Sew a Boxy Tee
Intermediate | 1 hour 6 min
Sew a Boxy Tee
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Taught by Cal Patch
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Make a boxy tee for all-weather wear using any type of light to medium weight fabric. Ideal for anyone ready to dip their toe into the drafting process, expert sewist and draftsman Cal Patch demonstrates tips and tricks for taking measurements, drafting a pattern on paper, and sewing a finished shirt with tidy French seams. She’ll show you how a favorite scrap of material, bit of piecing, or other interesting fabric element can take the forefront as a design choice to make a totally wearable, unique-to-you garment.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • 1 ½ yds woven fabric
  • Paper for drafting
  • Pencil, eraser and sharpener
  • Clear 18” x 2” ruler
  • Tape measure
  • Fabric scissors
  • Paper scissors
  • Clear tape
  • Sewing machine with matching thread
  • Iron and ironing surface
  • Marking tool
  • Seam ripper
  • single fold 1/2" bias tape
  • 1-2 yards of muslin for prototype
  • pins 
  • pincushion
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Learn how to:
  • Draft a pattern for a basic pull-over shirt
  • Take your measurements and determine ease
  • Sew French seams
  • Sew fold-over hems

What you'll get:
  • A series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to draft and sew a boxy shirt
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions by expert sewist Cal Patch
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Sew a Boxy Tee Reviews
337 users recommended this class to a friend
Jamie Sells
Fantastic tutorial! I can hardly wait to get started. The possibilities are endless.
May 2, 2024
 
Jennifer Whitmer
Excellent design, drafting and construction techniques and instruction. A very, very fun boxy top to make - personal (using own measurements) and lots of design options. Well done, Cal!
April 15, 2024
 
Sarah Waller-Bullock
Absolutely loved this class. Instruction is clear and Cal has a wonderful way about her. My confidence has grown exponentially after taking this class. Thank you Cal!
March 3, 2024