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Taught by Sonya Philip
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Explore the ins and outs of sewing with jersey fabric while making your own super-comfortable scoop neck shirt. Artist and sewing designer Sonya Philip teaches you how to sew Shirt No. 2 from her “100 Acts of Sewing" pattern series. From selecting the right knits to assembling the shirt, Sonya expertly guides you through every step of the process. You’ll also learn how easy it is to adjust this pattern for shorter sleeves and a wider neckline and how to add a professional-looking hem with a twin needle. One class, one pattern - so many amazing shirt possibilities.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Light- to medium-weight knit fabric in cotton or rayon spandex/elastane blend with two-way stretch, XS: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); S-M: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); L-XL: 1 5/8 yards (1.5 m); 2X-3X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 4X: 1 7/8 yards (1.7 m)
- Sewing machine
- Ball-point jersey needle
- Twin needle
- Matching thread
- Tracing paper
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Pattern weights
- Tailors chalk or fabric marker
- Fabric scissors
- Rotary cutter and cutting mat
- Pins or clips
- Paper scissors
- Small snips
- Sewing gauge
- Washi tape
- Iron and ironing surface
- Fusible tape (optional)
Downloads:
- Sew a simple long-sleeved top with a scoop neck
- Trace and cut a sewing pattern and fabric
- Use a ball-point needle and zig zag stitch to seam knit fabrics
- Modify the pattern to shorten the sleeves or widen the neck
- Use a twin needle for hemming
- Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to sew the Shirt No. 2 pattern
- 11 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Print-at-home pattern PDF and detailed supply list (a $16 value)
- Step-by-step instructions by artist and pattern designer Sonya Philip
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Wardrobe Basics: Sew Shirt No. 2 Reviews
141 users recommended this class to a friend
S private
Very helpful. I esp. appreciate the information about how to tell what size zigzag is right for the particular fabric, and how to use a twin needle, in addition to all the great stuff about sewing with knits and creating this garment.
December 7
Karam Altayib
I enjoyed learning from Sonya. She goes through the steps slowly and gives all the necessary details to understand the process.
More than 3 months ago
Catherine Pultz
great instruction from Sonya!
More than 3 months ago
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