How to Sew a Cuban Collar Vacation Shirt

Some people call it a camp collar, it's also known as a bowling shirt, but I personally prefer a Cuban Collar Vacation Shirt.
In this video tutorial I show the exact process I went through to sew the collar of this camp / bowling / vacation shirt.
I made mine out of a nice heavy linen.
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[@j.kelsey2743]

Has anyone ever told you you're like a bob ross of sewing

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my. That is a compliment of the highest order!

[@Isa-si6si]

Hi, Cornelius. 👋🏽 Really liked the simple way you teach, and the fact that you make sewing playlists is so 😎🙆🏻‍♀️ cool. Thanks for sharing. 🇧🇷

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. I am happy to hear that you like what I'm doing!

[@susanwoods174]

Just come bk from my grey morning walk here in Manchester UK and....... There's Corn!!!! Great!! Got my cuppa, feet up,, lovely. Thankyou.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thanks for checking in :) Walks are always wonderful so happy to hear you got out as well. Now I need my tea too.

[@efuaamor_G8t]

I'm watching a typical British vintage tutorial 🤩💯

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@LeahBZ]

This is just great! So glad I found you! Thanks!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you. I am glad you like it. 😊

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

wow, I love the style! I just wish I could keep up with what you're doing 😅

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yeah, this was in the early days of me figuring out how to make tutorials. I may one day do a proper full-length version. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronortiz7959]

THANK YOU

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And thank you!

[@n.mutair2506]

You are amazing 👏

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And you are kind :)

[@hawktools2650]

I now feel uncontrollable urges to smoke quality cigars and sip Havana Club Gran Reserva. Cornelius.. What have you done! Now I have to own one of these shirts, where can I buy one?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Haha! Well, it is the weekend so bust one out & light up. I'm going to have to open a shop one day where I sell my greatest hits. hmm...

[@moira7083]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a Vogue vintage dress pattern with a flat button up collar (without a stand) which I want to convert to “vacation style” - on the original the collar is just too big and from the pictures of other sewists who have made it, it doesn’t lie flat if left open. I wasn’t sure how to deal with this but I’m going to make a toile using your technique and your collar and placket measurement!,

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, hopefully it works out for you and the dress turns out as you desire.

[@greenteai6029]

You have no idea how thankful I am to have a guide for this pattern, if it weren't for you I would be stuck making something more akin to if asked a giraffe to draw what he thinks a human collar looks like, it would be very unfortunate

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. But also, I now kinda want to see what the giraffe comes up with :) Haha. Best of luck with your sewing projects.

[@sashaspivey9256]

This is amazing! You are adorable thank you for this video!!:)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well aren't you just kind. Thank you. 😏

[@joeault20]

Hi! I’ve recently started to learn how to sew and you’re videos have been awesome! Could I use the shirt pattern I created from your shirt pattern video from a month ago to create this shirt?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You sure can. There will be a little bit of adapting you'll need to do, but that's exactly what I did to make the shirt in this video.

[@ConchaJauregui-z1s]

How I can get this pattern ?

[@Maria-yf8fp]

Brilliant!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@yawace2110]

Gold ! 🔥

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks.

[@adriantvedt928]

Awsome video! Is there any place i can get the templates you use?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Unfortunately, no patterns available just yet, but perhaps one day. Thanks for watching.

[@esa_vreego9806]

What type of fabric do you use?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Just a good ol' fashion basic linen.

[@MARY-yv5bz]

Bravo ❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks

[@yassinshehata9297]

I really like this shirt, you made a great job! From where do u have the Cutting pattern?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks. It's a pattern that I made up myself.

[@yassinshehata9297]

@@CorneliusQuiring Oh really that's very nice! Can I buy this pattern somewhere and use it by myself

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I have not made any of my patterns available just yet, but plan to in the future. For now I suggest using a basic pattern off of freesewing.org

[@yassinshehata9297]

@@CorneliusQuiring thanks man :)

[@lifestylewithtimlotus]

Impressive 👍

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks.

