Donny Shirt - Beginner Collared Shirt

The Donny Shirt by Friday Pattern Co. is the perfect introduction to sewing collared shirts. This modern everyday top features a relaxed fit, soft gathers, a simple collar, and an easy baby placket—giving you all the satisfaction of sewing a polished shirt without the overwhelm of a traditional button-up. It’s the kind of handmade piece that looks effortlessly put together and earns endless “Wait… you made that?!” compliments. In this workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the details that can often feel intimidating when sewing garments with structure. Collars and plackets require precision cutting, pressing, pinning, and sewing, but we’ll share all of the tips and tricks that sewing patterns often leave out. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only leave with a beautiful wearable shirt, but also the confidence and foundational skills needed to tackle more advanced collared garments in the future. We recommend lightweight woven fabrics such as linen or cotton to create an easy, breezy wardrobe staple you’ll reach for all summer long. Size Range Included: XS - 7X (32" - 60" Chest) Join us: Thursdays October 15th, 22nd, 29th, Nov 5th You should already know how to: Thread and operate your sewing machine confidently Sew independently with basic stitches such as straight stitch and zig-zag stitch Follow a sewing pattern with some guidance If you have previously taken our Serger Basics course, you are welcome to use the Sergers in class to achieve a professional finish. You will learn: Fundamental techniques for constructing and sewing a collared shirt. Sewing and assembling a garment yoke with the "burrito roll" technique. Construct and sew a baby placket. Collar construction and topstitching techniques. How to achieve clean, polished garment finishes. Included with your course fees: Donny Shirt Sewing Pattern ($28.00 value) Pre-class consultation answering your questions about the pattern and fabric. 10 hours of expert instruction. An exclusive 10% discount on the fabric and supplies purchased for the course from Main Fabric.