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Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Class levels

Level 0 - No experience required!
Level 1 - You've taken intro to sewing OR you're comfortable setting up a sewing machine and using it to make a straight                       stitch and are ready for your next project
Level 2 - You've made a 1-3 small projects and want to learn garment and quilt making basics
Level 3 - You've made a handful of small - medium sized projects and are ready for a more complex project
Level 4 - You've made a few garments and are comfortable working with sewing patterns

Short-sleeve Button Up Shirt

5 week class. Level 4 - for the intermediate/advanced sewist!

Starts Feb 4, 2025
375 US dollars
Sincere Studio

6 spots left

Class Description

Level 4 - Students must be confident using a sewing machine and following a pattern. Students should have completed several projects and be ready to level up their skills. This class will include homework. This pattern is a classic button up with all the design details you want in an everyday shirt and interesting construction methods, including collar and collar stand, front button placket, and optional chest pocket. For this class we will be making the short sleeve version. The pattern is designed to be gender inclusive and has a boxy fit from chest to hip. We will discuss ways to fit the pattern to your body including lengthening/shortening and grading between sizes to achieve your desired fit. In this class students will learn: -How to assemble and sew a collar with collar stand -How to sew a box pleat -How to make a button placket -How to attach a yoke with the burrito method -How to set in sleeves Materials List (purchase and bring to class) -Pattern - Cameron button up shirt from Helen's Closet helensclosetpatterns.com/product/cameron-button-up/ -Fabric yardage according to the pattern -Notions according to the pattern -Matching thread (polyester) -(8) ⅜” - ½” buttons photo used with permission from Helen's Closet

Class Policies

-Class instruction starts no later than 5 minutes after the class start time. Participants who arrive later may miss instruction or demonstrations. -Sincere Studio will be sending out emails with important class information, including lists of materials students may need to bring to class. If you do not receive an email, please let us know! hello@sincerestudiopdx.org Sincere Studio's refund, rescheduling and cancellation policy 100% refund - cancellation or reschedule more than two weeks prior to class start or up to 24 hours after booking One time reschedule - reschedule less than two weeks but more than 48 hours prior to class start; Sincere Studio will only provide one reschedule per class booking. for cancellations or reschedule requests less than 48 hours - no refund or class credit To cancel or reschedule, please email us at hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

Upcoming Sessions

Contact Details

  • 2636 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA

    hello@sincerestudiopdx.org

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