[@KokanAgriculturegoatfarm]

Genuine ❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🤠🙏🏻

[@TheTenna1978]

Love it...

[@CorneliusQuiring]

thanks :)

[@angelopaul]

where can I get a pattern?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I do not have one available yet, but I will consider doing a proper pattern one day.

[@paulinamartinez4396]

I just wanto to look like Niall Horan, I'll make this shirt

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Then Naill you shall be. Good luck.

[@dxceit]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marikitaberbagi9813]

👍👍

[@CorneliusQuiring]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Cuntmilk]

This is so nice, but where can I find the pattern? I see no links, and can’t find it on your website or Instagram?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

There is no pattern for the full shirt. It is self-drafted. Perhaps I'll make one, one day. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@aureilliadi8625]

pattern please😭

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it.

[@benjamingray4488]

Can you make me some and sell them lol

[@CorneliusQuiring]

The idea is tempting to start a line of my own :)

[@zechariahmako]

Like I’ve been saying, I should have just saved all the cash I used to attend my fashion college where they didn’t even teach me this and just finish my studies here on KZbin like I started doing! This video right here I all I needed this morning. Thank you so much for sharing. You’re now my favorite KZbinr 🙃

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That is a compliment of the highest order. Thank you for the kind words! I am glad this video was of help to you. You're taking your learning into your own hands and that is a sign that you're taking your craft serious. I'm glad to hear it.

[@LeahBZ]

I agree! Favorite KZbinr, and fantastic teaching:))

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my, so kind.

[@reaganboadilumar5725]

Was able to make my first Cuban shirt after watching your video. Very educative, greetings from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yay! I've gone international! 😁 I am glad my video helped and thanks for letting me know.

[@reaganboadilumar5725]

@@CorneliusQuiring keep up your good work.

[@inktrooper.]

I'm impressed of how you keep elevating the quality of your videos and the garments you make. Had to re-watch this because later today I'll be sewing a Hawaiian shirt and it will be the first time I attempt to make a camp collar, I mean, a vacation collar. ;)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. Well I hope your Hawaiian shirt turns out well for you. Also, thank you for the kind words. Just trying to do some good work over here :)

[@imainek.6244]

The quality is impressive :O awesome work !! :)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That is very kind. Thank you!

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I wish I had watched this video before making my husband a Cuban collared shirt (we call it a Hawaiian style). Never having made men's wear before, I was lost. I "made" it work but the collar is bulky. THANKFULLY I have seen this video and now can make better versions of the shirt for him. I thank you. My husband will no doubt thank you in the future when is wearing the shirts I make him.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my. Well I am glad to have helped. Hopefully your next ones turn out well and a future "your welcome" to your husband. He's a lucky man. 😏

[@jbell6585]

I have been trying to figure out how to sew a Hawaiian/Vacation shirt for my boyfriend for 6 months, and you made it so easy! I'm going to steal one of his better fitting shirts to get the measurements, then make the pattern. THANK YOU!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful! Well I am happy to hear my video was of use for you. I hope it turns out well.

[@mosesndegwa6245]

I'm loving the finess of the collar facing man... I've done like two of this tho I need I need to have one collar heavier coz it doesn't fold nicely when I wear it... Is a facing advisable?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I would definitely recommend the facing even just for aesthetic purposes. If I make another one, I might even consider putting in interfacing to make it nice and rigid.

[@janiceliang9593]

Love your style sense. So pared down to important parts. Good design endures Your armscye on your band collar shirt needs deepening in armscye (draglines point to the problem . Love your humor and all your efforts .you are on the right track.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you for the kind words and thank you fo watching. I appreciate the tip. I am constantly trying to learn and improve, so feedback like yours goes a long way.

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

I just found your channel and became a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the videos you have coming for the new year. Plus, I'm going to be watching your back catalog of videos. So glad to see another man who enjoys sewing. I hope you'll do more detailed video's for sewing beginners. I'm trying to live a more frugal, simple and sustainable lifestyle. Keep up the good work.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. Well welcome aboard and thanks for watching. Yes, I plan to do more explainer / tips & tricks videos this year. It's always good to hear from people such as yourself.

