Lesson 1Getting Collar and Collar Stand Ready: Interfacing Pick, Stay-Stitching, Putting Collar and Stand Together, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesUnderstand how to pick interfacing, steady curves, and put together a crisp collar and stand. You go try stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching to get sharp points and smooth roll line that looks fine.
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: Build Order, Interfacing, Edge-Stitching for Crispness, Recommended Seam AllowancesLearn the right order for building front and button plackets. This part covers interfacing place, folding steps, edge-stitching for crisp lines, and keeping even seam allowances along the whole placket length nicely.
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 for narrow hems on cloth bottoms and sleeves. Compare blind and double-turned hems, pick good stitches and allowances, and learn pressing and measuring ways for even, no-ripple results that stay straight.
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 4Putting in Set-In Sleeves: Easing Sleeve Cap, Stay-Stitching Armhole, Basting, Pinning Order, Lockstitch Settings and Seam AllowancesGet sure in putting in sleeves with smooth cap. You go learn easing amounts, stay-stitching and basting order, pinning steps, lockstitch settings, and seam allowances that stop puckers and drag lines for good fit.
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 FootMake topstitching better on collars, plackets, and hems. You go pick needles, threads, and stitch lengths, use topstitch or edge-stitch foot, and control turning at corners for clean, parallel lines that look sharp.
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 how to attach the ready collar and stand to the neckline. This part covers easing, clipping, pinning plan, machine setup, and seam finishing for smooth, balanced collar seam that sits right on the cloth.
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 Putting Together: Attaching Facings or Lining if There, Clipping Curves, Trimming Allowances, Final Pressing and Quality ChecksFinish the cloth with facings or lining, make curves better, and do final pressing and quality checks. You go learn clipping, trimming, and looking steps that give professional, ready-to-make finish without issues.
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 PlaceLearn how to plan cutting for collared cloth, like grain-right layout, exact seam allowances, and clear marking of notches, stay-stitch lines, and interfacing spots to make sure smooth putting together and same sizes.
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 Choices, Edge Line-Up, Pressing WaysBuild sure ways for sewing and finishing side seams. You go compare overlocked seams and flat choices, try exact edge line-up, and use pressing ways that stop twisting and extra bulk for clean sides.
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, Recommended Seam Allowance, Stay-Stitching the Neckline Before JoiningMaster shoulder seam building using lockstitch machine. You go learn seam allowance picks, steady ways, neckline stay-stitching order, pressing steps, and how to keep shoulder lengths and angles matched perfect.
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
