Iconic wardrobe staple, and the perfect project to take you from a confident beginner to intermediate sewing maven! Polished and classic shirting details.
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Iconic wardrobe staple, and the perfect project to take you from a confident beginner to intermediate sewing maven! Polished and classic shirting details.
We will be using the Jenna Button-up Shirt pattern from Closet Core Patterns. Sizes run from XXS–4XL and include 3 style options: full length, cropped, or a dress version. In class we will only be doing this as a top, so you get to choose your length and can save the dress version for home.
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Prerequisites:
This class requires recent sewing machine experience — this is not a learn-to-sew class. It will also be helpful if you’ve worked with a commercial pattern recently but is not required.
Students who have taken classes & private lessons with me tend to be the most prepared. My teaching style builds the strong foundation for all other classes. That said, if you feel confident, you know yourself best! This note is simply here to make sure you're set up to enjoy every minute — not spend it catching up or unlearning old habits.
What is Included:
Note: This does not include materials or pattern. Materials can be purchased separately or brought from home .
What do you need to bring?
The amount of materials you will need will depend on your size. Find this info on the chart below.
Printed version of the pattern. If you print at home, pieces must be taped together prior to class. Alternatively, you can opt to have the pattern provided by Home Ec, and it will be waiting for you in the studio for class. Simply add on at checkout.
100% cotton or linen woven shirting fabric (mid/lightweight)
½ yard fusible interfacing
100% polyester thread in matching color
Shirt buttons, 13–15 mm wide
Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project, or they forget them, students may be able to purchase fabric and trim at the time of class.
Class fees are non-refundable. If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.
If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.
It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.
If you need to cancel, please contact [email protected].
Note: In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
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