✂️ Learn to how make the perfect classic shirt
- Date: Sunday, JULY 19th & 26th
- Time: 10am-2.30pm
- Duration: 9 hrs
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop, Maximum 8
- Location: 92 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Best suited to
This workshop is suited to those that have a reasonable knowledge of sewing, feel confident at the machine and are looking to elevate their sewing skills
Overview
In this hands-on workshop, participants will embark on a creative journey to construct the perfect classic shirt, supported by expert craftspeople.
The classic button-down is the holy grail of garment construction—a piece where precision is everything. Over two immersive Sundays, we strip away the guesswork and replace it with professional, industry-standard techniques that ensure every stitch serves a purpose.
Why This Course is Different
This isn't just about following a pattern; it’s about commanding the fabric. Guided by industry experts in a focused, intimate setting, you will gain the confidence to tackle complex shirting with precision. You won't just leave with a shirt; you'll leave with a new standard of excellence for everything you sew thereafter.
What you will learn
- The 2-piece shirt collar: Create perfectly symmetrical collar points and a collar stand that rolls beautifully against the neck, avoiding the common pitfalls of bulk and misalignment.
- Cuffs sewn with Precision: Master the engineering of the sleeve placket—including the intricate folding and "origami-like" assembly—paired with crisp, professional cuffs that sit exactly where they should.
- The pintuck placket- we will reveal the secret to this perfect finish on the front of shirts.
- The interior secrets: Move beyond basic finishes. We’ll dive into advanced assembly, including French, mock felled seams and bound seams for a clean, durable interior and perfectly bagged out yokes that looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside.
- The Finishing Touch: Learn the secrets to impeccable topstitching, accurate buttonhole placement, and the "final press" techniques used by professional tailors to give your garment that unmistakable crispness.
Materials needed
· Participants may bring their own sewing machine or use one of ours.
Recommended items to bring:
- Sewing snips
- Pins
- Any additional personal sewing supplies you prefer to use
- Tape measure
What's included
- A pre-cut and fused poplin shirt, buttons supplied
- A copy of the pattern for you to take home – size requests available
- Detailed illustrated handouts to support your learning, including a documented work program for each step.
- A finished sampler to reference through the sessions
- Samplers of each step to help you understand the sewing process (for use only in class, not to be taken home).
- A supportive and spacious sewing studio equipped with tools and materials.
- Light refreshments during the workshop.
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Inclusivity Statement
The Pattern Making Class welcomes participants of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels, including trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.