Semi-fitted button up shirt by Elbe Textiles ✄✄✄
Description
Take your shirt-making skills to the next level with this beautifully tailored design from Elbe Textiles, straight from Perth, Australia.
Join us for a 12-hour advanced sewing course where you'll create your own Sanders Button-Up Shirt, a sleek, semi-fitted shirt packed with professional details. With expert guidance at every step, you'll gain the confidence to tackle more complex patterns and refine your finishing techniques.
Why you'll love this pattern:
A sharp front design with inseam pockets built into the front yoke
Shaped back panels for a flattering fit through the waist
Enclosed back yoke with a stylish hanging loop
Your choice of short sleeves or long sleeves with cuff, pleat, and beautifully tailored plackets
Optional pocket flaps for added structure and interest (View B)
Separate button stand and a subtly curved hem for a polished finish
This course is more than just making a shirt, it’s about gaining the skills to create wardrobe staples with a designer edge.
Large size range included.
Participants in this course must purchase and print (and assemble if you are printing the A4 size) their own copy of the pattern - click to buy it here.
COURSE PLAN
Homework may be required to stay on track
Workshop 1:
- Taking measurements & size selection
- Tips to using multi-size patterns accurately
- Pattern lay up, cut out & transfer markings
- Apply interfacing
- Commencing construction
Workshop 2:
- Sew inseam feature pockets
- Assemble back unit & hanging loop
- Shoulder seams
- Double yoke - burrito method/magic roll
Workshop 3:
- Top stitching & stay stitching
- Insert flat lay sleeves
- Create sleeve button placket, pleat & cuffs
Workshop 4:
- Front button packets
- Collar
- Hemming
- Buttonholes
Check out this Shirting Fabric Guide from Tissura.
Workshop skill levels explained – click here.
What you will learn
- Extensive techniques; collar with stand, plackets, cuffs...
- Interfacing, pleats, plackets, sleeves, buttonholes, narrow hemming
- Taking measurements, choosing the right size, pattern placement and transferring markings, cutting technique.
What you will get
- A semi-fitted button up shirt made by you
- Level 1, 329 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Look for the red door.
- Most Brunswick St parking is ticketed & max' 2hrs. However, longer time parking is available in the paid Coles Car Park.
- Public Transport is the ideal way to get here - jump on the 11 tram & get off at Johnston St.
What to bring
- Fabrics and notions as per the pattern information
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
✄✄✄ Sewciopath!: You have been using sewing patterns you pick up at Spotty, buy online from indie designers or download and print. The garments you have been making are from a wide variety of woven and knit fabrics, including challenging materials like silk blends. You are keen to gain knowledge that will allow you to alter patterns, improve the fit of garments, achieve impressive results and learn couture sewing techniques.
Suggested Fabric
Soft cotton shirting, mid weight washed linen, woven hemp blends, lightweight denim, flannelette
Learn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den.
Located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street, in Fitzroy. At Thread Den you can start at the very beginning, take your skills to the next level, and find your own unique style.
At Thread Den it's just like a friend (a super nice clever one) teaching you and a few friends to sew, craft and create. When you come in; take advantage of having all the equipment on hand, lovely big cutting tables, smooth running Janomes with plenty of feet accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to.
Your teachers have years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and the desire to share their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun and we love teaching people our craft, but here we have to get serious for a moment:
It is your responsibility to clear your diary for the booking you've made - especially if there are multiple sessions in your course. If you want to finish your project(s), you need to attend all workshops. You'll also need to arrive on time. We can't start again because it just isn't fair to your fellow participants.
Allow us this indulgence for a second, our workshops and courses - are usually sold out weeks in advance. It isn't a quick switch to pop you into another workshop. If we have an appropriate session where you can attend to keep going, we will try to offer you a discounted space. If that isn't possible, you will need to book a private lesson to stay on track (the minimum cost is NM -$144 or M -$119.52).
We also won't follow you up to check that you are coming along to class and/or that you have the right supplies for your class. Almost every workshop will require you to bring along your supplies, for some workshops we sell a supplies kit at an additional cost - but not for all. If you are unsure about what you need, just shoot us an email - info@threadden.com . We also want you to learn and love what you make as much as possible, please carefully consider the fabrics we recommend that you use. If you choose a fabric that is suited to a more advanced level you aren't going to enjoy your experience.
We've tried to answer any questions you could have in the workshop description, but again, don't hesitate to email us for any further details or with any queries. We loooove to see that fabric you are thinking of using and sending you off to some of our favourite fabric and habby suppliers.
Thanks for sticking with us and reading through those annoying details.
The details of our refund policy appear during the booking process.
Medical Events
- If you are required to isolate, with the supply of a medical certificate or COVID-19 testing referral covering the date of your workshop, you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
- Your safety is our priority, we reserve the right to make decisions if necessary to preserve the safety of all.
- In the event of a medical emergency, we may have to seek ambulance services on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers (usually this is 3 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy can be viewed on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/