Cameron Button-Up Shirt Class (Oct. 23 - Nov. 27, 2024)

Six classes: Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 23 - Nov. 27, 2024 @ Anthology Studio, 77 Suffolk St. W.

Learn to sew a classic unisex button-up shirt, complete with collar, placket and, of course, buttons and buttonholes. The Cameron Button Up from Helen's Closet is a clearly-written and well-drafted pattern - you'll learn a ton of new techniques to level up your sewing and your confidence, with expert guidance every step of the way.

From the designer:

The Cameron Button Up has all the classic features you look for in a great button up shirt. Collar and collar stand, front button placket, and optional chest pocket. Cameron is dartless and has a boxy fit from the chest to the hip. View A features long sleeves with sleeve plackets and cuffs. View B features short sleeves. Try Cameron in flannel for the ultimate cozy layer or make it in linen for a modern look. Play with prints or solids and customize the length, pockets, and collar shape to suit your personal preferences.

Size Range: 0-34 (up to a 60″ chest and 62″ hip)

View Size Chart & Fabric Requirements

Sewing Level: Intermediate. Confident basic sewing skills and some experience with garment sewing will be helpful. Don't be scared to stretch your skills! If you're not a complete beginner, you can totally do it. :)

Recommended Fabrics:
Light to medium weight woven fabrics with no stretch. Linen, cotton (lawn, poplin, voile, batiste, seersucker, shirting, chambray, quilting cotton, flannel), wool, hemp, rayon/viscose challis or poplin, and Tencel will work well. Structured fabric will have more dramatic volume (and be easier to sew with) and drapier fabrics will have more fluid movement. For beginning sewists, we recommend using lightweight cotton.

Required Notions:

• Thread
• 3/8” (1 cm) – 1/2” (1.3 cm) wide buttons, 10 buttons for View A and 8 buttons for View B
• 27” x 27” (68.5 cm x 68.5 cm) of lightweight fusible interfacing. Additional may be needed if lengthening the pattern.

- Sewing machine (machine rentals are available for the class at a cost of $40 for the whole session if you don't have your own - contact me to arrange a rental!)

A detailed supply list will be sent out after registration.

Cost: $325, including pattern, but not including fabric or supplies

Instructor: Becky Swainson (@gather.and.make)