Shirt Sewing Masterclass
£159.00
Description
People can often be put off from sewing shirts as the techniques involved can feel daunting. Don’t be scared of shirt making any longer – our expert dressmaking teacher will teach you all the skills and techniques you need to know!
This class covers the key elements of sewing a shirt including collars and collar stands, shirt yokes, button plackets, sleeves and cuffs, as well as tips and tricks on finishing.
The day will be split into sections covering the four key elements; collars, yoke, button placket and button holes and cuffs and sleeve plackets. All your pattern pieces will be pre-cut for you in calico or similar cotton in a standard size so that you can concentrate on learning all the techniques and skills needed.
You will finish the day with a completed shirt sample, having seen the teacher demo each stage and have hands-on help sewing each part yourself. You’ll also have a top tips handout to take home with you so you can refer to it when sewing up your next shirt pattern at home.
Our sewing classes are relaxed and friendly, taking place at our beautiful studio at Holme Grange Craft Village in Wokingham, Berkshire. The class size for this class will be capped at 7 so that everyone gets the time and attention they need.
YOU WILL LEARN
- Making a collar and collar stand
- Attaching a collar and collar stand to your shirt
- Creating a button placket.
- Sewing button holes
- Sewing a shirt yoke
- Creating a sleeve cuff
- General tips and techniques for garment construction
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The class includes expert instruction, use of the Janome machines, tools, all pre-cut cotton shirt pieces, Shirt Mastercass handout plus tea, coffee and biscuits! Please note you will not be fitting a garment to your size in this class, we cover fitting in many of our other dressmaking classes. This class concentrates on specific shirt-making techniques that you can use with various patterns.
YOU NEED TO BRING
- Nothing, everything you need will be provided for you.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate (4) You will need to be comfortable sewing and have made a few garments before
TEACHER
Sheona Ranson
If you can’t make the dates for this class, check out our Dressmaking for All Levels Class as an alternative.
Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully and read our Class FAQs before booking. These also cover lots of other questions so please do read them!
Please note you’ll receive a confirmation email upon booking and you’ll also receive a reminder email the week before your class. If you don’t receive these, please check your junk/spam folder.