In this age of technology, machine-made, and quantity-over-quality.... you are precious to humanity! People who craft by hand are invaluable, indispensable, and vital treasures.
Attempted my first shirt ever yesterday. Twice. Twice failed, as I only see cosplay and never actual functional clothes, watched this video now I know all I did wrong! Thanks a lot
I'm afraid this is no more hand made than anything in Primark or the maxx. they lock children in shopping containers for 12 hours a day in the baking heat to make our clothes because capitalism is great.
But you understand that THE humanity IS choosing quantity-over-quality ? xD If they weren't, there wouln't be that many shitty clothes out there because they wouldn't sell ;)
As Jobe2301 stated: You are indispensable… and a vital treasure to all sewist’s. 😊 Your facilitation style makes it so logical, easy and fun to learn💃💃💃
At 53.9 years of age, I've sewn my first dress shirt using McCall's 6044m pattern. I followed along with TockCustom's video. However, before I started, I watched this video multiple times and adjusted the pattern to suit my needs. My 75 year old mother was very impressed with my finished shirt. This was because you refined my education and saved me decades of practice. I modified the pattern and improved it so much faster. Thank you for the extra education. Keep teaching my brother!!
Oh wonderful and good on you for making your first shirt. I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching and greetings to yourself and your mom.
Your tutorials make me realize how much love went into my dresses, shirts and suits and dresses my Mother made for me. She was trained in England when she was 14, when they took up a trade after completing their education. God bless you for sharing your knowledge
You are doing so many things well in these videos. First, you do a great job explaining the information. You really know how to organize a lesson and focus on things that are useful and not already obvious. But there are a lot of other things, too. Your editing is good. Your sound quality is good. You have set up your background in a great way. You are using good lighting and depth of field. Your diagrams are great. Your delivery is great. You are absolutely nailing it. Nice work.
The shoulder seams should also be moved forward by an inch to an inch and a half. You do good work, and I'm glad to see you open to still learning as you go.
Indeed, this is a good point, especially for those looking to wear a lot of coats. It reduces the discomfort of the seam rubbing against the shoulder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I’ve been wanting to make more menswear and I’m so happy that I found your channel!! The pace and explanations for your techniques are perfect - thank you so much!
@@CorneliusQuiring Unfortunately in my current state, the most I can do is give you a 👍and subscribe, although I would like to do more to support you. As am just a student from the far corner of the Earth 🤣.
I had an aha moment about how to add button plackets. I’ve watched this multiple times throughout my sewing journey and everything just clicked. Thank you!
Besides the fact that you're such a wonderful teacher and that I will thank you forever for this detailed video, I think that now industrial machines have taken away most of these skills from our culture. It used to take so much time and precision to put a shirt together. A valuable exercise also for our brains. Gonna go sewing one now!
I am new to garment sewing and found you recently. I have to say, I have seen my share of sewing videos but yours are pure perfection. Congratulations for your good work and thank you for the care you take to show your art. It is a true inspiration to me. 💞
Thank you for the very kind words, I am glad to hear that you appreciate my efforts and thank you for taking the watching my content. Happy sewing, you've got a world of potential ahead of yourself.
I'm a 71-year old man who just took up sewing a few years ago. I've sewn several commercial shirt patterns, but always wanted to give drafting one from scratch a try! I've got a pot belly and usually wind up going one size bigger for a comfortable fit!! I know I came across one of your videos on how to accommodate big bellies, so will review that and give a making a shirt from scratch a go. Thanks again for your excellent videos and I will post with any further questions. Thanks again for sharing your expertise with the sewing community!
I am your new 71 yr old Australian fan. Your explanations and lessons in general are the best on RUclips and trust me I have watched them all. I am sorry I can’t afford to be a patron. ❤️
This might be the best, in depth, explanation of how to make a shit with great descriptions of every step along the way. Now it doesn't feel so out of my reach to make a shirt for myself
Wanting to make my husband a shirt & just found your videos. I have made many a blouse for myself & have to say you have some tips that are SO good. Your videos are really clear, so many I've watched are rushed & not lit well. I also love that you have a right arm issue just like my husband so it made me think about making different sleeves - duh!
