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James Tee Virtual Workshop

$150.00

If you weren’t able to come to one of the UK Retreats with me, this workshop is the next best thing! Join me to make the James Tee, one of the three patterns I designed as part of the UK Collection. Learn every single element live with me, one step at a time, & make yourself a classic knit tee!

The James Tee is a classic Breton-style knit top with a boxy fit. The gently curved boatneck opening is wide enough to read as a boatneck, but not so wide that your bra straps will show. The neckline is finished simply with a fold to the inside & topstitched in place. The drop shoulders allow for a grown-on cap style sleeve, or you can choose to sew the sleeves pieces on, for a bracelet length sleeve.

The straight side seams end with a split hem, with the back 1” longer than the front. The split side seam is finished with cotton twill tape, for a clean, ready-to-wear inspired finish.

This is a 3-part class, with 6 hours of class time.

If you weren’t able to come to one of the UK Retreats with me, this workshop is the next best thing! Join me to make the James Tee, one of the three patterns I designed as part of the UK Collection. Learn every single element live with me, one step at a time, & make yourself a classic knit tee!

The James Tee is a classic Breton-style knit top with a boxy fit. The gently curved boatneck opening is wide enough to read as a boatneck, but not so wide that your bra straps will show. The neckline is finished simply with a fold to the inside & topstitched in place. The drop shoulders allow for a grown-on cap style sleeve, or you can choose to sew the sleeves pieces on, for a bracelet length sleeve.

The straight side seams end with a split hem, with the back 1” longer than the front. The split side seam is finished with cotton twill tape, for a clean, ready-to-wear inspired finish.

This is a 3-part class, with 6 hours of class time.

WORKSHOP DATES:

  • Thursday, Jan 8, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Prep class

  • Thursday, Jan 15, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 1

  • Thursday, Jan 22, from 6:30-8:30pm Eastern - Construction class 2

SUPPLY LIST:

  • The James Tee (bust 32-57”) by Christine Haynes Patterns (me!).

  • 3/4 - 2 yards of medium weight knit fabric. Required yardage depends on the size being sewn, the view chosen, & the width of your fabric. Ideal fabrics are French terry, ponte, interlock knit, double knit, & jersey knit. Avoid fabrics with lots of drape or an open structure like loosely knitted sweater knits.

  • Thread

  • 1 1/2” yards of 3/8” cotton twill tape

TOOL LIST:

  • Sewing machine with stretch stitch options, or with a zigzag stitch. A serger can also be used for sewing seams.

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Ironing tools - pressing ham & sleeve board or sleeve roll

  • Sewing needle for your fabric weight & type

  • Hand sewing needle for buttons

  • Full sized scissors & small scissors for trimming (highly recommended)

  • Seam gauge or small ruler

  • Water soluble marking tool

  • Clear ruler, at least 2” x 18” (for putting your pattern pieces on grain during cutting)

  • Flexible tape measure

Please note: tools & supplies are sold separately & are not included in the class fee

SKILL LEVEL:

  • Advanced beginner: This is a great first knit project. If you’ve made a woven project or two in the past & are ready to take on knits, this is perfect! Note: this is not a “learn to sew” workshop, but it is an ideal first knit project.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Using a serger & a regular home sewing machine to sew seams with knits

  • Sewing twill tape into a seam to strengthen it

  • Side seam vent finished with twill tape

  • Hemming knits with twin needle

  • Working with interfacing in hems

  • Using a commercial sewing pattern

  • Reading & understanding commercial sewing pattern instructions

  • Printing & assembling a digital sewing pattern

  • Taking your measurements

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP DETAILS:

  • Workshops are taught by me, Christine Haynes, live from my home studio

  • Attendance is limited to ensure personal one-on-one attention

  • Workshops are led virtually through Zoom, a free video conferencing software that can be downloaded here

  • Students will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access to participate in the workshop (note: the bigger your screen, the easier it is to see the action!)

  • I teach using two cameras, so you can always see a close up of each step being taught, as well as have face to face interaction

  • A Zoom link & password will be emailed a day ahead of the first class session to the email address used in checkout, so be sure to type your email correctly upon checkout

  • Workshop sessions will be recorded so students that get behind, or need to miss a session, can rewatch the previous lesson & catch up

  • The focus of my workshops are on construction & technique. Fit is discussed, but due to the nature of Zoom workshops, fitting instruction is limited

Return Policy: Please note that there are no returns or refunds on workshops. The number of students is limited to ensure a good learning experience for each student, so when you reserve your spot, that is held for you, whether you attend or not. If you cannot attend the classes live during their scheduled time, students will still be able to learn by following along with the workshop recordings. Thank you for understanding!