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

@@CorneliusQuiring Thanks for your reply. Well I'm looking forward to seeing all those new videos. And before I forget. I want to pay you a compliment. I like the fact that you're using a vintage Singer sewing machine in a cabinet. And a singer machine that was one of the lower price models. This goes to prove a point that I've always felt strongly about. You don't have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a sewing machine or sewing products, to be able to turn out good work. Especially in today's economy, nobody can legitimately spend that kind of money. So thanks for proving that sewing can be for everybody and not just those comfortably off.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my, how complimentary. I have always been of the mindset of "just get to it." Use simple tools and learn the craft. It comes down to practise, not fancy things. I am glad that my approach makes sense to you in your own way. 😏 Thanks again.

[@spider1g5]

I canning say how disappointed I am I’m not hearing a veteran colonel of the West Indies war talking “jolly good sewing pattern ole chap” But good tutorial

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well let's just pretend and then it's real :) Thanks for watching.

[@andrealfarysie5640]

Omg you have a great content... Keep it up buddy... Thanks for the vids, im new in here hehe

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the support. Happy to have you around. ☺

[@susanbeebe8577]

Collar blind hem was nice. Your top stitching is primo! Happy New Year. Good inspiration.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you. I am quite happy with how it turned out too.

[@tahmidahmed8004]

Hi, could you please make a video of how to draft shirt pattern. That would be really useful

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well you're in luck. A series on making shirts is coming up soon!

[@mathguy3801]

Nice job! You are becoming the pattern making master!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you! That's an awfully kind sentiment.

[@trp100]

hey please explain how to make the front placket invisible stitch

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Noted, I will consider making such a video.

[@civilheart5355]

Good job! You're a handsome teacher and model. AWESOME❤

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Im' glad you learned something from my video.

[@namiera3500]

ok, i need to make this. where could i get this pattern? :(

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Unfortunately, no pattern is available at the moment, but if you have a basic shirt pattern to begin with, you should be able to replicate this on your own :) Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@themastercommander]

This looks great! Will definitely use this tutorial for my next shirt, thank you!!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am happy to hear it. Good luck with your make.

[@XO_DANNY]

For a second he kinda looked like TFUE for some reason

[@CorneliusQuiring]

TFUE is my side project and this is my main gig :) haha. Yeah, we look similar.

[@robinson101011]

Hi, Can you tell me where to get a pattern for this shirt?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Unfortunately, no pattern is available for this shirt ... yet. I made it myself.

[@matthewaskari2946]

Where did u find the pattern for this shirt?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It was my own custom pattern.

[@Elkycreates]

Exactly what I was looking for. My pyjama jacket has the same collar finish. Thank you!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful! Well I hope it works out and sleep well!

[@scottcoleman2687]

What pattern did you use?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

This is a pattern I created for myself. If you have a pattern for a shirt like this, a slight tweak to the design and you'll be able to make it. You could also make it from scratch based on this video

[@jamesfinley8261]

Corenelius!!! Wonderful shirt! It is tough to see it come together (right side/wrong side) when both sides are so similarly white. But you know what you are doing. I find myself smiling the while time in your videos - thanks for making them so enjoyable. You are a very cool guy!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That is awfully kind and it makes me happy that you're happy watching my videos! I agree it can get a little confusing in terms of right side / wrong side and I'll be cognizant of it moving forward. You're cool! :)

[@newgenerationdrummerschann2991]

Nice, your work is clean Please what the name of the machines you used

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you. I have have a Singer 3102 and the serger is a Janome 1110DX.

[@newgenerationdrummerschann2991]

@@CorneliusQuiring thanks

[@jamietorres5376]

Lovely tutorial

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh, my pleasure. I am glad you were able to get something from my video. If you end up posting your make, do tag me in it. I'd like to see.

[@jamietorres5376]

Cornelius Quiring haha yes of course! It might take quite a while before i finish this project though because im quite new to sewing and im currently busy, but I’ll definitely tag you once i complete it 🌷

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Wonderful. A good make is worth the time.

