Shirt Alterations

Ashley Hough

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Overview and Supplies / Pattern Pieces

27:37

In this lesson you will get a brief overview of all the different tools and supplies needed to make a shirt. Some of these supplies include the pattern pieces, both measuring tapes and rulers, marking pens and pencils, and fusible interfacing. You will also learn about the different symbols and markings on the pattern pieces and what they mean.

Overview and Supplies / Pattern Pieces Q&A

16:24

Ashley Hough discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

Collars

44:10

In this lesson you will learn how to assembly the upper and under collar, including how to properly adhere the fusible interfacing and align the notches. You will also see how to make the dart in the front pattern piece, if desired, how to assemble the front and back pattern pieces, and see how to attach the collar to the stitched front and back.

Collars Q&A

18:59

Ashley Hough discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

Sleeves

32:34

In this lesson you will learn how to add a continuous lap to the lower edge of the shirt sleeve. This allows the sleeve to open more if you want to roll up the sleeve and finishes off the opening. You will also learn how to stitch the pleats along the lower edge and see two different ways to attach or insert the sleeve onto or into the rest of the assembled shirt.

Sleeves Q&A

10:18

Ashley Hough discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

Accents

16:29

In this lesson you will learn about some of the different accents you can add to your shirt, even after you have completed the shirt. Some of these accents include pockets, cuffs and center back darts. You will learn how to construct and add these accents as well as see some of the different alterations you can make to these accents.

Accents Q&A

17:06

Ashley Hough discusses the most recent lesson and answers member questions.

8 Lessons

3 hrs 4 mins

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Shirts are a part of everyone’s wardrobe, and whether you are sewing for a man or a woman, after this course you will be able to sew new shirts for everyone. Shirts are one of those sewing projects that look straight forward in terms of construction, but they allow you to learn and practice many different skills. Sewing a shirt allows you to practice cutting and sewing both straight and curved lines, sewing tight armscye curves, hemming a curved edge, sewing a buttonhole and using fusible interfacing – to name a few. After this class, you will be able to confidently tackle all of these techniques. In order to sew a shirt, you will need body measurements, pattern pieces and all the right tools. This course explains what measurements you will need to take and also goes through all of the tools and supplies needed to make the shirt. The course also comes with a basic shirt pattern in five sizes, ranging from extra-small to extra-large. The pattern can be used for both men and women, with just a few alterations made to the pattern. In this course you will not only learn step-by-step how to make the shirt pattern provided, but also learn how to make other shirts in the future by learning how to read a pattern. There are many common markings and symbols on patterns that are universal, and once you understand what they mean, you will know how to use them on all future patterns.

Ashley Hough

Ashley has sewn for years. Her mother taught her at a very young age. When first starting out, she stuck to mastering commercial patterns before venturing into creating her own. Her patterns have been featured in Sew News, Sew It All, and she has even been on Sew It All TV. Quilting is somewhat new to Ashley, but she dove in head first – coming up with an original design for her first quilt that included curved seams and hand appliqué! She was even lucky enough to have it featured in one of Quilty’s "This is My Quilt" episodes. Ashley loves all things crafty, from sewing to knitting, crochet to quilting, and everything in between. When she isn’t working on a new project or learning a different technique she loves teaching her passion to others.

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