@@CorneliusQuiring thanks! I just drafted the basic shirt pattern. Do you recommend making a muslin of that for fitting before drafting the rest for this pattern? Or making this whole pattern as the muslin? Taking a math brain break for now!
Yes, I suggest getting the basic draft right first. It's a bit more work upfront but will save you a lot of time on the back end once you get to making the button up. Happy sewing.
Thank you for the reminder that it takes a few tries! I get scared to try anything at all because I'm worried I won't be good at certain things. But we try and we learn, and we try again, and maybe third time's a charm!
The quality of your content is insanely good and so thorough! Thank you so much for all the tutorials you've made. They've helped me so much with my sewing skills. Can't wait to make a million funky patterned shirts
This is one of the best drafting & sewing videos I've seen on button up shirts. Your teaching style is thorough, clear and so well explained and executed. Looking forward to signing up for your online courses on women's shirts once they're released.
Your sewing is remarkably neat considering you're not basting before sewing! Pins are faster but only provide a few attachment points, whereas basting prevents weird puckers, shifting and pulling of the fabric as it's essentially a long running stitch at the seam line. Plus, no broken needles, and a perfectly clear sewing line to follow! I'd also recommend drafting without seam allowances, drawing all seam lines, and transferring every point and mark to line up your pieces perfectly. Any slightly stretchy, slippery, or fluffy fabric prone to unraveling would greatly benefit from seam lines and basting, maybe even thread marking seam lines for extremely mischievous fabrics. It's a small change but these tiny details make a difference, much like your right angle trick!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Polina. This is great advice for myself and for others watching the video/reading the comments. Indeed, the little details do matter. Happy sewing.
omg you're a life saver. i'm about to submit my technical shirt assignment next week and this video really helped a ton. I have subscribed and I'll be watching your channel more. Pls continue to make these long from scratch tutorials. I'm a beginner fashion design student and these videos are really helpful for me. sometimes I understand better watching these tutorials than in class
I just discovered your channel this weekend. my girlfriend is now getting into sewing and she always struggled to find a good introduction into developing your own patterns. thanks to you we found the amazing books of Winifred Aldrich and of course your lovely channel. no hipster talk, just plain and simple, easy to follow sewing videos. we just started with your channel, so we have a lot to catch up. thanks for your work and your dedication. you deserve the full success. little hint: if people in the comments write something about how this video helped them developing their business, growing successful into high-potential markets with careful CRO and investments into future proof markets and all the other business BS, your channel will get a lot more monetisation :D
Probably best to stay away from crypto-type comments I guess?! I am glad that the 2 of you got value from my video. Thank you for watching. I am glad you are liking the book as well. It's been quite helpful to me. Hopefully, you two are able to make everything you want and there's a world of sewing potential ahead for you both.
wanted to give you the biggest thank you for creating your button-up shirt tutorial series! thanks to your guidance, I managed to create something from scratch that actually looked nice! I was so happy that it brought tears to my eyes 🥹
Cornelius, I love your videos. Am about to buy a sewing machine. Today. Remains to be seen how I’ll get on, but I think your delightful tutorials will be a great help. Thanks Man.
definitely the best tutorial out there, even the pattern I bought didn't have as useful a tutorial as yours. Thank you for moving slowly and answering questions even a beginner is afraid to.
I learned to all kinds of clothes, a book was my teacher, I make wedding dresses, all haute couture, also men's shirts and pants,and I only went to school for two years,books have been my teacher. Always learn in life...today I only do my clothes . Thank!
It sounds like you have a great skillset in making clothes. That is awesome, especially since you're completely self-taught. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself.
You should try using a 1/4-inch seam on your neckline and collar pieces to help you have an easier time sewing them together. At least on the collar stand and neckline, if not the top collar.
