Shirt Design and Making for Beginners Short Course

ByUAL

Sewing & Clothesmaking

Beginner

A beginner-level course covering the construction of a classic shirt, including its collar, cuffs, yoke, sleeves and basic seams.

About this course

Participants work through the construction of a classic shirt, focusing on its main components such as the collar, cuffs, yoke and sleeves. The course also introduces four basic seams used in the industry and considers their relationship to the fabrics used in shirt construction.

What you'll learn

  • Construct a classic shirt
  • Assemble shirt components including collars, cuffs, yokes and sleeves
  • Identify four basic seams used in shirt construction
  • Relate seam choices to the fabrics used

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners learning to make a classic shirt. Some sewing knowledge may be beneficial but is not essential, and learners with existing sewing experience can use the course to develop their skills further.

  • Suitable for learners without previous sewing knowledge
  • Also accommodates learners who already have some sewing experience

Before you go

  • Participants have access to specialist facilities and equipment, including sample and sewing rooms.

Class teacher

  • Charlie Lewis

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR

    105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR

    Nearest station: Stratford

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Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Tue 16 Feb 2027

18:30 – 21:00 • 5 weeks

£540

London College of Fashion, Stratford

Charlie LewisClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Tue 13 Apr 2027

    18:30 – 21:00 • 5 weeks

    London College of Fashion, Stratford

    Charlie Lewis

    £540

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13 Apr 2027
Tuesdays
18:30 - 21:00
Short course5 weeks
CharlieLewis
London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
£540.00
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    London College of Fashion
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    CharlieLewisLondon College of Fashion
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    5 weeks
    London College of Fashion
    5 weeksTue 18:30£540
    CharlieLewisLondon College of Fashion
    CharlieLewis
    £540

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