I sew my first shirt

Do you dream of sewing your first men's or women's shirt but hesitate to start alone because the collar, cuffs, and buttonholes intimidate you?
Do you have at least an intermediate or advanced sewing level and want a challenge for your next sewing projects? Then why not come sew your first shirt with me?

Two printed pattern models: one for men and one for women will be offered so you can create a shirt/blouse featuring the distinctive elements of a shirt: collar, button placket, sleeve slit, cuff, buttonhole...

Together, we will make the model of your choice from the two options, both having a similar difficulty level. These two models will allow us to cover all the interesting technical points during the course.

During these 5 sessions of 2h30 each, we will cover together:

- theoretical explanations about the machine, specific supplies...
- the specifics of the shirt: collar, collar stand, slit, cuff, button placket, buttonhole.
- practical applications, especially the specifics of executing technical stitches
- making a toile and adjustments
- and of course, the creation of your first shirt

The course includes:

• 5 x 2h30 of guided sewing with an experienced instructor
• the printed pattern and cutting paper needed for tracing and modifications
• calico toile for the test garment
• sewing on quality electronic machines Janome Sewist 780 and Juki Kirei serger
• access to basic tools: scissors, pins, thread, Japanese ruler, needles…
• smiles, kindness, and respect for everyone

Required level for this course: intermediate+/advanced.
- You need to have sewn several garments before (know how to trace a pattern, understand piece orientation, manage seam allowances, cut fabric, etc.)
- You need to be autonomous in using a sewing machine (know how to thread it, adjust stitch length, etc.)
Unsure about your level? Feel free to contact me 😊

Our courses are held in our workshop at:
Either in Ixelles: Avenue de la Couronne, 357 1050 Ixelles
Or in Woluwe Saint Lambert: Avenue Georges Henri, 328 1200 Woluwe Saint Lambert

Getting to the Ixelles workshop by public transport:

• Bus 95 (Thys stop) - less than 1 minute walk
• Bus 71 (Ixelles Cemetery stop) - 5 minutes walk
• Tram 7 or 25 (Etterbeek station stop) - 5 minutes walk
• Train (Etterbeek station) - 5 minutes walk
• Tram 8 (ULB stop) - 15 minutes on foot or transfer to Bus 71 to Ixelles Cemetery
• Metro 5 (Delta stop) - 15 minutes on foot or transfer to Bus 71 to Ixelles Cemetery

Getting to the Woluwe workshop by public transport:

• Tram 7 or 25 (George Henri stop) - 4 minutes on foot
• Metro 1 (Joséphine Charlotte stop) - 9 minutes on foot
• Metro 1 (Montgomery stop) - 9 minutes on foot
• Metro 1 or 5 (Mérode stop) - 12 minutes on foot
• Train (Mérode stop) - 12 minutes on foot
• Train (Etterbeek station) then transfer to tram 7 towards Heyzel or tram 25 towards Roger until George Henri stop - 4 minutes on foot
• Train (Central Station) then transfer to metro 1 towards Stockel until Joséphine Charlotte stop - 9 minutes on foot