Wardrobe Basics: Sewing Shirt No. 1 by Sonya Philip

Intermediate | 47 min

Overview00:50

Materials01:19

Cut pattern and fabric04:26

Seams and neckline05:00

Bias facing and hem11:47

Front and back yokes05:37

Bias cut bottom panel04:42

Button front13:21

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When it comes to creating a handmade wardrobe, this super-simple shirt will be your go-to pattern, featuring a casual fit and a contrast bias facing that comes together quickly. Known for her pattern line "100 Acts of Sewing," Sonya Philip demonstrates how to make her famous Shirt No. 1 pattern, plus three new variations: a contrasting yoke, a kicky bias-cut bottom, and a sweet button-front version. This pattern is designed to be simple enough for an absolute beginner but with enough customizations to keep an advanced sewist engaged. Shirt No.1 is an addictive wardrobe staple, with PDF patterns provided for all variations.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Lightweight woven fabric such as linen, cotton lawn, voile or natural fiber blend: 1½ yards for XS –L; 1¾ yards for XL-4X; If making bias bottom option, 2 – 2½ yards total will be needed
Additional ½ yard or fat quarter of fabric for bias tape
Sewing machine setup with matching thread
Tracing paper and pencil
Seam gauge
Washi tape
Tailor’s chalk or marking pencil
Quilting ruler
Scissors for paper and fabric
Pins
Rotary cutter
¾” bias tape maker
Iron and ironing surface
Buttons (optional)
Pattern PDF

Downloads:

Download Materials List Shirt_No1_Pattern.pdf

Learn how to:

Sew Shirt No. 1 Pattern
Adjust the length of a shirt
Make bias tape
Attach bias tape to the neck facing
Sew a front or back yoke
Sew a button-front variation
Make a bias cut bottom panel

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on sewing a basic shirt pattern and three ways you can customize it.
8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF with pattern pieces ($16 value)
Step-by-step expert instruction from patternmaker, Sonya Philip
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students