Lesson 1Preparing Collar and Collar Stand: Interfacing Pick, Stay-Stitching, Assembling Collar and Stand, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesLearn to choose interfacing, steady curves, and put together a sharp collar and stand. Practice stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching for neat points and a smooth roll line.
Choosing weight and type of interfacingCutting and fusing collar piecesStay‑stitching collar and stand curvesSewing collar outer and inner layersTrimming, grading, and clipping cornersUnderstitching and shaping collar rollLesson 2Building Front Placket and Button Placket: Order of Construction, Interfacing, Edge-Stitching for Sharpness, Suggested Seam AllowancesLearn the right order for making front and button plackets. This part covers where to put interfacing, folding steps, edge-stitching for sharp lines, and keeping even seam allowances along the whole placket.
Marking placket fold and stitch linesApplying interfacing to placket areasFolding and pressing placket turnsStitching inner and outer placket seamsEdge‑stitching for sharp placket edgesChecking placket width and alignmentLesson 3Hemming Narrow Hems for Bottom and Sleeves: Blind Narrow Hem vs Double Turned Narrow Hem, Stitch Types and Seam AllowancesLook at ways to do narrow hems on garment bottoms and sleeves. Compare blind and double-turned hems, pick fitting stitches and allowances, and learn pressing and measuring for even, smooth results without ripples.
Choosing hem depth and allowancePressing narrow double‑turned hemsBlind hem technique for shirt bottomsSelecting stitch type and lengthManaging curves and side seam joinsFinal pressing for flat, smooth hemsLesson 4Setting in Set-In Sleeves: Easing Sleeve Cap, Stay-Stitching Armhole, Basting, Pinning Order, Lockstitch Settings and Seam AllowancesBuild skill in setting in sleeves with a smooth cap. Learn easing amounts, stay-stitching and basting order, pinning steps, lockstitch settings, and seam allowances that stop puckers and drag lines.
Stay‑stitching armhole and sleeve capDistributing sleeve cap ease evenlyBasting sleeve cap before final stitchPinning sequence: seams and notchesLockstitch settings and seam allowancePressing sleeve head for smooth capLesson 5Topstitching Key Areas: Collar Edge, Placket Edges, Hem and Sleeve Hems; Needle/Thread/Stitch Length Details and Use of Topstitch FootImprove topstitching on collars, plackets, and hems. Choose needles, threads, and stitch lengths, use a topstitch or edge-stitch foot, and handle turns at corners for clean, straight lines.
Choosing topstitch needle and threadSetting stitch length for topstitchingUsing edge‑stitch or topstitch feetTopstitching collar and stand edgesTopstitching plackets and front edgesGuiding hems and sleeve hems evenlyLesson 6Attaching Collar to Neckline: Easing, Clipping, Pinning Pattern, Machine Choices, Seam Finishing at Collar SeamLearn to fix the ready collar and stand to the neckline. This part covers easing, clipping, pinning plan, machine prep, and seam finishing for a smooth, even collar seam.
Marking neckline and stand match pointsEasing neckline and stand without tucksPinning sequence from center outwardsSewing collar seam on lockstitchClipping and grading neckline seamFinishing and pressing collar junctionLesson 7Final Assembly: Attaching Facings or Lining if Present, Clipping Curves, Trimming Allowances, Final Pressing and Quality ChecksFinish the garment with facings or lining, smooth curves, and do final pressing and quality checks. Learn clipping, trimming, and looking over steps for a pro, ready-to-produce finish.
Attaching front and neckline facingsJoining and securing lining if usedClipping curves and trimming bulkFinal pressing order and toolsChecking symmetry and measurementsInspecting stitches, seams, and edgesLesson 8Cutting and Marking: Layout, Seam Allowances, Notches, Stay-Stitch Lines and Interfacing PlacementLearn to plan cutting for a collared garment, with grain-right layout, exact seam allowances, and clear marks for notches, stay-stitch lines, and interfacing spots to make assembly smooth and sizes consistent.
Fabric grain and layout planningAdding and checking seam allowancesTransferring notches and balance marksMarking stay‑stitch and fold linesPositioning and marking interfacingCutting pairs and mirrored piecesLesson 9Sewing and Finishing Side Seams: Overlock Seam Finish, Flat-Seam Options, Edge Alignment, Pressing TechniquesBuild solid ways for sewing and finishing side seams. Compare overlocked seams and flat choices, practice exact edge matching, and use pressing tricks that avoid twisting and extra bulk.
Aligning side seams and matching notchesChoosing overlock or alternative finishSewing side seams with even allowanceOverlocking raw edges without stretchingPressing seams toward back or openChecking side seam hang and symmetryLesson 10Joining Shoulder Seams: Machine (Lockstitch), Stitch Type, Suggested Seam Allowance, Stay-Stitching the Neckline Before JoiningMaster shoulder seam making with a lockstitch machine. Learn seam allowance picks, steadying methods, neckline stay-stitching order, pressing steps, and matching shoulder lengths and angles perfectly.
Stay‑stitching neckline before joiningAligning shoulder notches and edgesChoosing seam allowance and stitch lengthSewing shoulders on lockstitch machinePressing seams open or toward backReinforcing sloped or bias shoulders
