✂️ 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.