off dart threads lightly to avoid puckering * Gather sleeves evenly for a professional puff sleeve look * Understitch facings to keep seams crisp and neat * Topstitch bindings carefully for a polished finish 💬 Engagement: Comment below and show us your version! What fabric did you choose? Did you try the optional front darts? We love seeing your handmade tops – share your creations on Instagram and tag @ellieandmacpatterns. 📌 Don’t forget: Like, share, and subscribe for more sewing tutorials, tips, and full-length projects from Ellie and Mac. Grab your pattern and sew along with us! #sewing #sewingtutorial #wovenblouse #squareneck #ellieandmacpatterns #ellieandmac #sewingpatterns #sewingprojects #sewingmachine #sewingforbeginners