at last! many of you have contacted me, and finally here are the full details for the Fall session of Deluxe Hand-Sewn Shirt.
this virtual class will take place over six sessions, every-other week for 10 weeks, starting Wednesday, September 25. note that i consider this an Intermediate class, so ideally you have some hand-sewing skills already, or even have taken my Hand Sew A Shirt video or in-person class. get in touch if you are unsure about your skill level.
to register (or if you have a question), email me at cal@calpatch.com
DELUXE Hand Sew A Shirt (virtual)
6 two-hour sessions, over 10 weeks
Wednesdays 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20 and 12/4 from 5:30-7:30pm* EST, live via Zoom $280
*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, full button 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 at our first class session, 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 full button placket like the one shown here (the brown/white gingham shirt). I found that the order of operations is so different for a partial vs. full placket that it complicated teaching the class. i hope to offer this class again in the Spring and we’ll do a partial (i.e. “popover”) 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 Hand Sew A Shirt 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, probably about 1/2″
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 live class with Cal, or from her on-demand video class Sew A Boxy Tee, 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
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.
