Classic Shirt: Pattern and Sewing Instruction

You’ve learnt the basics of sewing, now you want to understand the process of working from a pattern, cutting your fabric and sewing a garment from beginning to end.

This series of classes will give you the tools, understanding and confidence to start working from independent pdf patterns at home.

What You’ll Learn:

• Tracing your size from a master pattern
• Adjusting length to your personal preference 
• Cutting fabric and interfacing following proper grainlines
• Assembling a shirt with various seam finishes (French seams or overlocker)
• Final touches: topstitching, understitching, hemming, and adding buttons

Class Breakdown:

• Class 1: Trace your size, adjust length, mark key details, and cut fabric and interfacing.
• Class 2: Iron interfacing and begin shirt assembly, including seam finishes.
• Class 3: Finish your shirt with topstitching, buttonholes, and hand-sewn buttons.

Fabrics Needed: 2 yards (approx. 63” wide) of light to medium-weight non-stretch woven fabric. Bring inspiration from your favorite shirt to guide your fabric choice!

Skill Level: Advanced beginner 
Duration: 3 sessions, 3 hours each
Materials Provided: Sewing machines and all other tools included

Join us and create a custom shirt that fits your personal style, while building essential sewing skills for future projects!

Please see our  FAQ page for general studio Q&A’s. By signing up for this workshop, you are agreeing to ourBooking and Cancellation Policy.

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Jessica
Highly recommend!

This class is so fun and practical, and Lissa is a great teacher! She makes sure that you have the opportunity to customize your shirt, while still learning the pattern basics.