PLAID SHIRT FOR WOMEN/MEN
This pattern is a Kwik Sew K3555 collared shirt. The instructions below are for a basic long sleeve with a tailored placket and cuff, lined yoke, collar and stand, and front button band. The instructions are for a women's right side button band, but the instructions could be reversed for a men's left side button band.
NOTE: For this Kwik Sew pattern, all seam allowances are either 1/4" or 3/8". Pay attention to all instructions.
We are working on plaid fabric for this project Here are some articles that are helpful when selecting plaid fabric and a pattern style.
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Prepare your fabric by preshrinking it and then pressing it to get the wrinkles out. Also press the pattern pieces so they are nice and smooth.
Here are some basic tips when cutting and sewing your classic plaid shirt:
- professional cutting influences a professional garment
- have good shears, cut with nice, long strokes--do not use rotary cutter
- be alert and awake
- save all your scraps
- cut out a single layer at a time
- choose a dominant line and use that same line for your center back, center yoke, and front band
- mark all right side pieces of cut fabric with a piece of tape
- do not use flannel--it creeps
- match everything horizontally and vertically when possible
