Summer Intensive: Intermediate & Advanced Sewing - Button Down Shirt

This class is for experienced sewists who want to learn the skills to make a cotton shirt.

We will be using the Rivi Shirt pattern from Chalk and Notch. This is a boxy style shirt with yoke details on the front and the back. This shirt uses stripes running in different directions but can also be made with a plain or print fabric.

The class will focus on the skills of sharp cuffs and collars, buttonholes and sewing on buttons with your machine, clean finishing internal seams, using French seams or an overlocker for a professional finish. Sleeve plackets and the “burrito method” for enclosing a double yoke will also feature.  (Overlockers will be available). 

Experience required– this class is designed for people who have already made simpler garments, are familiar and experienced with paper patterns and are confident in the use of their machine. Not suitable for beginners.

Notes on materials: 

• Please note materials, such as fabrics and digital patterns, are not included in the price. A list of essential and recommended materials will be shared ahead of the course commencing.
• A printed version of the pattern is included in the course cost and will be provided to you in class. This copy is of the shirt pattern only.
• For this class you will have to buy the PDF version of the shirt and store those files wherever you keep digital patterns. This version also includes a dress pattern.

Evelyn will be providing all pattern pieces printed on AO-size tissue paper.

About the Tutor

Evelyn has been sewing her own clothes for over 10 years.  She has always loved textile arts and is an avid embroiderer and sewist.  She has an extensive knowledge of garment making and fitting and is looking forward to sharing it with you. She teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for everyone, from those who are nervous to thread their sewing machine, to improvers who want to try new skills and adventurous details.

She welcomes all abilities and has a friendly, relaxed and adaptable teaching style.  These classes are open to all but please note that intermediate and advanced classes will require previous experience.