Cotton Long Sleeve S-lg Recipe
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Ingredients
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Materials and Tools for Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt (Sizes S-LG)
Method
Construction Steps for Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt (Size S-LG)
- 1
Preparation
Prepare fabric and pattern: Pre-wash and press the cotton shirting fabric to preshrink and remove any finishes. Unfold pattern for the size S-LG and align with the fabric grainline. Place pattern on fabric and secure with pins or pattern weights; use chalk to trace any markings. Have the pattern ready for cutting.
- 2
Cutting Pattern Pieces
Layout and cut: Fold fabric as required by the pattern. Pin the pattern pieces to the fabric and use sharp fabric scissors to carefully cut along the pattern edges for all front, back, sleeves, collar, and cuffs pieces as per the pattern layout.
- 3
Interfacing Preparation
Prepare interfacing: Cut interfacing pieces for the collar stand, collar, and cuffs as indicated by the pattern. Use an iron to fuse interfacing to the corresponding fabric pieces according to the interfacing package instructions.
- 4
Marking Pieces
Mark fabric pieces: Use fabric marking chalk to transfer pattern notches, button placements, and any fold lines onto the fabric pieces. Keep marks clear for accurate assembly.
- 5
Basting Guidance
Baste or baste-fit: With pins in place, baste the shoulder seams and side seams using a long basting stitch or using temporary stitches to ensure proper alignment during initial assembly.
- 6
Collar and Cuffs Assembly
Construct collar and cuffs: Stay-stitch and shape collars and cuffs, apply fusible interfacing to the collar and cuff pieces as prepared earlier, then fuse onto the correct fabric pieces as indicated by the pattern.
- 7
Set Up and Needle Preparation
Set up sewing machine with the correct needle for cotton fabric. Thread the machine with matching cotton thread from your supplies, and confirm tension and stitch length are suitable for woven cotton. Have spare bobbins ready.
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Attach Sleeves
Sew sleeves to bodice: With sleeves prepared, sew the sleeve head to the armhole, then stitch the side seams from the hem to the sleeve underarm.
- 9
Assemble Body
Sew main body pieces: Sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulder seams, then sew side seams, aligning fabric notches and crown edges. Finish raw edges with an appropriate seam finish (zigzag or serge) to prevent fraying.
- 10
Buttonholes
Create placket and buttonholes: Construct the front placket and create buttonholes at the marked positions using the sewing machine. Cut open buttonholes carefully and reinforce as needed.
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Finishing
Attach buttons and finish: Sew buttons onto the placket at the marked positions using matching thread, then give the shirt a final press with an iron to set all seams and remove any markings. Check fit and adjust if needed.
