Garments

 Welcome to the "Sew a Shirt" series. The 12 videos in the series focus on all aspects of sewing a shirt, from reading the pattern envelope and purchasing supplies to the final press of the finished garment. The pattern used is McCalls M6613 – a loose-fitting unisex shirt design. Techniques used can be applied to any similar pattern or shirt design. I would classify this shirt as an intermediate level sewing project. 

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 This tutorial covers what information is on the pattern envelope and how to use that information to determine what size pattern you need, what kind of fabric and how much you should buy, and what other supplies are needed to sew the desired garment.  

  This tutorial covers how to read the first sections of a pattern guidesheet and how to understand the various markings on pattern pieces. 

  This tutorial shows how to understand pattern layout diagrams in a pattern, how to do pattern layout (including measuring grainlines), how to cut it out, and how to transfer pattern markings. 

 The main focus in this tutorial is on how to fuse interfacing to fabric. There is also information about understanding some of the introductory information in pattern guidesheets.

Click here for a phone-friendly short on fusing interfacing.

 Learn how to sew a lined patch pocket. It's easy to sew and has a nice inside finish!

Use the pattern instructions to sew a lined back yoke and finish it with edgestitching.

I'm using a flat-felled seam for the side seams on this shirt. Check out how...

Click here for a phone-friendly short on how to do flat-felled seams.

Lots of information in this one! A 2-part sleeve, flat-felled seams, button cuff, and set-in sleeves.

Learn how to sew a narrow hem on a curved edge.

Click here for a phone-friendly short on how to do a narrow hem.