Shirt Fitting Course

Shirts That Fit — From First Measurement to Finished Garment Collar gaps, sleeve pitch problems, bust pulling — shirt fit issues are some of the most frustrating in sewing. The Shirt Fitting Course teaches you the complete process: measuring, drafting a custom shirt pattern, sewing a test garment, evaluating fit, and refining until it's right — using the Sure Fit Designs™ Shirt Kit. With 15 video lessons, 3.5 hours of instruction, a downloadable 20-page guide, and 38 fitting and sewing pro-tips, this is the most detail-rich shirt fitting resource in the Sure Fit Designs course library. Course Enrollment: Upon purchase, you'll receive a welcome email from Sure Fit Academy with your streaming access link within 1–2 business days. DVD orders also include a physical disc shipped to your address. Key Benefits Learn a systematic approach to shirt fitting Draft shirt back, front, sleeve, and accessory pieces Understand how to prepare fabric for construction Follow step-by-step shirt sewing instruction Evaluate shirt fit during the fitting process Identify potential shirt fitting issues Learn how to add a bust dart when needed Explore shirt design and decorative piping details What You'll Learn Introduction & Measuring Learn the shirt measuring process and establish the foundation for drafting and fitting with the Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit. Drawing Shirt Pattern Pieces Draft the shirt back, shirt front, shirt sleeve, and shirt accessory pieces needed for construction and fitting. Layout, Cutting, Marking & Sewing Prepare the fabric through layout, cutting, and marking, then begin the shirt construction process with guided sewing instruction. Testing the Fit & Fit Issues Evaluate the first shirt fitting, identify potential fitting issues, learn how to add a bust dart if required, and review the second fit evaluation. Shirt Designing, Adding Piping & Conclusion Explore shirt design possibilities, learn how to add decorative piping detail, and review the completed fitting and construction process. Course Highlights 15 streaming video lessons 3.5 hours of video instruction Available as streaming only or DVD + streaming Downloadable 20-page instruction guide 38 fitting and sewing pro-tips Close-up demonstrations Bust dart instruction when needed Decorative piping detail Self-paced — learn on your schedule Who This Is For Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit owners Home sewists seeking better shirt fit Custom clothing makers Sewing instructors and educators Alteration specialists Makers working with women's and men's shirt patterns Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of shirt fitting and construction What You'll Be Able to Do By the end of this course, you'll be able to measure, draft, sew, evaluate, and refine shirt patterns using the Sure Fit Designs system. You'll also understand how to identify fitting issues, add a bust dart when needed, apply decorative piping, and use shirt pattern pieces as the foundation for future fitting, sewing, and design work. Ready to fit shirts with confidence? Add to cart and start learning today.