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Frida Shirt Workshop

£45.00
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Sew along to this slow and steady workshop with detailed guidance for beginners. This workshop will give you a solid skillset and good habits to build on which is important to have at the start of your sewing journey.

The simple style means it's a manageable project but that doesn't mean we cut back on quality. You'll learn high quality finishing techniques along with tips on how to handle your fabric and tools to your advantage. 

    Skill Level

    Suitable for total beginners and intermediate sewers

    Workshop Info

    Format: Pre-recorded tutorial - 1 hour 44 minutes. You can watch it in your own time as many times as you want.

    What You'll Learn

    The workshop will take you through at a steady pace and included built in chapters to break down the project into bitesize stages. You will learn how to sew with more precision, using french seams, applying flat binding and easing in sleeve heads. The course will encourage you to sew with close attention to detail, often using millimetres instead of centimetres as guidelines to encourage aiming for precision. This is a great starting point on the journey to sewing more high quality pieces for your wardrobe.

    Chapters

    1. Preparing Your Pieces
    2. Front Button Stands & Pocket
    3. Sewing the Back Yoke
    4. Shoulder Seams
    5. Side Seams: French Seams
    6. Sleeve Seams: French Seams
    7. Inserting the Sleeves
    8. Pressing & Sewing the Hem
    9. Finishing the Neckline: Flat Binding
    10. Buttons & Button Holes

    Sizing & Fit

    UK Sizes 6 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

    The Frida Shirt is fitted on the shoulders with a fairly boxy fit from the bust down. It's cropped to sit on the lower hip and features a simple sleeve that finishes at the wrist bone.

    Measurements in cm

    UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 101.5, Shoulder to shoulder - 43.55, Length (side neck to hem) - 57.1, Sleeve length - 52.25

    UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 104, Shoulder to shoulder - 44.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 58, Sleeve length - 53.5

    UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 109, Shoulder to shoulder - 45.5, Length (side neck to hem) - 62, Sleeve length - 54

    UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 114, Shoulder to shoulder - 47.2, Length (side neck to hem) - 58.6, Sleeve length - 54.5

    UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 119, Shoulder to shoulder - 48.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 59.2, Sleeve length - 55

    UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 124, Shoulder to shoulder - 49.6, Length (side neck to hem) - 59.8, Sleeve length - 55.5

    UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 129, Shoulder to shoulder - 50.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 60.5, Sleeve length - 56

    UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 134, Shoulder to shoulder - 52, Length (side neck to hem) - 61, Sleeve length - 56.5

    UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 139, Shoulder to shoulder - 53.2, Length (side neck to hem) - 61.5, Sleeve length - 57

    UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 144, Shoulder to shoulder - 54.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 62, Sleeve length - 57.5

    UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 149, Shoulder to shoulder - 55.6, Length (side neck to hem) - 62.6, Sleeve length - 58

    UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 154, Shoulder to shoulder - 56.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 63, Sleeve length - 58.5

    Materials Needed

    Suitable fabrics: The Frida Shirt works in a range of fabrics from lightweight and breathable to thicker and more cosy. Fabrics such as cotton poplin/lawn, linen, very lightweight denim, needlecord, light woollen weave, flannel and brushed cotton are all good options.

    Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage. 

    Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 125cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 150cm

    Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 190cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 220cm

    Materials list: Self Fabric (see above), 5 x small buttons, 1 x spool of thread, either matching or contrast, a small strip of fusing for the buttons stands

    Pages to print: Instructions - 15, A4/US Letter - 33, A0 - 2

    How to use PDF Patterns

    Where to find your patterns & workshops:

    After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.

    Opening your files:

    Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.

    How to print your pattern:

    You have two options for printing out your pattern.

    1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

    2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

    Using PDF layers:

    All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

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    More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

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    Frida Shirt Workshop

    £45.00

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    Sarah K.
    Amazing for beginning sewists!

    I absolutely love this workshop! I’ve made two Frida shirts from this pattern with the workshop and both of them have turned out incredibly well and I’m wearing them all the time! Very helpful for beginners to help you make high quality garments from the beginning!

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    Joan E.
    Frida Shirt

    The Frida Shirt is my new favorite shirt in my closet. I purchased the pattern and the course which took all the stress out of sewing the shirt! I sewed it in a size 8, in a white, gray and taupe lightweight tartan flannel plaid from Core Fabrics. The back yoke and front pocket are sewn on the diagonal which gives it character. It looks perfect tucked in with my Levi's 501 jeans. Received lots of compliments!

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    Patricia S.
    Frida Shirt

    I bought the Frida shirt pattern and workshop after trying my first Modern Sewing pattern the Boatneck Top which was my first stretch knit sewing and was a dream to make and had everyone asking me about the three tops I made.
    I made a Frida toile first using the size 6 ( I'm and 8-10 size in RTW ) as I wanted a slimmer fit. The toile was so successful in white cotton from a cotton sheet that I overstitched it in red as in Hetty's blog and now wear it as an everyday blouse. Next was a heavier weight linen which is like a light summer jacket and I now have 2 much lighter weight indian cotton Frida's waiting to be made up for fine summer blouses.
    I found the workshop enormously helpful for understanding the burrito method which I just couldn't comprehend on paper. Watching Hetty hold the required segments with her 2 fingers and turn it out suddenly made sense. In addition I learnt so many other helpful tips and techniques (such as using a pointed edge to push in the edge of the bias binding or the pocket corners ) which I had never been taught and have now benefitted my everyday sewing . I've also used the bias binding neckline technique instead of facing on a previous work in progress .
    The quality of the finish eg the French seams and the little details such as the overstitching make the Frida blouse so much better than any other patterns I have used, and I just love the fit on Hetty's patterns. Next make is the Unisex shirt - one each for the men in my family. Should have bought the pattern bundle !!

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