Jun 09 2026
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Cotton Xl+ Recipe

Inspired by Chino Bandido
Time8h
Serves1

Make Cotton Xl+ Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Materials

Tools

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preshrink fabric

    Wash the cotton fabric in warm water, dry, and press flat to remove wrinkles. This minimizes future shrinkage.

  2. 2

    Prepare pattern

    Unfold the XL+ shirt pattern, confirm size, and gather all pieces. Ensure you have front, back, sleeves, collar, collar stand, cuffs, placket pieces, and buttons.

Layout & Cutting

  1. 3

    Layout on fabric

    Lay out pattern pieces on the fabric following the grainline and fold lines. Secure with pattern weights or pins.

  2. 4

    Mark and cut pieces

    Trace pattern pieces and notches onto the fabric using chalk or fabric marker. Cut out all pieces carefully with fabric scissors or a rotary cutter, leaving the recommended seam allowances (usually 5/8 inch / 1.6 cm).

Interfacing & Prep for Collar/Placket

  1. 5

    Apply interfacing

    Cut interfacing pieces for collar, collar stand, cuffs, and front placket according to pattern. Fuse to the wrong side of fabric pieces using a hot iron and pressing cloth as required by the interfacing instructions.

Machine Assembly

  1. 6

    Setup machine and seams

    Thread machine with a matching color and load a universal needle (size 80/12 to 100/14). Set stitch length to 2.5 mm for standard seams. Use a straight stitch for most of the assembly.

  2. 7

    Construct shoulders

    With right sides together, sew the shoulder seams of the front and back pieces. Press the seams open or toward the back.

  3. 8

    Sew side seams

    Pin and stitch the side seams from the underarm to the hem. Press seam allowances toward the back.

  4. 9

    Prepare sleeves

    Sew the sleeve seams and finish edges as desired. If the pattern includes ease in the sleeve cap, stitch accordingly.

  5. 10

    Attach sleeves to bodice

    With right sides together, match notches and sew the sleeves into the armholes. Ease fullness if present and press.

  6. 11

    Assemble collar & collar stand

    Construct the collar with its interfaced pieces, sew right sides together, trim and notch seam allowances, turn right side out, and press.

  7. 12

    Attach collar to neckline

    Pin and sew the collar to the neckline as per pattern marks. Clip curves and press allowances toward the collar for a clean finish.

  8. 13

    Finish placket

    Prepare the front placket pieces and stitch them in place, matching button positions to the corresponding side.

Finishing & Buttons

  1. 14

    Create buttonholes

    Mark buttonhole positions on the left front. Sew buttonholes using the machine. Test on scrap fabric first to ensure correct length.

  2. 15

    Attach buttons

    Sew buttons on the right front at the marked positions. Use a secure number of stitches and consider a shank button if using a thicker placket.

  3. 16

    Hems and final pressing

    Hem sleeves and the bottom of the shirt. Give a final pressing to ensure crisp edges and neat seams.

  4. 17

    Final quality check

    Inspect all seams, test button alignment, trim stray threads, and ensure the shirt sits smoothly with proper fit for XL+ sizing.

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