Lesson 1Preparing Collar and Collar Stand: Interfacing Choice, Stay‑Stitching, Assembling Collar and Stand, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesKnow how to choose interfacing, steady curves, and put together a neat collar and stand. Practice stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching to get sharp tips and a smooth fold line that looks sharp.
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 2Constructing Front Placket and Button Placket: Construction Order, Interfacing, Edge‑Stitching for Crispness, Recommended Seam AllowancesLearn the right steps for making front and button plackets. This covers where to put interfacing, folding order, edge-stitching for clean lines, and keeping seam allowances even all along the placket for a tidy finish.
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. Weigh up blind hems against double-folded ones, pick fitting stitches and allowances, and master ironing and measuring for smooth, even edges 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 Sequence, Lockstitch Settings and Seam AllowancesBuild skills in fitting sleeves with a neat cap. Learn easing amounts, stay-stitching and temporary stitch order, pinning steps, lockstitch setups, and seam allowances that dodge bunches and pull lines for a perfect 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 Specifics and Use of Topstitch FootPolish your topstitching on collars, plackets, and hems. Choose needles, threads, and stitch lengths, use a topstitch or edge foot, and handle turns at corners for straight, parallel lines that enhance the garment.
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 neck edge. This includes easing, clipping, pinning plan, machine prep, and finishing the seam for a smooth, even collar join that sits just right.
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 out curves, and do last ironing and checks. Pick up clipping, trimming, and looking over steps for a pro finish ready for production or wear.
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 cuts for a collared garment, with straight grain layout, true seam allowances, and clear marks for notches, stay-stitch spots, and interfacing to make assembly easy 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 Alternatives, Edge Alignment, Pressing TechniquesBuild solid ways to sew and finish side seams. Compare overlock finishes with flat options, do exact edge matching, and use ironing tricks to avoid twists and extra thickness in your work.
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 JoiningGet good at shoulder seams with a lockstitch machine. Learn allowance picks, steadying ways, neckline stay-stitch order, ironing, and matching shoulder lengths and angles perfectly for balance.
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
