Cotton S-lg Recipe
Make Cotton S-lg Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fabric and Notions
Method
Construction steps
- 1
Prewash the cotton fabric to preshrink; press when damp. Use fabric marking chalk or marking pencil to trace the Size LG shirt pattern onto the fabric.
- 2
Lay out pattern pieces on the fabric according to the grainline, trace with chalk, and cut all pieces precisely.
- 3
Fuse lightweight interfacing to the collar stand, collar, and placket pieces as indicated by the pattern; allow to cool before handling.
- 4
Sew the shoulder seams of the front and back using the matching thread; finish edges with a serger or zigzag stitch.
- 5
Sew the side seams and underarm seams in one continuous seam; press the seam allowances open or to one side as preferred.
- 6
Construct the collar and attach to the neckline with the collar stand; apply any required interfacing and topstitch to set the collar.
- 7
Create and attach the placket; add interfacing if used; finish the edges with neat topstitching.
- 8
Sew the sleeves into the armholes; finish sleeve caps; set sleeves into the shirt body and press.
- 9
Sew the cuffs (if included), attach to sleeves, and press. Create buttonholes and sew on buttons (8 total). Finish hems and give final press.
