Lesson 1Ready Collar and Collar Stand: Interfacing Pick, Stay-Stitching, Building Collar and Stand, Understitching and Trimming AllowancesKnow how to choose interfacing, steady curves, and build a neat collar and stand. You will try stay-stitching, layering, trimming, and understitching to get sharp tips and a smooth fold line.
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 Sharpness, Suggested Seam AllowancesLearn the right order for making front and button plackets. This part covers interfacing spots, folding steps, edge-stitching for crisp lines, and keeping even seam allowances over the whole placket.
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 3Making Narrow Hems for Base and Sleeves: Blind Narrow Hem vs Double Folded Narrow Hem, Stitch Types and Seam AllowancesLook at ways for narrow hems on outfit bases and sleeves. Compare blind and double-folded hems, pick fitting stitches and allowances, and learn ironing and measuring for even, smooth results 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 4Fitting Fitted Sleeves: Easing Sleeve Top, Stay-Stitching Armhole, Basting, Pinning Order, Lockstitch Settings and Seam AllowancesBuild skill in fitting sleeves with a smooth top. You will learn easing amounts, stay-stitching and basting steps, pinning order, lockstitch settings, and seam allowances that skip bunches and pull 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 Main Spots: Collar Edge, Placket Edges, Base Hem and Sleeve Hems; Needle/Thread/Stitch Length Details and Topstitch Foot UsePolish 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 neat, 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 6Fitting Collar to Neckline: Easing, Clipping, Pinning Plan, Machine Picks, Seam Finishing at Collar JoinLearn to fit the ready collar and stand to the neckline. This part covers easing, clipping, pinning plans, 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 7Last Assembly: Fitting Facings or Lining if There, Clipping Curves, Trimming Allowances, Final Ironing and Quality ChecksFinish the outfit with facings or lining, smooth curves, and do final ironing and quality checks. You will learn clipping, trimming, and review steps for a pro, ready-to-make 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 SpotsLearn to plan cutting for a collared outfit, including straight-grain layout, exact seam allowances, and clear marking of notches, stay-stitch lines, and interfacing zones for easy 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 Joins: Overlock Seam Finish, Flat-Seam Options, Edge Matching, Ironing MethodsBuild solid ways for sewing and finishing side joins. You will compare overlocked joins and flat choices, practise exact edge matching, and use ironing methods that stop twisting and thickness.
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, Suggested Seam Allowance, Stay-Stitching Neckline Before JoiningMaster shoulder join building with a lockstitch machine. You will learn seam allowance options, steadying ways, neckline stay-stitching order, ironing steps, and matching shoulder 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
