Shirt Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fabric
Notions
Tools
Method
Preparation
Prepare Fabric
Pre-wash and iron the cotton fabric to remove any wrinkles and shrinkage.
Cut Fabric Pieces
Using the measuring tape, cut the fabric into the required shirt pattern pieces, including the body, sleeves, and collar.
Cut Interfacing
Cut the interfacing according to the collar and button placket dimensions.
Sewing
Sew Body and Sleeves
Pin the front and back body pieces together with right sides facing. Sew along the sides and shoulders using the sewing machine, then attach the sleeves.
Attach Collar
Pin the interfacing to the collar pieces, then sew the collar to the neckline of the shirt.
Fold and sew the button placket on the front of the shirt, ensuring to create buttonholes where indicated.
Sew buttons onto the shirt where the buttonholes are located.
Finishing
Hem Edges
Fold and sew the bottom hem of the shirt and the sleeves for a clean finish.
Final Press
Iron the shirt to remove any creases and ensure the seams are flat.