[@kobusvanzyl7222]

Great song

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@channelofmysteries8597]

Iike it too

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks.

[@AcousticJacob]

The best!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

😊🙏🏻

[@arthurwellesley1815]

You look like the twin brother of my barber with that shirt on😅 great vid

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am indeed the twin brother. In another dimension, for sure I am the brother :)

[@bassx6071]

...Or the reincarnation of Eric Blair (George Orwell). Very nice shirt!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Handsome fella that Eric.

[@letsstartsewing]

Amazing Shirt! Do you have any sewing books you would recommend?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am finding the metric guide to sewing menswear a good book right now.

[@klips9408]

I cant see how you make the pattern since its yellow. This video is so thorough step by step.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I hadn't considered that, but thank you for pointing it. I will try to create more contrast in the future.

[@mitsubishilancergeromiano2399]

Wassup...watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 and your videos was helpful ....

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Wonderful. Happy to hear it helped. Thanks for watching ... from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@MelindasLifeandstyle]

I love this shirt. You do such nice work. My son is going to be getting a few linen shirts like this.Melinda

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Lucky boy. Hopefully they turn out well and he enjoys them :) Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching.

[@DDs878]

Wheres the pattern from?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Custom made.

[@sizzlacir]

I am all about Corn @ 9:43

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Handsome devil he is! ;)

[@thebasiq3244]

I absolutely loved this tutorial, ill try this my self 💛

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@Reuben-]

That was one well put together shirt and video! This looked like an approachable shirt project too, I'm sure more went into it, but that's a handsome shirt.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh thank you. I'm glad you appreciated the efforts of this project/video. Thanks for watching.

[@user-jz2bm4wz1g]

Great fit and classic style!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I agree and thanks.

[@k3of5ks]

Glad to see you back. Nice job on your shirt. I would not have thought to tack down the facing piece with a blind hem. Watch out for those G2 pens. One leak and your shirt is done thus the reason for pocket protectors. 😂

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I was double checking before every shot to make sure the pen tip was inside for fear of a stain! I am going to have to get myself a small single pen pocket protector ... or just make one :)

[@tigerpunk1996]

Thank you for the tutorial, I am making a similar shirt using a free mood pattern and I wanted to add a back neck facing but I wasn't sure how to do it with a connected front facing.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I hope yours turned out as you hoped.

[@khuloodalbna4834]

جعلتها تبدون عمليه بسيطه جدا. You made it seams Very easy. Good job

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. I am happy you were able to understand.

[@marcodorsett5826]

Where did you get/how did you make your pattern pieces before cutting the favric

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I made the pattern pieces myself based on a basic torso pattern I created many moons ago. I plan to eventually make full tutorial on drafting tops.

[@pyramide7214]

Good job 🙂

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you 😊

[@tjswc1458]

This looks great, maybe an 40s like loop collar would even look better with its spear point collar

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That's a fun idea. I also learned something new: spear point collars. 😏

[@md.akhtarmaster]

No option to Dubble thumbs up sir ur really cool and thank ×1000 u so much sir

[@CorneliusQuiring]

and thank you for your support and your interest.

[@hotguyfranky]

Thank you for this! For some reason I could not wrap my head around how to finish this type of collar.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Wonderful, I'm glad to have been able to share the knowledge to help you to cross the finish line.

[@chomarcelino7279]

Great work! Was wondering if you have a tutorial on how to make that slit detail on the side seam?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Not yet, but I plan to do one eventually. It may be a few months, full disclosure.

[@muhammadtuaha7962]

Ahh its a great video man but my eyes hurt it was so difficult to concentrate on the white clothe with yellow markings jsjskskkdksd

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, yellow on white does not show up well. It was a learning lesson and I try to do as much contrast colours as I can in my newsest videos.

[@arwalam4622]

شكرآ للترجمة بلغة العربية ❤❤ استفدت كثيرآ

[@CorneliusQuiring]

رائع ، أنا سعيد لسماع ذلك.

