Sew Better, Sew Faster: Shirtmaking
Janet Pray
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- In-depth Instruction; over 162 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Express Order
26:33
Speed up your sewing with popular instructor Janet Pray! Janet explains how to sew in express order, so you can finish a shirt in just three hours. Start by using stripes as handy guides for lining up patterns. Then, learn to interface and mark pattern pieces to get them ready to assemble.
Sewing Without Pins
47:35
Maximize your efficiency by sewing without pins or basting! Janet shares fabric-handling tips for accurate, safe construction and gets you in tune with your feed dogs.
Professional Pressing
36:32
Want sharp points? Make it happen with Janet's pressing tips! Then, move on to speedy topstitching preparation and find out how to get accurate curves at both ends of the collar stand. You'll also eliminate hand stitching (and increase your efficiency!) by using the burrito technique to attach the collar and collar stand.
Setting Sleeves
13:12
Things are coming together! Janet guides you through finishing the sleeve placket and pleats, before sharing her method for setting a sleeve without pins or basting. When it's time for pressing, you'll see how the tailor's ham can help you achieve professional results.
Tricky Topstitching
22:59
Topstitching in tight spaces can be tricky, but Janet's there to help at every step! Learn how to tackle the topstitching at the sleeves as you finish them. Then, it's back to the burrito method for clean work at the cuffs.
Buttonholes & Buttons
15:04
Sew buttonholes faster and fuss-free! Janet lays out a pattern-free marking method that's much faster, and moves on to sewing buttons that button smoothly. (It's all in how loose you sew them.) To close things out, you'll dive into the different button placement on men's and women's shirts.
Description
Did you know you can sew a button-up shirt in just three hours without sacrificing any of the quality? Join one of our fan-favorite instructors, Janet Pray, as you learn how to sew a shirt from start to finish (even the pleats, plackets, and pockets) all without a single pin or basting stitch.
Important Pattern Information
The sewing pattern on which this class is based — Islander Sewing 227 or 228 — is not included with your purchase. You’ll find a coupon in the downloadable materials to purchase it from Islander Sewing.
Janet Pray
Janet Pray is the owner of Islander Sewing Systems, which offers patterns and instruction for industrial sewing techniques. She's also the founder and president of The American Sewing Expo, the largest independent sewing expo in the United States. Janet served as the executive director of the National Sewing Council for three years, and she is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals.
Bonus materials available after purchase