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Learn how to sew a men's shirt in this free sewing project. Our expert seamstress will give tips on using patterns, adding buttons, how to thread a sewing machine, & other sewing instructions.
There are 60 videos in this series:
An expert seamstress gives tips on using patterns, adding buttons, how to thread a sewing machine, and other sewing instructions in this free sewing video.
Advanced Sewing Tools: Learn how to sew a men's shirt in this free sewing project. Our expert seamstress will give tips on using patterns, adding buttons, how to thread a sewing machine, & other sewing instructions.
Pattern Envelope Information: an expert seamstress gives tips on information you'll find on the envelope of your sewing pattern in this free sewing video.
Pattern Considerations: an expert seamstress talks about patterns when sewing in this free sewing video.
Choosing Fabrics for a Pattern: An expert seamstress talks about fabric choices for sewing in this free sewing video.
Preparing the Fabric: an expert seamstress talks about how to prepare your fabric for sewing in this free sewing video.
Inside the Pattern Envelope: an expert seamstress talks about what you can expect to find in a pattern envelope in this free sewing video.
Pattern Pieces: an expert seamstress talks about the different pattern pieces for making a shirt in this free sewing video.
Part 1: How to Lay Out the Pattern: Learn how to sew a men's shirt in this free sewing project. Our expert seamstress will give tips on using patterns, adding buttons, how to thread a sewing machine, & other sewing instructions.
Part 2 - How to Lay Out the Pattern: Learn how to sew a men's shirt in this free sewing project. Our expert seamstress will give tips on using patterns, adding buttons, how to thread a sewing machine, & other sewing instructions.
Positioning a Pattern: how to lay a pattern straight on the grain and more from an expert seamstress in this free sewing video.
Fitting Oversized Pattern Pieces to Fabric: an expert seamstress shows how to make sure oversize pattern pieces fit efficiently on your fabric in this free sewing video.
Cutting Out the Pattern & Fabric: an expert seamstress shares tips for cutting out your pattern and fabric for a sewing project in this free sewing video.
Cutting Curves: an expert seamstress shows how to properly cut curves in a sewing project in this free sewing video.
Cutting Interfacing: an expert seamstress shows how to cut interfacing for a sewing project in this free sewing video.
Choosing the Right Thread: an expert seamstress shows how to choose the right thread for your sewing project in this free sewing video.
How to Mark Your Fabric: an expert seamstress shows how to properly mark your fabric in this free sewing video.
Winding the bobbin: an expert seamstress shows how to properly wind a bobbin in this free sewing video.
How to Thread a Sewing Machine: an expert seamstress shows how to properly thread a sewing machine in this free sewing video.
Staystitching: an expert seamstress shows how to staystitch your sewing project in this free sewing video.
How to Prepare a Patch Pocket: an expert seamstress shows how to properly prepare a patch pocket for application to a sewing project in this free sewing video.
Sewing On a Patch Pocket: an expert seamstress shows how to properly sew a patch pocket in this free sewing video.
Putting Interfacing in a Shirt Placket: an expert seamstress shows how to properly sew interfacing into a shirt pocket in this free sewing video.
How to Sew a Shirt Placket onto a Garment: an expert seamstress shows how to properly sew a shirt placket in this free sewing video.
Topstitching Down a Placket: an expert seamstress shows how to properly topstitch down a placket in this free sewing video.
Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill: it is the backbone of the textile industry; it comes in handy for clothing repair; fashion and design find it indispensable; and homemade clothing wouldn’t exist without it. Whether you use a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.
In this free, step-by-step sewing project video series, learn how to make a men’s shirt from scratch. Our expert seamstress will guide you from pattern to finished product with detailed tips and techniques along the way. In sixty individual steps, learn how to choose and cut your fabric, lay out your garment pattern, sew perfect seams, attach collar, cuffs, and sleeves to the shirt placket, and more. Also get important sewing techniques like topstitching and staystitching. This project may take some effort and planning, but it’s worth it to see the finished product: a garment you made on your very own…stitched together with a few bits of cloth, thread, and inspiration.
Stephany Jess Stephany Jess has been sewing since the age of ten. She creates custom wedding veils and does special occasion sewing, such as bridesmaids dresses. She is a member of the American Sewing Guild. In addition to her love of sewing, she quilts, knits, crochets, and does counted cross stitch. She currently works as an elementary special education teacher.dkdk
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