[@Hana_suki]

Hello amazing tutorial ❤️ new subb, may i ask will this method works if i want to do a double yoke?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I imagine it should work, yes. I think you could even tuck the collar inside of the double yoke if done in the right order.

[@slorichardson18]

This was brilliant, I tried it and it worked perfectly! Thanks

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful, I'm happy it worked out for you!

[@Aushirye]

this is so impressive!!!! amazing work

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@ogarakukingsley7376]

Great Work Bro, thanks. I like your T-shirts too

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am happy to hear. Thanks for letting me know.

[@kizzclevi2498]

Struggling to put a shirt together 😂my Course tutor just didn’t give me a yoke pattern so I’m watching different videos how to just sew the shirt without a yoke. Hopefully I figure it out. You’re too good I’m just a newbie in sewing a shirt but I want to learn from my mistakes 🤦🏾‍♀️😄

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well it sounds like you're doing it right then. Mistakes is how I have learned too.

[@kizzclevi2498]

Cheers 👍😊

[@crxthrasher]

May I ask what pattern you used? I really like how it's roomy but not over sized.

[@simplyratu]

So amazing. well done Cornelius

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Why thank you!

[@opisuatan]

Hey man, i love what you making. Make the pattern please.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Get a basic button up pattern off of freesewing.org, then all you have to do is tweak it with what I've show here and boom, you've got the pattern!

[@KeeganCarda-rj6lc]

Love it! Do you have links for the pattern you are using?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Unfortunately, no patterns are available, it's a self-drafted piece.

[@taadimodipa1704]

Thank you. I'm making this on the morning.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh nice, Good luck. Hopefully it turns out well.

[@Ale-390]

How many yards would I need for it?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

1 to 1.5yrs

[@guldenwelter4844]

Thank you so much. I really liked the way you did.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh my. Well thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@xxxxx_xxxx_rule]

I wanna know what type of collars they are wearing in a movie SCARFACE with suits

[@themultiathlete9829]

What is the name of the tool you use at time stamp 2:04 ? Thanks

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That is called a sewing Gauge. I will be publishing a short video all about it on Tuesday :)

[@roger.create]

Is there a pattern i can buy ?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Not that I have available, unfortunately.

[@douglasmalthus]

A máquina de costura é da série cabeçote cast iron (246, 244, 3930, 974, 875 etc.), o cabeçote é feito em ferro maciço do Brasil, das Minas Gerais. Creio que vi um vídeo onde fora dito que a máquina vista em 12:04 foi fabricada aqui no Brasil - estas máquinas de costura são ótimas! Eu tenho uma 3930, duas 974, uma 244 e uma 15c - todas fabricadas no Brasil pela falida Singer - são ótimas máquinas de costurar, fazem bordados diferentes e você ainda pode "fabricar" cames diferentes em resina ou plástico - não as troco por nenhuma destas máquinas de costura modernas. Tenho também uma 831G feita na Alemanha em 1960, também pela Singer. Tenho duas Elgin Ultramatic do Brasil e uma Bernina suíça. Máquinas antigas têm pontos mais bonitos, mais estáveis e têm ritmo. Minhas industriais são Yamato e Juki, mas adoraria ter uma PFAFF 138 e uma de duas agulhas paralelas. Seus vídeos com o som das máquinas ao fundo são melhores de assistir do que aqueles com músicas de fundo. Saudações do Brasil!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento e seus pensamentos.

[@douglasmalthus]

@@CorneliusQuiring Você costura melhor que um monte de costureiras que conheço e é muito cuidadoso com suas máquinas de costura - isso é valioso! Parabéns!

[@babarindeoladayo1634]

You did great.well done.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm happy to hear it. 🙏🏻

[@RustyBobbins]

That’s a beautiful shirt.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@nathanbalbuena7574]

hi! where can I find this pattern??

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Currently, there is no pattern available for this shirt specifically.

[@jennylharrellcatron1454]

Great job!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks!

[@igawisniewska5456]

Amazing job Corn 👍👍😚

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Many thank yous.