Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Join us to sew a Donny Shirt by Friday Pattern Company in this advanced-beginner workshop!
The Donny Shirt is a boxy pull-on top that is designed to be a workhorse in your wardrobe. It is a dartless top with a lapel collar and patch pocket. The Donny is a great everyday top that can be worn with practically anything. Because of its boxy silhouette, the Donny is comfortable but still cool. Pair it with jeans or a skirt, layer it over or under a dress - the sky’s the limit! Best of all this pattern includes sizes XS/0 - 7X/32.
In this two-part workshop, you'll learn the basics of shirt construction, including sewing a collar and a pocket. You'll gain an understanding of sewing from a purchased pattern, AND you'll sew a super-cute top, custom made to fit your body. You'll leave this class with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own.
You'll learn how to:
- Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit
- Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more
- Understand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and troubleshooting
- Become familiar with sewing jargon commonly found in commercial patterns
- Cut fabric and assemble a garment the right way
- Sew and attach a lapel collar, shirt yoke, and facing
- Sew gathered stitches
- Set sleeves
- Sew a a patch pocket
This is a two-part intensive workshop
(Students must be available to attend both dates)
Beginner sewing experience is required; This is not a learn to sew class. You must have basic machine-sewing skills and be able to operate a sewing machine independently. Prior garment sewing experience is very helpful!
Materials
Materials needed for class are available to be purchased at our shop in person or online as a local pick up order at a 10% student discount. Please note, within 24 hrs of registering for the workshop, you will receive the discount code for the materials needed. The pattern and materials are not included in registration fee. For the Tee Shirt you will need:
- The Friday Pattern Company Donny Shirt Pattern
- 1.5 - 2.5 yards (depending on your size) of light to medium-weight woven (non-stretch) fabric; (we recommend Cotton , Cotton Blends, Chambray or Poly-Blend Gingham ) To determine the amount of fabric required please consult the size chart on the back of the sewing pattern after taking your measurements (see last photo above). Note that sewing pattern sizes are not comparable to off the rack. If you choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill or denim you will get a more structured top. If you choose a drapier fabric like a linen cotton blend or chambray, you will get a blousier top.
- Matching all-purpose Thread Note that there is a lot of topstitching in this pattern so thread will be visible.
- 1 yard fusible interfacing
*Please note it is always advisable to pre-wash any fabric being used for garment sewing as many fabrics can shrink, especially those containing cotton or linen. To prewash, simply wash and dry the fabric as you would the finished garment. If you buy fabric the day-of class and can't pre-wash (very common for classroom settings!), please keep in mind that finished garments must always be washed cold and line dried to prevent shrinkage.
