Learn to sew a Shirt - The Melilot Blouse
Are you looking to take your sewing to the next level? Would you like to tackle making a shirt? The Deer and Doe Melilot blouse is the perfect pattern for a shirtmaking newbie; a casual shirt with dropped shoulders, cuffed sleeves and the option of a mandarin or rounded collar. It's got a beautiful curved hem and looks perfect with both skirts and trousers.
Please note that in order to maximise sewing time during the workshop, attendees will be sewing up the non-concealed placket and the short sleeves. The pattern will also be sent out in advance of the workshop for students to cut out their fabric in advance. Help will be given selecting pattern size if needed.
PLEASE NOTE - If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us on [email protected] and we can check availability. Sometimes we can experience a glitch in the website where the workshop appears as fully booked when it is not. We are fixing it as soon as possible.
Are you looking to take your sewing to the next level? Would you like to tackle making a shirt? The Deer and Doe Melilot blouse is the perfect pattern for a shirtmaking newbie; a casual shirt with dropped shoulders, cuffed sleeves and the option of a mandarin or rounded collar. It's got a beautiful curved hem and looks perfect with both skirts and trousers.
Please note that in order to maximise sewing time during the workshop, attendees will be sewing up the non-concealed placket and the short sleeves. The pattern will also be sent out in advance of the workshop for students to cut out their fabric in advance. Help will be given selecting pattern size if needed.
PLEASE NOTE - If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us on [email protected] and we can check availability. Sometimes we can experience a glitch in the website where the workshop appears as fully booked when it is not. We are fixing it as soon as possible.
Further Information
- How to construct a shirt to your size and make simple fitting alterations
- How to sew a standard or mandarin collar
- How to sew a button placket
- How to sew a curved hem
- How to sew sleeves with a dropped shoulder and cuffs
- How to attach a breast pocket (optional)
- How to machine stitch buttons and buttonholes
- How to sew neat topstitching
Level 5 - please click here to read the description of this level to ensure it is suited to you
- 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (full priced fabric & notions)
- 10% off any other full priced fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Your own copy of the Deer and Doe Melilot pattern to make your own at home again and again. This will be a printed PDF pattern. The pattern will be sent out to you in advance of the workshop to cut out your fabric.
- Use of all sewing machines, tools and equipment
- Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch or visit some of the lovely local cafes)
- 1.3m of 150cm (60") wide or 1.9m of 115cm (45") wide light to medium weight woven fabric. Suitable fabrics include cotton lawn, chambray and flannel. If you are more confident with handling fabrics then a viscose would also be suitable.
- Matching thread
- 11 buttons (5/8")
- 0.7m fusible interfacing in a weight to match your fabric.
- The PDF pattern will be sent out to you in advance of the workshop to cut out your fabric in order to maximise sewing time on the day.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like help selecting your fabric or choosing your size.
It is strongly recommended to pre wash your fabric prior to cutting out to allow for any shrinkage.
Dee Cain
Dee has always had a keen interest in sewing and at the age of 9 she was taught to sew by her mum.As a teenager, Dee used her sewing skills to make fashionable schools skirts for herself and her friends.
After secondary education Dee knew that she wanted her career to be sewing related so studied for industry qualifications and worked in many areas of clothing production.
Having chosen to become a sewing tutor in 2017, Dee is keen to embed good sewing practices into beginners so that their work is always of a high standard and they can be proud of their sewing skills.
Dates & Times
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9:00am 8 places remaining £115