Dates and Times

Day – Saturday

Date – Saturday 25th October

Time – 10.30 – 5.30 pm

Venue – St Michael’s Road Community Centre Hitchin SG4 0QA

Description

Over the duration of this course, you will embark on a journey of skill development and creative expression. Expect a supportive and inspiring learning environment where you’ll be guided step-by-step through each stage of shirt construction. We’ll demystify techniques that often seem daunting, breaking them down into manageable and achievable steps. You’ll gain confidence in working with woven fabrics, mastering techniques like precise cutting, accurate seam allowances, and intricate finishing touches. Be prepared to dedicate time both in and outside of class to achieve the best results, as practice and attention to detail are key to mastering this classic garment. By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a beautifully finished, custom-made button-up shirt, but also a comprehensive set of transferable skills for future sewing projects

What skills will I learn?

These comprehensive workshops have been thoughtfully structured to provide you with all the knowledge and practical experience needed to create a stunning button-up shirt. Here’s what’s included:

Expert-Led Instruction: Benefit from personalised guidance and demonstrations from an experienced sewing instructor.
Pattern Interpretation & Preparation: Learn how to accurately read and interpret a professional shirt pattern, including understanding sizing, notions, and layout.
Fabric Selection & Preparation: Discover the best woven fabrics for button-up shirts and learn essential pre-treatment techniques.
Precision Cutting & Marking: Master accurate cutting methods and effective marking techniques for flawless garment pieces.
Collar Construction Mastery: Demystify the art of creating a crisp, perfectly shaped collar and collar stand using the burrito method
Sleeve & Cuff Techniques: Learn how to set sleeves smoothly and construct professional cuffs with plackets.
Placket Perfection: Conquer the challenge of perfectly straight and even button plackets.
Buttonholes & Button Application: Gain confidence in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing buttonholes and attaching buttons securely.
Professional Finishing Touches: Explore various finishing techniques, including clean seams, topstitching, and hemming for a polished result.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Learn common challenges and effective solutions in garment construction.
Detailed Handouts & Resources: Receive comprehensive notes and recommended resources to support your learning journey beyond the classroom.

What’s included in the price of the course?

The course includes

A pre course zoom meeting to discuss preparation of your shirt
Full day of tuition
Course handouts
Bottomless hot drinks throughout the day plus morning biscuits and afternoon cake
Inclusion in a WhatsApp group for support the duration of the course and afterward should you need us.
Ongoing membership of our community group – The Sewcial Society WhatsApp group

What Do I Need To Bring With Me To The Course

You will need to bring

Your sewing machine plus instruction manual and extension cable.
You will need a full tool kit (You will be given a list of what to bring)
Your pattern and pattern pieces and fabric cut out and ready to go
Your own packed lunch and water bottle plus mug for hot drinks

What else do I need to know?

This course is designed for students who feel comfortable at their sewing machine and have made a number of garments already.
This is part 1 of the course. There will be a follow up date to finish your shirt as it will not be possible to complete in one day. There will be an additional cost for part 2.
We will meet for a pre course introduction lesson to discuss preparation of your pattern and fabric. This will be on zoom.
You will receive a confirmation email upon booking please ensure you have given us your telephone number. You will be added to a course WhatsApp group before the start of the course
Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully before booking
Please read our FAQs and T’s & C’s before booking.
Should you need to contact us before your course please email [email protected]
Please note groups are kept small so early booking is advised. We reserve the right to cancel courses if there is insufficient numbers.