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Intro to Sewing Shirts: Ultimate Shirt & Hackney Shirt

Intro to Sewing Shirts: Ultimate Shirt & Hackney Shirt

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Learn to sew both a classic women’s shirt and men’s shirt in our Intro to Sewing Shirts course! This course includes two classic shirt patterns – the Ultimate Shirt for women, and the Hackney Shirt for men.

Part 1 – Ultimate Shirt
A favourite of our London class customers, the Ultimate Shirt really is the ultimate in classic women’s shirts. 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. 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.

Part 2 – Hackney Shirt
The Hackney Shirt is our brand new men’s shirt. 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 for everyday casual as well as keeping you smart at the office.

Where can I find this class?

If you're a Stitch School subscriber or you've previously purchased this class then you can find it here.

Sewing Level

Intro to Sewing Shirts is designed for intermediate sewers who want to build their skills and learn advanced shirt-making techniques. You’ll need a good understanding of basic garment construction and a familiarity with simple sewing techniques such as topstitching, yokes and buttonholes.

Is there a pattern included in this online class?

Yes, this class includes the PDF patterns for the Ultimate Shirt and the Hackney Shirt.

What will I learn?

For the Ultimate Shirt, we cover:

  • interfacing the required shirt pieces
  • sewing a grown-on button stand
  • constructing an inverted box pleat and yoke using the burrito method
  • sewing and attaching a collar with collar stand
  • sewing a continuous bound placket cuff opening
  • creating and attaching the cuffs
  • inserting set-in sleeves
  • sewing the curved hem
  • stitching the buttonholes

In our Ultimate Shirt Fitting Surgery we also cover:

  • shoulder width adjustments
  • full bust adjustments
  • small bust adjustments
  • grading between sizes
  • shortening and lengthening the shirt

For the Hackney Shirt, we guide you through:

  • interfacing the required shirt pieces
  • sewing a grown-on button stand
  • attaching a patch chest pocket
  • constructing a box pleat and yoke using the burrito method
  • sewing and attaching a collar with collar stand
  • stitching a tower placket cuff opening
  • attaching a sleeve flat
  • sewing flat felled seams
  • creating and attaching the cuffs
  • sewing the slightly curved hem
  • stitching the buttonholes

In our Hackney Shirt Fitting Surgery we also cover:

  • how to identify common fit issues
  • full abdomen adjustments
  • shoulder width adjustments
  • full hip adjustments

How long is the class?

This class is 110 minutes long in total, split into short sections.

How long will I have access to this class?

If you buy this class outright then you’ll have access to it forever. If you subscribe to Stitch School then you’ll have access to the class for as long as your subscription is active.

Should I buy this class or subscribe to Stitch School?

If you’d like to have access to the over 200 online classes and tutorials that are available on Stitch School for only £15 per month then it’s more cost effective to subscribe.

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