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Alterations for Woven Shirts

Price

$75

Duration

3 Hours

About the Course

Alterations for Woven Shirts


Learn to alter dress shirts/button downs in this hands-on workshop. Making clothing fit well can be tricky, but with some simple techniques, you can master the art of tailoring to achieve a perfect fit. Whether you want to take in the sides or shorten the sleeves, we’ll guide you through the process of transforming an off-the-rack shirt into a custom-fitted piece.


In this 3-hour workshop, students will:


- Learn how to assess fit issues

- Take accurate body measurements

- Pin and mark for alterations

- Bring in side seams and sleeves using darts or seam adjustments

- Use a sewing machine to make alterations


**Some homework may be required to complete the alterations you learn.


SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Basic sewing machine operation (taught in "Sewing Basics 101")

- Either Sewing 102 and/or Sewing 103, OR have experience sewing a few simple projects.

If you're unsure whether you have the necessary skills, feel free to ask!


SUPPLIES LIST:

- Fabric scissors/shears

- Pins

- Sewing machine (optional—bring your own or use ours)

- Seam ripper

- A shirt to alter. The shirt should fit in the shoulders, but be too wide in the body or sleeves, and/or too long in the sleeves. Woven fabrics only - NO KNITS.


SUPPLIES INCLUDED:

- Measuring tools

- Sewing machine needles

- Thread

- Marking tools


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