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 inspi