Advanced Garment Making: Button Front Shirt or Jacket - 3 Weekly Sessions
Maximum Class Size: 6
Level 4 – For experienced garment makers looking to advance their skills
This course is aimed at confident stitchers who have experience working with commercial patterns and constructing garments. If you’re ready to build on your skills and tackle more intricate sewing techniques, this is a great next step.
Across three weekly sessions, you’ll work through the process of making a button-front shirt or jacket, focusing on precision, professional finishes, and advanced garment construction methods.
Techniques Covered:
- Two-piece sleeves/set-in sleeves
- Two-piece collar
- Cuffs with button opening
- Button stands and buttonholes
- Patch pockets
- Topstitching
- Finishing hems and seams
Pattern Options
Friday Pattern Co. - The Ilford Jacket
New Look 6724 - Relaxed Fit Shirt
Grainline Studio - Archer Shirt
Preparation:
To make the most of your learning time, we ask that you cut out your pattern and fabric before the first session. We’ll provide details ahead of the course. Your teacher may also set small homework tasks between sessions.
Materials:
Sewing patterns are included, but you’ll need to bring your own fabric. Machines, equipment, and sundry materials such as basic thread colours and interfacing are provided.
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store, with our team on hand to advise on fabric choices. (Valid up until the day of your class.)
What Next?
Check out other Garment Making Courses HERE.
If you’re ready for another challenge, why not try our Fly Front Trouser Course or explore working with stretch fabrics in our Introduction to Overlockers class.
Before you book, please take a moment to read our cancellation policy: Unfortunately our classes are non refundable. Due to our small class sizes it is also very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.