Sew A Boxy Tee – Sewing Tutorial

Creativebug shows you how to sew a boxy tee with this video tutorial by Cal Patch.

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.

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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