Learn to sew a shirt - 2 day sewing class
Are you ready to take your dressmaking skills to the next level?
Join us for a focused, technique-rich two-day workshop where you’ll sew a fabulous classic shirt using either the Tilly and the Buttons: Frida Shirt Pattern or the Wardrobe by Me: Jensen Shirt.
Across two inspiring, hands-on days, you will gain the skills needed to sew a polished, professional-quality shirt. This workshop focuses on technique, precision, and professional results - ideal for confident sewists dressmakers who have mastered the basics and are excited to dive into more advanced garment construction.
2026 dates:
Saturday 30th May & Sunday 31st May 2026 10-4.30pm (Tutor: Lorna Hulme)
Friday 18th September & Saturday 19th September 2026 10-4.30pm (Tutor: Claire Heath)
The Frida pattern has a boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders, a button-front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand and a lined yoke and box pleat at the back. There is a choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets with an optional curved patch pocket. There is a choice of hip-length hem or contemporary cropped version
Frida size ranges:
Full bust - 43 3/4"- 73", Waist - 44"-72.5", Hips - 44.5"-72"
The Jensen pattern is a classic button-up shirt pattern with traditional details: collar with stand, button placket, cuffed sleeves, and back yoke. It has a relaxed fit with a curved hem. Choose between short/long sleeves, pleated/unpleated back, and optional front pocket. Perfect for casual wear in woven fabrics.
Jensen size ranges:
2XS-4XL (Chest 29"-49")
Are you ready to take your dressmaking skills to the next level?
Join us for a focused, technique-rich two-day workshop where you’ll sew a fabulous classic shirt using either the Tilly and the Buttons: Frida Shirt Pattern or the Wardrobe by Me: Jensen Shirt.
Across two inspiring, hands-on days, you will gain the skills needed to sew a polished, professional-quality shirt. This workshop focuses on technique, precision, and professional results - ideal for confident sewists dressmakers who have mastered the basics and are excited to dive into more advanced garment construction.
2026 dates:
Saturday 30th May & Sunday 31st May 2026 10-4.30pm (Tutor: Lorna Hulme)
Friday 18th September & Saturday 19th September 2026 10-4.30pm (Tutor: Claire Heath)
The Frida pattern has a boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders, a button-front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand and a lined yoke and box pleat at the back. There is a choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets with an optional curved patch pocket. There is a choice of hip-length hem or contemporary cropped version
Frida size ranges:
Full bust - 43 3/4"- 73", Waist - 44"-72.5", Hips - 44.5"-72"
The Jensen pattern is a classic button-up shirt pattern with traditional details: collar with stand, button placket, cuffed sleeves, and back yoke. It has a relaxed fit with a curved hem. Choose between short/long sleeves, pleated/unpleated back, and optional front pocket. Perfect for casual wear in woven fabrics.
Jensen size ranges:
2XS-4XL (Chest 29"-49")
Further Information
You’ll learn how to:
- Sew a beautifully finished patch pocket
- Construct a two-piece collar with crisp, clean points
- Attach a lined yoke using two different methods, including the clever burrito method
- Create a neat, well-balanced box pleat
- Sew shirt plackets with accurate topstitching
- Attach cuffs with confidence
- Sew buttonholes and buttons on the sewing machine
- Master topstitching and edge-stitching for a refined, ready-to-wear finish
This class is suitable for intermediate sewists who are comfortable using commercial patterns, have sewn several garments, and are ready for a new challenge. If you’ve always wanted to sew a shirt but felt unsure about the trickier details, this is the perfect next step.
Level 4 - 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 (fabric & notions)
10% off full priced fabrics and Patterntrace products purchased on the day of your course
Your own copy of the pattern (Frida shirt - paper copy, Jensen shirt - PDF version)
Use of all machines, tools and equipment
Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the lovely local cafes)
Fabric, interfacing, buttons, matching thread. Please get in touch with your body measurements if you need help working out how much fabric/supplies to get.
Your pattern will be posted out ahead of the class. There will be some pre workshop preparation including cutting out the pattern and fabric which will give you more sewing time on the course. Guidance will be given on this.
Lorna Hulme
Lorna is forever grateful to her Mum for teaching her to sew as an adult. She fell in love with everything sewing! So much so that she couldn’t bear to keep these skills to herself. Being driven by her passion for inspiring other people to sew, Lorna spent 7 years sharing this love of sewing through teaching others in her own sewing workshop business.
Lorna joined the Guthrie & Ghani team in January 2024 as the Workshops and events coordinator. She is responsible for organising the programme of events and sewing workshops and will be joining the team of sewing tutors too.
Lorna loves all aspects of sewing but her particular passion is dressmaking.
When she’s not sewing she enjoys running, cycling, running around after 2 teenagers and drinking hot chocolate!
Claire Heath
Sewing has always been a huge part of Claire's life. As a child she was always making, crafting and fixing things. Her love of fabric and making drove her to study Textiles and Fashion Design at Leeds University. After graduating and gaining some invaluable experience in the fashion and textiles industry Claire realised her true passion was sharing her skills and knowledge of garment construction with others.
Claire has been teaching design as a qualified lecturer for well over a decade. She joined the g&g team shortly after the shop opened in 2013 as a workshop tutor. During her time with us she has taught countless workshops and has loved helping customers learn how to sew and create wearable garments that will become staples of their me-made wardrobe.
