Transform a basic shirt pattern into three stylish silhouettes! I'll show you how to use a simple bought shirt pattern as the starting point for drafting your own fabulous sleeve designs. The techniques I'll show you are fundamental to pattern drafting, yet will have a high impact on your design and are endlessly customizable.
In addition to basic sewing skills like pleating and gathering, you'll learn:
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<li>How to read and modify a clothing pattern</li>
<li>How to draft three different sleeve silhouettes</li>
<li>How to sew and set sleeves</li>
<li>And how to take what you’ve learned and apply it to lots of different projects.</li>
</ul>
This class is at an intermediate level, which means you should be comfortable using a sewing machine and have a basic understanding of cutting and sewing fabric, however it’s okay if you’ve never sewn clothing before. 
By the end of this class, you’ll have the confidence to design, draft, and sew your way to a whole new wardrobe. So tap into your inner fashion designer and come sew with me!
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Class Project

Anatomy of a Sewing Pattern

Sleeve #1: The Bishop

Sleeve #2: The Balloon

Sleeve #3: The Pleated Bishop

Designing on Your Own

Beyond the Sleeve

3 Sewing Hacks to Upgrade a Shirt Pattern Amy Plante.pdf

Pleated Bishop Sleeve

Stitch Craft: 3 Sewing Hacks to Upgrade a Shirt Pattern

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