Sew a Men’s Shirt: Part 1- Back, Front, Pockets and Yoke M8415

[@bethsims665]

Catherine you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for explaining the process from start to finish. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@rosariacarlostella9105]

Thanks Catherine. I just spent some time this morning unpicking an old buisness shirt of my husbands, to make him a new one with some beautiful Egyptian shirting cotton I came across and the cutting points you highlight are going to come in very handy. I will follow your steps and make sense of what I learnt from deconstructing the commercially made shirt. Thanks so much. You’re amazing ❤

[@TriciaLBarber]

Thank you for showing some tips on sewing a man’s shirt.

[@tinanassar9431]

Yeah, finally someone doing men's clothing! Thank you!

[@sweetpea5539]

I just love this tutorial! Thank you for your pacing and detailed explanations. I wish Simplicity (the big four) would start sponsoring videos like these. It would really encourage a lot of makers like me that are self taught and KZbin taught sewists. I appreciate the time and care you put into this tutorial. My husband loved the shirt. It’s nice to have a more formal option than M6044 (which he also loves!!) Tock Custom does a great video of that one. I look forward to your next make!!

[@mariarees7495]

Hi, I'm from the U.K. Found you by chance,searching for sleeve plackets!! BUT it is your explanation of adding the button/buttonhole band.OMG it's BRILLIANT, THANK-YOU so much I will NEVER do these bands per pattern instructions. I'm enjoying your tutorials. Keep up the good work .🤩🤩

[@UniversalEngineer]

OK…. Now you have us guys’ attention! And, you’re such the “bully “! 🥰

[@daxxydog5777]

Keeping the tension front and back was a trick I learned from Sandra Betzina back in the 90s! I was lucky enough to attend one of her classes back then, she’s so awesome.

[@CatherineSews]

Wow, learning from a master! I would’ve loved to attend that!

[@gerrysiebert8639]

Thank you. Pattern confusing re front band/cutting off left front. I was ready to throw entire thing in garbage until I found your sewalong!!!!

[@AngeVPV]

Happy Holidays! May 2024 be filled with health and happiness!

[@lesleylatham8414]

You've got such skill at teaching. Thanks for explaining everything so well. Making the not so obvious.....obvious. Much appreciated!!!!

[@rfinnie1]

You are an amazing instructor. I love all your tips and tricks to sew a professional looking placket front shirt! Thank you!

[@bajaboolie]

So many clever tricks for working with plaid! Thank you. I have a shirt pattern similar to this that I’m intimidated by (it’s *just* outside my skill set but wanted to grow… ), so this is super helpful. ETA: I just finished watching this; you explain things so well and I’m so glad I found this before starting my shirt. That yoke bit would have been impossible without a visual. I’ve just subscribed to your channel. 😊

[@haruteka]

I bought the M8415 pattern yesterday without knowing about your tutorial. I got home and found you and I feel so lucky! I watched all the videos but haven't started yet, but I can't wait to sew along with you. I have never done a collar before but I know that I will be in good hands with your detailed instructions. Thank you for putting this out there! :)

[@CatherineSews]

That’s so perfect! I look forward to hearing how it goes!

[@jignapatel75]

Wow. Mad props for fantastic plaid matching. 😊. Also loved the corner pocket technique.

[@deborahchatfield771]

Thank you so much for this video and all your others. For the first time, I am making a shirt with this yolk, and I know for certain that I wouldn’t have been able to make sense of the written instructions. Following your video, it turned out perfect, I’d go as far to say it’s magic (that’s how I described it to my husband). Now for the next video and collar!

[@CatherineSews]

That is so wonderful to hear!!

[@marthaluciagarcia176]

I always learn tricks from you thank you so much

[@Monga_Makes_Things]

Oh I needed this a few weeks ago 😂 I made my husband a Patterns for Pirates Lumberjack shirt out of plaid flannel. I always learn cool tricks from you so thank you for doing these videos ! Hubby was so pleased with his shirt, I’ll make another one 😊 -Addie

[@CherylGrube]

Oh thank you. I'm so excited to watch the whole series. Button down shirts are my preferred item to sew and wear. I'm trying to learn to sew one with a princess seam. Your video series will really help me!

[@robinwhitehead6658]

I love your videos and have picked up so many great tips! I don't have a serger, but I have a decent Brother sewing machine with lots of stitch options. It would really help me if you talked about what stitch to use on the sewing machine as an alternative option. I find that topic confusing, and I am not sure if some projects really require serging or not. You are such a great teacher, and I appreciate how you are able to explain things in simple terms for those of us trying to be sustainable and make beautiful pieces!

[@kaleidoscopehome-culture2415]

I just bought this pattern a few months ago and did a search and found you. I really like how you're using flannel with this pattern. You're instructions are very clear and well done!! Thank you very much😊

[@solarwinds-]

I love the way you sewed the yoke, it's easier than the burrito method.

