*NEW* Make Your Own Shirt/Jacket

Taught by Cal Patch. Four 2-hour classes, $160

E-mail us to be notified when this class is scheduled again. Or, gather a group of friends and we can schedule one for you! Private lessons can also be arranged.

In this 4-week class, you will learn to draft a pattern for a woven button-down shirt, jacket or blouse, based on your very own measurements. Then you will cut it out and sew it up! New skills you will acquire are collars, cuffs and button plackets.  Once you’ve made your first, you’ll see how many possibilities there are are for all sorts of modifications. You might never buy another shirt again! Note: Students must have at least competent beginner sewing skills and be comfortable with their machine. Some homework will likely be necessary in order to complete the project.

Supplies:

(For pattern):

At least 4 sheets of 18 x 24″ paper, or a roll at least 12″ wide (newsprint or drawing paper)

Pencil, sharpener, eraser

See-through 18″ ruler

Tape measure

Scissors (for cutting paper)

Clear tape

(For project):

Sewing Machine

3 yards medium-weight cotton or other woven fabric (fabric can be purchased after 1st session when pattern is made to confirm yardage)

3 yards muslin (or inexpensive fabric similar to final project fabric)

Thread to match

Buttons (if desired)

1 package single-fold bias tape to match (1/2″ wide)

Basic sewing kit: scissors, pins & cushion, tape measure, seam ripper, tailor’s chalk

Note: At the first class you will only need the Patternmaking supplies. You do not need to bring your machine or the rest to the first class. For the remaining 3 classes, please bring all of your supplies, including your fabric scraps.