Shirt Masterclass Workshop
Schedule
Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
The Sewing Institute | Lytham St Annes, EN
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Dates & Times: 10-2pm Wednesdays 6th, 13th & 20th MayLocation: YMCA Lytham, Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HB
Cost: £150-159.50
Includes:
TATB Frida Shirt pattern (please see options) RRP £19.50
up to 2.5m of fabric with a budget of up to £20
(Please note you will need to bring/buy 0.5m interfacing & Matching thread)
(you may wish to bring/buy calico or cheap fabric for samples or toile)
Course content:
This course is specifically designed to take your dressmaking skills to a more confident & professional level. During the 3 weeks you can opt to either build a folder of samples with self written instructions- this can become your sewing reference guide (or sewing bible) for future sewing projects & can be built upon for months/years to come. Work on a 'toile' (practice garment) or make a finished garment.
Throughout the course we will cover; laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric, pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches, seams finishes, button stands, collars, yokes, sleeve plackets, setting in sleeves, hems & button holes/poppers
Week One:
Measuring & sizings
Cross referencing finished garment measurements
Selecting a size
Adding/shortening pattern pieces
Grading between sizes
laying out pattern pieces, grainline, bias of fabric, pattern markings, transferring pattern markings & notches,
Patch pockets
Week Two:
Button Stand
Attaching a yoke- the burrito method
Stand collar
Week Three:
Setting in sleeves
Sleeve plackets & pleats
Button holes
Who is this suitable for: Over 16's- Confident beginner- This workshop requires you to have existing dressmaking knowledge.
The timings of this workshop should enable you to leave with a finished product but each person will work at a different pace so please be aware you may have tasks to complete at home to finish your garment.
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Where is it happening?
The Sewing Institute, Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road,Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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