Lesson 1Preparing Collar and Collar Stand: Interfacing Choice, Stay-Stitching, Assembling Collar and Stand, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesLearn to choose interfacing, steady curves, and put together a neat collar and stand. You will do stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching to get sharp ends and a smooth fold line that looks good.
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 to build front and button plackets. This part covers where to put interfacing, folding steps, edge-stitching for sharp lines, and keeping even seam extra along the whole placket for best results.
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 shirt bottoms and sleeves. Compare hidden and double-fold hems, pick right stitches and extras, and learn ironing and measuring to get even finishes without ripples or waves.
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 fitting sleeves with smooth tops. You will learn easing amounts, stay-stitching and temporary stitch order, pinning steps, lockstitch setups, and seam extras that stop puckers and pull lines in the fabric.
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 foot, and handle turns at corners for clean, straight lines that match up well.
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 part covers easing, clipping, pinning plans, machine prep, and finishing seams for a smooth, even collar join that sits 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 shirt with facings or lining, smooth curves, and do last ironing and checks. You will learn clipping, trimming, and looking over steps for a pro, ready-to-make finish that meets standards.
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 shirt, with straight grain layout, exact seam extras, and clear marks for cuts, 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 Alternatives, Edge Alignment, Pressing TechniquesBuild sure ways for sewing and finishing side seams. You will compare overlock finishes and flat options, do exact edge matching, and use ironing tricks to stop twisting and extra thickness in seams.
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 making shoulder seams with a lockstitch machine. You will learn choices for seam extras, steadying ways, neckline stay-stitch order, ironing steps, and keeping shoulder lengths and angles matched 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
