Learn to sew shirts on Stitch School!

Learn to sew both a classic women's shirt and men's shirt
in our Intro to Sewing Shirts online class on Stitch School!



In our in-depth online sewing class, we'll introduce you to collars, yokes, traditional cuffs and plackets, and everything else you need to know to sew two classic shirts - and we'll get you sewing them like a pro! The class includes two PDF Patterns for the perfect classic shirt for women and men.

Let's meet the patterns!


Ultimate Shirt


A timeless wardrobe staple, the Ultimate Shirt features a dartless bodice, collar and collar stand, back yoke with inverted box pleat, bound cuff placket with traditional shirt cuffs, grown-on button stands and a gently curved hem.

Intro to Sewing Shirts :: online class from Sew Over It :: Ultimate Shirt 


Easy to wear tucked-in or loose, and with a gentle, flattering fit, it's a great all-occasions shirt.

Pair with a pencil skirt for a chic work look, or wear untucked with a pair of Ultimate Trousers to channel a bit of Audrey Hepburn.


Hackney Shirt


The Hackney Shirt is our shirt pattern for men!

A classic design, it features a collar with collar stand, back yoke with box pleat, traditional shirt cuffs with a tower placket, flat felled seams, grown-on button stands, slightly curved hem and patch chest pocket.


Contemporary and cool, it's slim-fitting yet comfy, and because the collar can be worn both open and with a tie, it works as part of a casual everyday look, as well as keeping you smart at the office.


What will you learn?

In this class we guide you through everything you need to know to sew two beautifully-made shirts.

From identifying the right fabric for your project, measuring for both male and female bodies, sewing a collar, cuffs, fitting and LOTS more, we've got you covered on a huge range of techniques to make sewing your first shirt a total breeze.



Who is this class for?

Intro to Sewing Shirts is designed for intermediate sewers who want to build their skills and learn advanced shirt-making techniques.

If you have a good understanding of basic garment construction and a familiarity with simple sewing techniques (such as topstitching), this class is aimed at you!



Why are our online sewing classes great?

    • The classes are available 24/7 so you can fit your sewing around your busy schedule

    • With the option to dip in and out of the class as you like, you can learn at your own pace

  • Wherever you are in the world, get the Sew Over It class experience from the comfort of your own sewing table

Intro to Sewing Shirts :: online class from Sew Over It


If you're a Premium Stitch School Subscriber, you already have access to this class.

Not ready to subscribe yet? Buy the class as a one-off here!

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