Short Course: Custom 
Shirt Making (10 Online Sessions)

A Custom Shirt, made by you in time for Christmas!

This online class includes BOTH the pattern construction and the cutting and making of a classic, UNISEX custom shirt. Learn and practice the meticulous techniques the shirt is famous for (French seams, collar options, hand button holes). Top quality fabrics, threads and buttons are all included - please see the details below. We ship these to your home address - simply book and let us do the rest!

Modelled on our popular Online Tailoring classes, we guide you through the process in manageable weekly tutorials, demonstrating each process step close-up on screen. The course takes place on Zoom from 18 September to 4 December 2026, every Friday from 10am to 1pm  Recordings are made available following each class for those who cannot attend in person. A chat channel facilitates direct communication with the course tutor between live sessions.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for participants with an intermediate level of sewing experience, the class delivers all fundamental techniques of the custom shirt making process. Prior knowledge of pattern construction is not required as we guide you through the process step-by-step. Participants learn to create individual cutting patterns and receive illustrated PDF instructions with the class. The draft method is repeatable and will serve as blueprint in future projects. Measurements are in the metric system.

Materials

We provide you with all materials for the shirt:

• 100% cotton 120g/m2 Oxford Pinpoint shirting fabric, woven in the UK
• 100% silk button hole thread
• 100% natural, delicate mother-of-pearl buttons
• Matching Gütermann 120s sewing machine thread
• Fusible interlining 

We ship worldwide. Please make sure to provide a valid postal address upon checkout. 

We recommend you have the following equipment for successful participation:

Technical Setup

• A laptop or desktop computer with microphone and webcam
• A4 / letter size printer

Equipment

• A sewing machine (equipped with needle size 80/12)
• An iron and board
• A sleeve board
• Large fabric shears 
• A hand sewing kit including pins, needles (size 10 to 12), thimble and a small pair of scissors 
• A piece of tailor's chalk (white)
• An overlocker is useful but not a necessity (only one seam requires securing)

Drafting Provisions

• A3 / tabloid size blank sketch book or loose sheets
• Large sheets of pattern cutting or kraft paper 
• HB mechanical pencil and eraser
• Paper scissors
• Paper glue
• Large set square or Patternmaster
• Curved ruler - example

Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure a personal learning experience. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The full 10-week programme (modules are subject to minor change):