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 build a sharp collar and stand. You will try stay‑stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching to get neat points and a smooth roll line in local tailoring.
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 order for making front and button plackets. This part covers interfacing spot, folding steps, edge‑stitching for sharp lines, and keeping even seam allowances along the whole placket length.
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 garment bottoms and sleeves. Compare blind and double‑turned hems, pick right stitches and allowances, and learn pressing and measuring for even, no-ripple results.
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 skill in setting in sleeves with a smooth cap. You will learn easing amounts, stay‑stitching and basting order, pinning steps, lockstitch setups, and seam allowances that avoid 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 FootImprove topstitching on collars, plackets, and hems. You will choose needles, threads, and stitch lengths, use a topstitch or edge‑stitch foot, and handle turns 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 SeamLearn how to fix the ready collar and stand to the neckline. This part covers easing, clipping, pinning plan, machine setup, and seam finishing for a smooth, balanced 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, refine curves, and do final pressing and quality checks. You will learn clipping, trimming, and check steps that give a pro, ready-for-production 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 how to plan cutting for a collared garment, including grain‑perfect layout, exact seam allowances, and clear marking of notches, stay‑stitch lines, and interfacing spots to ensure smooth assembly and steady 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 Alternatives, Edge Alignment, Pressing TechniquesBuild sure ways for sewing and finishing side seams. You will compare overlocked seams and flat choices, try exact edge matching, and use pressing methods that stop twisting and 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, Recommended Seam Allowance, Stay‑Stitching the Neckline Before JoiningMaster shoulder seam building using a lockstitch machine. You will learn seam allowance picks, steadying ways, neckline stay‑stitching order, pressing steps, and how to keep shoulder lengths and angles perfectly matched.
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
