Complete each block before proceeding to the next step.
Step 1
- Cut all pieces.
- Front x2, back yoke x2, back x1, sleeves x2, under collar x3, collar x2, cuffs x6, sleeve plackets x2
Step 2
- Prepare collar and undercollar.
- Stitch collar pieces RS together.
- Clip corners, flip RS out, and press.
- Place collar between 3 undercollar pieces. Stitch around perimeter.
- Notch corners and flip RS out. Press.
- Prepare cuffs.
- Place 3 cuff pieces RS together. Stich around the perimeter.
- Notch corners and flip RS out. Press.
- Fold front plackets and press well.
- Attach sleeve plackets.
- Fold in placket seam allowances on all sides. Press well.
- Fold top triangle and press well.
- Attach to sleeve.
- Top stitch sleeve pleats or gathers into place.
- Attach back yokes to back piece.
- Use burrito method.
- Topstitch seam allowances to RS.
- Attach back yoke to front pieces.
- Use burrito method.
- Topstitch seam allowances to back shoulder.
- Staystitch around neckline.
Step 3
- Attach sleeves to body.
- Trim body seam allowance.
- Fold over trimmed seam allowance and press toward body.
- Top stitch.
- Serge side seams and sleeve seams.
- Attach collar to neckline.
Step 4
- Attach cuffs to sleeves.
Step 5
- Sew buttons and buttonholes.
- Front placket.
- Cuffs.
- Hem.
- Stitch 1/8″ away from edge with a basting stitch on back curves.
- Press hem up 1/4″, using basting stitches to gather where needed. Press well.
- Sew another basting stitch 1/8 ” away from folded edge where needed.
- Press hem up another 1/4″. Press well.
- Top stitch from RS.
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