This is a great tip. I hadn't thought of that. Also, I learned how to make a coat lining from your bomber jacket series. I'm rather chuffed to see you in the comments. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I just completed my first long sleeved shirt, it's a tobacco brown linen shirt, and I am super happy with it! I've done a few short sleeved summer shirts earlier, but this is my first attempt at long sleeves. Couldn't have done it without your guide! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :)
You are a master teacher! I'm doing my first go at a men's button-down shirt and your video made all the difference. The last part is very encouraging because my projects always need adjustments 😂
Really enjoy the way you present. Lost a lot of weight as my Covid project and now need to make a bunch of new clothes - including at least 5 new shirts. Been a long time since i made a shirt so this was an excellent review. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying it's definitely not an exact science. I don't know how many times I've heard someone fretting over getting it just-right, or perfect. Adding headaches for no reason is not productive. I love that it's trial and error and so much can be left to personal preference.
I was going to make a few long sleeve shirts, but ended up making them short sleeve. Tho cuffs are a great deal of work. Thank you for your guidance on doing the cuffs. Now I can try again and make long sleeve.
Hi my friend happy new year to you and your mom and the rest of the family tru blood sweat and tears you have come along way I have been watching you for quiet a while now and I do love your videos what I learn from others In one hour I learnt from you in 5 minutes keep up the good work and God bless you and famy
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sticking around over the years to watch my content. I really appreciate it. Indeed, it's been a journey learning to sew and make videos. I hope you are well too and best wishes in 2023.
Recently found your channel and although I don’t sew any garments yet… watching your stuff intrigues me and gives me the itch to continue learning. Thank you thank you 🙏 👍
A little tip on sewing set in sleeves, is to run a basting stich across the top of your sleeve cap. It helps the curve of the cap. The basting stitch is to be pulled out after the regular permanent stitch is made.
Keep up the great work! I have only ever made cosplay clothing, but I adore your videos. You are an excellent communicator and your explanations are clear, concise and easy to understand. Thank you! Have you ever considered doing a video about which products/tools you purchase and why? Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words about my content and thank you for watching. I have thought about making a video about my tools, so it's good to know there would be an interest. Spoiler alert: it's mostly very simple tools. Also, I hope you're having fun making what you make as well.
My day-to-day wardrobe is 100% self-made these days (minus socks and boxers). I have a couple purchased coats as well but otherwise, all me :) How about you? I hope you're well. It's nice to hear from you.
I have to admit, most of my wardrobe is RTW. I’m trying to create a thoughtful me made wardrobe. I want to start filling the holes in my wardrobe and invest in quality fabrics. I want my garments to look handmade not homemade so I’m always trying to improve so I feel like the more expensive materials will not get wasted.
Been following you for a while now, made my first pair of trousers last year with your vid and now can't wait to make a shirt as well! Thanks a lot for making these ❤️
Would you by chance have more information on how to make "fine" dress shirts? I'm specifically looking for tutorials on shirt pleats, darts, flat felled seams, etc. Possibly even French cuffs and other variations! I've seen other videos out there with more information on these topics, but I've been enjoying your content specifically :)
I just started making my shirt. I tried copying a shirt i like that fits me well. I drafted a pattern. Its not the best, but cloth can be very forgiving. I had to work and ive been gone longer than i thought. Maybe another day of work and ill get the rest done. Ive gotten the sides and back sewn and my collar and sleeves cut and waiting for me. Im excited to refine my skill since i found light blue cotton polo ralph lauren sheets for $15! I have to make that one count.
Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. It's great to get to hear about the folks watching my content. Good on you for giving it a go and may the next one be even better.
Thanks for this video, and all of your videos -- you're creating incredible content, and I'm super grateful to you for taking the time to produce it! I have a quick question about how you constructed the double yoke: is there a functional difference, or a difference in the end result, from simply sandwiching your back panel between the two yoke faces, sewing them together, and enclosing that bottom seam between the two yoke faces along the bottom, when compared to the "burrito" style rolling method you've used here? I'm just trying to understand if the result is actually different and I can't see that, or if it's simply another method to the same end. Thanks in advance!
