suddenly it’s SPRING and that means it must be time for another DELUXE Hand Sew A Shirt class, Popover Edition! this is the six-session (every-other week for 10 weeks) virtual class in which we stitch up a lovely shirt together, with all the bells and whistles! it’s sort of a mashup of HACK CLUB and my simple hand-sewn shirt class. i love making these shirts, and i bet you will too.
to register (or if you have a question), email me at cal@calpatch.com. class begins SOON (4/2) so reserve your spot now!
DELUXE Hand Sew A Shirt: Popover Edition (virtual)
6 two-hour sessions, over 10 weeks — $320
Wednesdays 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, and 6/11 from 5:30-7:30pm* EST, live via Zoom
*Note: time could change to 6-8pm EST if better for most enrolled. please let me know upon registration if you have a preference!
Let’s take this hand-sewn shirt up a notch! This is the follow-up to my original simple Hand Sew A Shirt class, in which we’ll sew a fancier version, like my blue denim one shown above. This shirt can have a collar, partial placket**, sleeves, cuffs, yoke, pleat or gathering, pockets, a shaped hem and/or side slits. All elements are optional, and you can pick and choose, to design your own custom shirt! We’ll do a little pattern hacking at the first session to work it all out, and then you can cut your pieces for the next session. Class will take place in 6 two-hour segments via Zoom, two weeks apart.
We will work with a base pattern (see supply list for options) for a simple, boxy top and create pattern pieces for the added elements, then sew our seams and details, including hand-stitched buttonholes. The list of pattern options below are all pretty similar, but do have slight variations in details, so look closely as you may be able to minimize your drafting (if that is appealing).
**Note: For this session, everyone will do a partial or “popover” placket like the one shown. I found that the order of operations is so different for a full placket that it complicated teaching the class. i hope to offer this class again in the Fall and we’ll do a full placket then!
Sessions will be recorded and available for at least 30 days from each class date.
Prerequisite for this class is that you’ve either taken my basic SAHSS class, or have a working knowledge of hand-sewing, including some basic stitches and seam/edge finishes.
Supplies needed:
Pattern for simple top (see list below)***
Fabric: light-to-medium weight woven cotton, linen or blend. Quantity as indicated for your size**** on pattern (consider your mods though and round up), but 2-3 yards is probably sufficient for most, depending on desired length and sleeve length.
All-purpose thread, can be contrast (to see your stitches) or matching AND/OR size 8 Perle Cotton or topstitching thread, if you’d like your stitches to be more prominent
Buttons, if you want a button placket
Interfacing (either woven cotton interfacing, or you can use scraps of self-fabric)
Hand-sewing needles in a few sizes, or your favorite size
Pins
Scissors
Marking tool (chalk, wax or pencil) and ruler
Optional: Thimble
***Please use one of the following patterns, or similar:
Boxy Tee/Drapy Tunic: drafted in a previous class with Cal, or from her online video class, or tutorial found on her website (NOTE: please just do the simple version without the seam and pocket): https://calpatch.com
Agustina Boxy Top https://fabrics-store.com/sewing-patterns/agustina-boxy-top-pattern-type-pdf
Lou Box Top https://www.sewdiy.com/shop/lou-box-top-pdf-pattern
All Well Box Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/713038843/all-well-box-top-sewing-pattern-hacking
Shirt No. 1 https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-sewing-pattern
Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress Pattern https://closetcorepatterns.com/products/kalle-shirt-shirtdress-pattern?variant=39419168653446 (NOTE: this is a good one if you don’t want to do all the drafting of the add-ons!)
Fen Top (NOTE: this pattern has been discontinued, but you may already have it, or find a print copy at a sewing shop or on Etsy/Ebay etc.)
Wiksten Shift Top/Dress (NOTE: this pattern has been discontinued, but you may already have it, or find a print copy at a sewing shop or on Etsy/Ebay etc.)
****These are loose-fitting tops, so you should be fine to choose the size called for according to your measurements. But if you are very concerned about a perfect fit, you may wish to
