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We will cover things like:
🪡Working with a pattern
🪡Clean Finishing Techniques
🪡Shirt collar & collar stand
🪡Folded button placket
🪡Tower sleeve placket + shirt cuff
🪡Burrito method for yoke
🪡Turned and pressed hems
🪡Topstitching
Prerequisites:
🤸♀️ This class is considered intermediate and requires recent sewing machine experience — this is not a learn-to-sew class. It will also be helpful if you’ve worked with a commercial pattern recently but is not required although you may find this class extra challenging. Learn more about prerecs and if this is the right class for you.- reach out I’d love to chat this over with you!
👉Note: This class is for adults. If you're interested in classes for kids or teens, email me to inquire!
What is Included:
🛠️ Use of sewing machines, sergers and basic studio tools
⏰ 14-15 hours for guided workshop time.
💃 Live demo and instructions and demonstrations
👉Note: This does not include materials or pattern. Materials can be purchased separately or brought from home .
What do you need to bring?
The amount of materials you will need will depend on your size. Find this info on the chart below.
✅ Printed version of the pattern. If you print at home, pieces must be taped together prior to class. Alternatively, you can opt to have the pattern provided by Home Ec, and it will be waiting for you in the studio for class. Simply add on at checkout.
✅ 100% cotton or linen woven shirting fabric (mid/lightweight)
For a crisp, classic shirt, choose structured wovens like poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, and dobby and twill shirtings.
For a softer effect, choose voile or flannel.
NO STRETCH, NO SYNTHETICS
NO HORIZONTAL STRIPES OR PLAIDS - save the challenge of lining up prints for the second time you make it
It will be helpful to use a fabric with an obvious right side(front) and wrong side (back)
✅ ½ yard fusible interfacing
Light to midweight woven interfacing for a softer effect.
Crisp, non-woven interfacing for sturdier cuffs and collars.
✅ 100% polyester thread in matching color
✅ Shirt buttons, 13–15 mm wide
👉 Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project, or they forget them, students may be able to purchase fabric and trim at the time of class.
📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd st #315
Long Island City, NY
11101
Have some general workshop related questions?! Check out the [FAQs].
📸 Photos and some class information is provided by Closet Core
