Sew Better, Sew Faster: Shirtmaking

May 9, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This video class by Janet Pray is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to improve their shirtmaking skills. The class is designed for all levels of sewing enthusiasts, from beginners to experts. With over 2 hours and 41 minutes of in-depth instruction, this class is packed with useful tips, tricks, and techniques that will help you sew a button-up shirt faster and with better results.

One of the unique features of this class is that Janet teaches you how to sew a shirt without using a single pin or basting stitch. This will save you time and also improve the quality of your finished product. Janet covers every step of the shirtmaking process, including the pleats, plackets, and pockets.

Janet Pray is a highly experienced and knowledgeable instructor. She is the owner of Islander Sewing Systems, which offers patterns and instruction for industrial sewing techniques, and the founder and president of The American Sewing Expo. With her background in the industry and her passion for sewing, you can be sure that you’re in good hands with Janet.

In addition to the video instruction, you will also receive bonus downloadable PDF resources and access to the class Q&A. This means that you will have all the information and support you need to succeed.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to shirtmaking, this class is an excellent investment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, you’re sure to learn something new and valuable from Janet Pray.

Get the book here: shirtmaking skills

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DIY Kids Gingerbread House Bag with Free Pattern

I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag. This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid. It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes. It’s packed with adorable gingerbread house details, like swirls and stripes and scallops adoring the doors and windows.

And while all those details might seem like this would be a complicated pattern, it’s actually not. The bag itself is made from felt, which makes finishes edges unnecessary. (All of those scalloped edges are just cut from felt, no edge finishing required.) The strap is super simple, made from rope with knotted ends. And all those details are made with some basic hand embroidery stitches. Sparkle felt makes it extra cute.

The striped scallop roof is actually the top flap of the bag. A magnetic snap makes it a secure closure. The rope straps are attached through felt loops at the side of the bag.

They rate this project as an intermediate level, and it should take about 6 hours to make start to finish. That’s doable for a Saturday project or a couple of evenings. Full color photos step you through the entire process.

The project includes a shopping list for all of your supplies. They’ve got a shop so you can order all of them from Benzie if you like and get exactly the supplies used in the project. I noticed it includes a pair of scallop shears, which makes cutting all the scalloped edges for the roof and around the door a breeze.

Finished dimensions of the little felt gingerbread bag are approximately 6 ½” wide x 7 ½” tall. That’s the perfect size to hold a small book, a small toy, or a notepad and some cute pens.

Go to Benzie Design to get the tutorial and free pattern for the felt gingerbread house bag.

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