Button-Up Shirt

Creating a button-up shirt demands substantial technical skill, which is why this entire class is dedicated to mastering this essential garment construction project. You'll strengthen your sewing abilities and refine your technique while producing a professional, wearable piece of clothing that you'll be proud to wear.

This course follows a commercial sewing pattern to construct a button-up shirt, with both men's and women's sizing options available. Throughout the class, you'll master advanced techniques including proper sleeve setting, collar construction, cuff attachment, and placket creation. As you progress toward completing your garment, you'll learn hand-sewing methods for attaching buttons securely and creating neat, functional buttonholes. The course concludes with guidance on tailoring your finished shirt for a custom fit. This comprehensive class covers nearly every important skill in garment construction.

Prerequisites: You should have completed Sewing 101 or possess equivalent sewing experience before enrolling.

What you'll need:

• One commercial sewing pattern is provided with the course
• Fabric, buttons, and other notions must be supplied by the student. These can be brought to class or purchased at our studio if preferred.