Correct, there isn't a difference between the two in the end. The reason for my burrito technique is to reduce the chances of error. Using the sandwich technique, the risk of the 2 sides of the yoke not being aligned is increased as you're sort of sewing blind with the layer underneath. I hope that helps and thanks for watching.
Hi Cornelius 👋 I love your video however I see you use different sewing foots could you tell us what type of sewing foot you use in each step. Maybe it is only me who cares, however I think it will be nice so that we could follow you step by step as well. But that is my only critique i have. However this comment comes will a lot of appreciation and thanks so keep doing what you do.
Absolutely and thanks for pointing this out. There's a zipper foot that I use when I need to sew close to an outside edge without slipping off. The one will the small hole is called a straight stitch presser foot. This one is good for sewing in a straight line and the small hole prevents the fabric underneath from moving as much when the needle goes up and down. Finally, I use a regular presser foot. I hope that helps and thank you for watching!
what an amazing video! Thank you so much!!! May I ask you a very big favour? can you make a tutorial about man tie? there are some on youtube but none of them seem to be the proper way tie are well made. One again I thank u very much indeed for sharing your knowledge
This is very well illustrated and explained. But I have a question. Can I ask why you didn't simply slice up the centre back and open out the amount you needed for the box pleat, and insert a paper triangle? Would that not have saved a lot of re-drawing the armhole and side seam on both sides? Please tell me if that would work or I am missing something important.
That technique could certainly work. The reason I do all the re-drawing is so that I have a nice straight line where it connects to the yoke and therefore falls down nice and straight.
Great video, hoping to give it a try soon! What kind of fabric do you recommend? I was hoping to mimic the fabric on my favorite shirts but I have no idea where to start. I believe it’s cotton with some stretch. Any idea? Thanks in advance!
I think it's really up to you and whatever kind of fabric you want. If you're going to have a bit of stretch in there, I suggest perhaps using a walking foot. Good luck and hopefully it turns out as you hope!
I read somewhere that the white side of the pressing ham is for higher temperature pressing, and the plaid side is for lower temperature pressing, by the way. What I'm most confused about is how to measure for a cuff that is curved instead of rectangle (or anything that will be a section of a cone, like a tapered cuff or a hat band). Do you think you could make a video on that, if you think people would be interested...... ? I get that I can measure the length of the curved lines, but don't know how much curve I should put in that length. Thanks!
Yes, the 2 sides are meant for different fabrics. With my specific one, I haven't noticed a difference. Full disclosure, my ham is on the cheaper end which is probably why. 😬 As for the curved section, that is an interesting video idea indeed. Thank you for suggesting it and I will consider it. The short answer, for now, is that it would be just like I measured the curve of the collar band :) Thanks for watching. I hope you're well.
I followed your step-by-step procedure, and everything went smoothly with precise accuracy and a beautiful finishing touch. However, I noticed that the collar section turned out differently from what you had demonstrated. The stitching on the bottom part of the collar I messed up from the one you had mentioned please add measurements of your in collar part also because your measurements are same as me. If possible, could you please update that specific part? I truly appreciate your guidance as it enabled me to sew a shirt with a wonderful finish. Thank you so much for amazing video I learnt alot from your it.
Yes, I plan to eventually do another video focused just on the collar part. Thank you for the suggestion. I am glad you were able to make the shirt and that it turned out well for yourself. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
In this age of technology, machine-made, and quantity-over-quality.... you are precious to humanity! People who craft by hand are invaluable, indispensable, and vital treasures.
How very kind of you to say. Thank you and thanks for watching.
