Lesson 1Preparing Collar and Collar Stand: Interfacing Choice, Stay-Stitching, Assembling Collar and Stand, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesPick interfacing, stabilise curves, and build a sharp collar and stand. Practice stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching for crisp points and a smooth roll line every time.
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 AllowancesBuild front and button plackets in the right order with interfacing, folding, edge-stitching for sharp lines, and even allowances along the full length for a neat 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 AllowancesTackle narrow hems on bottoms and sleeves with blind or double-turned methods. Pick stitches and allowances, plus pressing/measuring tricks for even, ripple-free edges.
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 AllowancesSet in sleeves with a smooth cap using easing ratios, stay-stitching, basting, pinning order, lockstitch settings, and allowances to dodge 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 Specifics and Use of Topstitch FootPerfect topstitching on collars, plackets, and hems with right needles, threads, lengths, and topstitch feet. Handle pivots at corners for clean, parallel 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 SeamAttach the collar and stand to the neckline with easing, clipping, pinning, machine setup, and seam finishing for a smooth, even collar join.
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, curve clipping, trimming, pressing, and checks. These steps ensure a pro, ready-to-produce look.
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 PlacementPlan cutting for collared garments with spot-on grain layout, seam allowances, notch marking, stay-stitch lines, and interfacing spots for easy assembly and true sizing.
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 TechniquesSew and finish side seams reliably with overlock or flat options, edge matching, and pressing to avoid twists and bulk buildup.
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 JoiningJoin shoulders with lockstitch, right stitches, allowances, neckline stay-stitching, and pressing to match 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
