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Intermediate Make a Simple Shirt

Level:IntermediateMaterials included:Some

Price: £175

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

This course is good for those with an interest in making shirts who want to practice by starting with a very simple style. This is also a good option for men who have learnt to sew and want to make their first garment.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

How to use a home dressmaking pattern
How to lay, mark and pin the pattern to fabric and cut out.
Sewing seams
Making darts [ women’s shirt]
Attaching a one- piece collar
Attaching a sleeve
Making buttonholes
You will them hem, press and finish your shirt ready to wear.

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HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO I ALREADY NEED?

This workshop is for those who already have basic sewing skills or have completed one of our Learn to Sew classes and made at least one other garment. It a good first garment for beginners to practice their skills.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

We provide the pattern and buttons; you will need to bring 2m 10cm of a suitable fabric. We will send you more fabric details and a list of suppliers when you book.

WHAT CLASS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AFTER THIS ONE?

You could progress to our Make a Classic Shirt where you will learn how make all the elements of a classic man’s or women’s long sleeved shirt with a cuff and a 2-piece collar. If you also want to design and make your own shirts rather we have a Pattern Cutting for Shirts course.

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS CLASS

“We had a great day yesterday for the basic shirt making, the teacher was very good and proactive, and thanks for staying a bit longer for us to finish our first shirt…. I will recommend it to friends to take the course. I would now like to do the evening for Shirt Making Skills.“
Harry A. Molina

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1 Day Intensive Learn to Sew

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How to Use a Sewing Machine

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Beginner’s Clothing Alterations – How to Alter Clothes to Fit

Beginner’s Complete Home Dressmaking

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Beginner’s Make a Simple Skirt

Beginner’s Make a Simple Top

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1 Week Intensive – Stage 1 – Learn To Sew

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Stage 1- Learn to Sew

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Professional Pattern Cutting for Tops and Dresses

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4 Day Intensive Pattern Cutting for Shirts and Trousers

1 Week Intensive Pattern Cutting for Skirts Tops Dresses

INTENSIVES – Pattern Cutting and Making for Jackets (1 Week Intensive)

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Professional Pattern Cutting for Shirts

Professional Pattern Cutting for Skirts

Pattern Cutting for Tops, Dresses and the Sleeve

Professional Pattern Cutting for Trousers

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STAGE 2 – TOPS, DRESSES, SLEEVES – Part 2 – Pattern Cutting Techniques and Pattern Drafting for the Bodice, Dresses and Sleeves

STAGE 3 – TROUSERS – Part 2 – Pattern Cutting Techniques and Pattern Drafting for Trousers

STAGE 3 – TROUSERS – Part 3 – Trouser Making Skills

STAGE 4 – SHIRTS – Part 2 – Pattern Cutting Techniques and Pattern Drafting for Shirts

STAGE 4 – SHIRTS – Part 3 – Shirt Making Skills

STAGE 5 - JACKETS - Part 2 – Pattern Cutting Techniques and Pattern Drafting for Jackets

STAGE 5 - JACKETS - Part 3 – Jackets Making Skills

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Beginner’s 1 Day Introduction to Fashion Drawing

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Fashion Portfolio Surgery

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Fashion Design

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Beginner

Beginner’s 1 Day Introduction to Fashion Design

Beginner’s Fashion Design Evening

Design a Fashion Collection for a Target Customer

Using Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design Stage 1

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Kathmandu

Event Organizer

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Susan Backhouse

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