here — at last — is the 2.0 version of my very popular Sew A Hand-Stitched Shirt class! i know a lot of you have been waiting for it for a while now, and i am very excited to finally be bringing it to you for the very first time!
to register: please email me, cal@calpatch.com, to reserve your spot and arrange payment.
Sew a DELUXE Hand-Stitched Shirt (virtual)
8 two-hour sessions, over 16 weeks
March 29, April 12 + 26, May 10 + 24, June 7 + 21, and July 5 from 6-8pm EST, live via Zoom $350
Let’s take this hand-sewn shirt up a notch! This is the follow-up to my original simple Sew A Hand-Stitched Shirt class, in which we’ll sew a fancier version, like my blue denim one. This shirt can have a collar, placket (full or partial), 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 8 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).
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:
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
Lou Box Top https://www.sewdiy.com/shop/lou-box-top-pdf-pattern
Fen Top https://fancytigercrafts.com/products/fen-pdf-pattern
All Well Box Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/713038843/all-well-box-top-sewing-pattern-hacking
Maya Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/206020747/pdf-maya-dress-and-top-sewing-pattern
Shirt No. 1 https://shop.100actsofsewing.com/products/100-acts-of-sewing-shirt-no-1-sewing-pattern
Wiksten Shift Top/Dress (NOTE: please use simple version without gathered back seam. also note: this pattern has been discontinued, but you may already have it, or find a print copy at a sewing shop or on Etsy)
**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 machine-stitch a muslin/fit sample first to confirm size.
