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Shirt Design and Construction Short Course

Shirt Design and Construction Short Course | On campus
Learn to create a classic shirt with professional details. This course covers cuffs, collars, yokes, and sleeves. Master four essential seams used in the industry, adapted for various fabric types.

Next start months
August 2025
December 2025
Tutor(s)
Luke Rooney
Price
From £790.00

Course description

Course overview

On this beginners/intermediate shirt design course you will learn how to make a classic shirt with all the details such as cuffs, collar, yoke and sleeves. You will also learn four basic seams used within the industry depending on the different fabrics your shirt is constructed from.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for people who already have some experience of sewing but who would like to practice and develop their skills. This course would be an excellent follow-up course to the Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills.

Key information

Topics covered

  • An introduction to the sewing machine
  • Seams and finishings
  • Using blocks and cutting out
  • You will break down the construction of each aspect of a shirt including - yokes, collars, cuffs, sleeves and hems
  • Learn how to adapt patterns to your own design e.g. sleeves and collars to create a unique design

Learning outcomes

  • Have made a shirt out of calico and have the pattern to take away with you
  • Have practiced four seam details used within the clothing industry and have made samples of each
  • Digital badge and certificate of attendance.

Materials

  • A pair of fabric scissors
  • A pair of paper scissors

Tutor

Luke Rooney

Luke Anthony Rooney is a London based womenswear designer who likes to explore the use of texture, colour and surface design. His textile expressionism is offset with an expert cut. Complex panelling is featured heavily within his work, mixed with classic tailored pieces. His work is an exploration of silhouette, form and application, taking inspiration from gaiety, frivolity and a sense of fantasy. His designs connect considered construction and technique with an exuberant and joyous spirit. Mixing hand techniques with creative cutting and stitching, the designs take on different dimensions. Luke shows his collections with On

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