The point where the collar stand meets the button stand is where most shirts either look clean and professional—or slightly off. In this tutorial, I will show you how to sew on a collar and attach a collar stand so that this transition is smooth and precise. I am a huge fan of classic shirt […]
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to transfer darts from a sewing pattern onto fabric and how to sew darts on a shirt with precision. This step-by-step method will help you achieve clean dart tips, smooth shaping, and a professional finish every time. This guide is part of my shirt drafting series and is
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In this post, I show you how to sew a grown-on shirt button stand step by step, using a method that creates a crisp, straight finish every time. This is the easiest type of button stand to sew and is the most commonly used method in commercial sewing patterns. Whenever I sew a shirt, I
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Drafting a shirt pattern from scratch allows you to create garments that fit your body precisely. In this step-by-step guide, I show exactly how to draft a shirt pattern, from a basic bodice block to a complete, sew-ready design. This tutorial is designed for intermediate sewists who already understand basic pattern blocks and want to
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This step-by-step tutorial shows exactly how to modify a basic bodice block to create a shirt pattern from scratch. You will learn how to reposition darts, extend the bodice length, draft a button stand, and prepare the pattern for sewing. This method works for both self-drafted bodice blocks and commercial patterns. For this tutorial I
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To draft a classic shirt sleeve pattern, the basic sleeve block must be modified to include a cuff and sleeve placket. This adjustment changes both the sleeve length and the sleeve opening width so the cuff and placket fit correctly. This tutorial shows the exact method I use to modify a sleeve block for a shirt sleeve, including
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While I personally prefer elbow-length sleeves, some garments require the structure and finish of a classic long sleeve shirt. To attach a traditional shirt cuff, the sleeve needs a sleeve slit finished with a sleeve placket. In this tutorial, I will show you how to draft a shirt sleeve placket pattern step-by-step, so you can add a
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To complete a classic shirt or shirt dress with long sleeves, you will need to draft a shirt sleeve cuff pattern. A shirt cuff finishes the sleeve opening, controls the wrist fit, and together with a sleeve placket allows the hand to pass through the sleeve comfortably. In this tutorial I show how to draft
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Knowing how to draft a shirt collar pattern allows you to expand your handmade wardrobe to include well-fitting shirts and shirt dresses. In this step-by-step tutorial I show how to draft a shirt collar pattern that fits any collar stand, using a collar stand drafted from a basic bodice block. You can read more about the collar stand
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Knowing how to draft a collar stand sewing pattern is a fundamental skill in shirt pattern drafting. In this step-by-step collar stand drafting tutorial, I will show you exactly how to draft a collar stand pattern from your bodice neckline measurement, so it fits accurately and sits comfortably around the neck. You can use this
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