The Dress Shirt is a versatile dress inspired by a classic men’s shirt. This dress is relaxed and cut to be loose, making it great for layering in fall/winter or on it's own throughout spring/summer. This pattern features a yoke and 2 unique sleeve options.
When making this Dress Shirt, you’ll learn to work with a commercial sewing pattern to find your perfect size. This dress is great for showing off your favourite fabric, with cute sleeves and a front yolk with accent topstitching.
Throughout the lesson, class participants will learn how to sew set in sleeves, make gathers, work with curves, sew a lined yolk, make box pleats, plus so much more!
Age: Adult
Time: 8.25 hours, 3 sessions
Skill Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: 101 Sewing Machine Tote Bag or Throw Pillow, plus at least two or three level 200 or 300, or equivalent experience
Skills Learned:
- using a commercial sewing pattern
- finding the correct pattern size based on measurements
- sewing sleeves
- working with gathers
- sewing box pleats
- hemming
To join one of our classes, please call us at 604-879-3031 to place your deposit and reserve your spot! Our classes sell out quickly and we accept registration over the phone with a credit card, or stop by our shop to pay in person.
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Wearing a mask is encouraged during a class. If you do not currently have a mask, or forget one, free disposable masks are available at Spool of Thread.
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