[@kcastillo0319]

I hate to be a know-it-all, but this is the original burrito yoke method as taught by Margaret Islander. She introduced the burrito concept to home sewers. I have her shirt making DVD. Amazing. Catherine - this is a great video. I'm not cringing as I watch. So many bad techniques are propagated on YT. Super enjoyable to watch. Now I want to make a button shirt for myself. I just came across your channel. I am subscribing. Thanks again. Kay in Dallas, Texas

[@elainelear4982]

I'm enjoying that matched plaid.

[@lilaholland5764]

Thank you Catherine!

[@acfpta2000]

I'm so excited for this series!

[@praxisfurnaturheilkunde5394]

Liebe Catherine, das Hemd werde ich vermutlich nie nähen, aber eine Weste würde ich sehr gerne nähen. Könnten Sie vielleicht darüber ein Video machen?

[@chippy1948]

Fabulous, thank you. Beginner here, You make me believe I do that!😊

[@Seejaysew]

Love the plaid matching!

[@monicahaigh4490]

Great tutorial Catherine. Thanks for sharing

[@themamachar]

You are so smart. Thank you.

[@et4606]

Sew happy! I started work on a men's style shirt for myself previously, but got stuck. I just decided to pick it up again. As always, your instructions and attitude are great. Thank you!

[@karenlowes7802]

Yay! For part one. Thank-you 😊

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It will not move if you use school glue to hold it. A hot dry iron will help set the school glue. The school glue will wash out later.

[@CatherineSews]

That is definitely worth a try!

[@daxxydog5777]

Glue basting! Quilters do this.

[@karennoll3801]

Great video! Gotta ask -- were you using hockey pucks as pattern weights? A truly Canadian DIY if I ever saw one...brilliant!

[@CatherineSews]

Haha, yes I was! Very Canadian, eh!?

[@Heyreneesews]

Thank you❤

[@bonnierobbins4230]

Awesome fabric!😊

[@pamelawillis9714]

Wonderful instruction. Thank you.

[@denisepennell3871]

I enjoy your channel. You explain things very well and make it easy to follow. I have been sewing for many years, but have never used a serger. Some of my projects I wish I had one to finish them off better. What brand would you recommend for someone just starting out using one? Thank you for you help

[@CatherineSews]

I love BabyLock, but I’ve rarely met a serger I didn’t like!

[@WeAREnotUnited]

How timely!! I’m guessing any pattern will work with similar details.

[@cynthiafeldberg4782]

Good instructions, thanks

[@AngeVPV]

I am going to use your teachings to sew my kid a plaid shirt for Festival du Voyager next February. I am using Lutterloh pattern which have ZERO instructions!

[@CatherineSews]

Perfect! That’s great to hear!

[@marryadkinson7918]

Love it

[@jimlux28]

I just bought this pattern and I’m gonna make the shirt. I don’t understand the differences between the three long sleeve versions. Can you help?

[@CatherineSews]

@@jimlux28 Very small differences. View D has a French cuff and E uses contrast fabric on the collar and cuffs.

[@helenwood3199]

Why grade instead of cut all layers in one pass if the objective is to eliminate bulk?

[@ladyflimflam]

If you cut them all the same length you still have the same bulk. Grading makes a gentle hill instead of a bump.

[@altaroberts5105]

I don't like top stitching. I can never get it perfectly straight like you do.

[@marilyngandhi8571]

👋👩‍🦳👌🇦🇺 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Maplecook]

Woooooooot!!!

[@katieduffy593]

I liked the way the yoke looked. I thought it looked intentional

[@ladyflimflam]

I always thought mens shirts are pretty easy. Bust point doesn’t matter and sleeves are sewn on the flat. Easy-peasy.

[@CatherineSews]

It’s just the collar, collar stand, yoke, button placket and sleeve placket that can be a tad tricky!

[@katieduffy593]

'sort of bullying it as I go' ha ha ha

[@shirleyvowell9563]

Catherine I have subscribed and watched for months. Something has been bothering me. Since your friend does most of the sewing sh9ouldn't you add her name to the videos so she also would get prestige..and be paid from KZbin. It seems only fair for both of you..and such a blessing!

[@CatherineSews]

Hi Shirley, it’s just me doing the sewing! I’ve made a few videos with friends but I do most of the sewing in those videos too. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing.

[@helenwood3199]

Is this man shirt for your husband or for you?

[@praxisfurnaturheilkunde5394]

Sie sagt beim Zuschneiden, sie macht ein Large, also ist es nicht für sie selbst, denke ich.

[@CatherineSews]

For my husband 😉

[@letacarr6121]

Well I won’t be using plaid! Too fiddley!