Shirt Design and Construction Short Course

About this course

The course focuses on making a classic shirt with structural and finishing details including cuffs, a collar, yoke and sleeves. Participants also examine four basic seam types used in the industry, selecting them according to the fabrics used in shirt construction. The course is intended to help learners practise and extend their sewing skills through this garment project.

What you'll learn

• Construct a classic shirt incorporating cuffs, a collar, yoke and sleeves
• Recognise four basic seam types used in shirt construction
• Select suitable seam types for different fabrics
• Develop sewing skills through shirt-making practice

Is this course right for you?

The course is aimed at beginners to intermediate learners, particularly people who already have some sewing experience and want to practise and develop their skills. The level label suggests an accessible course for learners working between foundational and more developed sewing techniques.

• Suitable for learners with some existing sewing experience
• Can serve as a follow-on from an introductory professional sewing skills course