Attempted my first shirt ever yesterday. Twice. Twice failed, as I only see cosplay and never actual functional clothes, watched this video now I know all I did wrong! Thanks a lot
I'm afraid this is no more hand made than anything in Primark or the maxx. they lock children in shopping containers for 12 hours a day in the baking heat to make our clothes because capitalism is great.
But you understand that THE humanity IS choosing quantity-over-quality ? xD
If they weren't, there wouln't be that many shitty clothes out there because they wouldn't sell ;)
As Jobe2301 stated: You are indispensable… and a vital treasure to all sewist’s. 😊 Your facilitation style makes it so logical, easy and fun to learn💃💃💃
At 53.9 years of age, I've sewn my first dress shirt using McCall's 6044m pattern. I followed along with TockCustom's video. However, before I started, I watched this video multiple times and adjusted the pattern to suit my needs. My 75 year old mother was very impressed with my finished shirt. This was because you refined my education and saved me decades of practice. I modified the pattern and improved it so much faster. Thank you for the extra education. Keep teaching my brother!!
Oh wonderful and good on you for making your first shirt. I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching and greetings to yourself and your mom.
I'm 54.1 years old, used this channel to create my second shirt, and my 80+ year old mother is also very impressed! 😀 Thank you Cornelius 🙏
Your tutorials make me realize how much love went into my dresses, shirts and suits and dresses my Mother made for me. She was trained in England when she was 14, when they took up a trade after completing their education. God bless you for sharing your knowledge
Indeed. It sounds like you had a wonderful mom who made you all those clothes.
You're by far one of my favorite personalities and teachers on here. I appreciate you more than you know & plan to donate when I can!
I'm glad to hear it and appreciate the consideration!
You are doing so many things well in these videos. First, you do a great job explaining the information. You really know how to organize a lesson and focus on things that are useful and not already obvious. But there are a lot of other things, too. Your editing is good. Your sound quality is good. You have set up your background in a great way. You are using good lighting and depth of field. Your diagrams are great. Your delivery is great. You are absolutely nailing it. Nice work.
Oh my. A compliment of the highest order. I'm blushing with all those kind words 🤓. Happy sewing my friend.
I came here to say this! ❤ Cornelius, you are absolutely 🔥
The shoulder seams should also be moved forward by an inch to an inch and a half. You do good work, and I'm glad to see you open to still learning as you go.
Indeed, this is a good point, especially for those looking to wear a lot of coats. It reduces the discomfort of the seam rubbing against the shoulder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
This video is excellent in pace and content. Cornelius, you are so pleasant to listen to!
You are kind, thank you and thanks for watching.
I’ve been wanting to make more menswear and I’m so happy that I found your channel!! The pace and explanations for your techniques are perfect - thank you so much!
Oh, wonderful, I'm happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and happy sewing. Good luck with your menswear projects.
I agree. He's a good teacher.
Thank you so soooooo much
Learned to sew pants from you, time to try a shirt now.. It's just so fun learning from you... Probably the best teacher out here on RUclips.
Oh my, you're so kind. I'm glad you successfully made yourself a pair of pants and good luck with the shirt. Let me know how it goes!
@@CorneliusQuiring Unfortunately in my current state, the most I can do is give you a 👍and subscribe, although I would like to do more to support you. As am just a student from the far corner of the Earth 🤣.
Any and all support is appreciated in every form it comes :)
You are an absolute gem! I love how clearly you explain each step without rushing. Thank you!
oh wonderful, I'm happy my approach works for you!
I had an aha moment about how to add button plackets. I’ve watched this multiple times throughout my sewing journey and everything just clicked. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear it. Happy sewing.
Besides the fact that you're such a wonderful teacher and that I will thank you forever for this detailed video, I think that now industrial machines have taken away most of these skills from our culture. It used to take so much time and precision to put a shirt together. A valuable exercise also for our brains. Gonna go sewing one now!
Thank you for your kind words. Happy sewing.
I am new to garment sewing and found you recently. I have to say, I have seen my share of sewing videos but yours are pure perfection. Congratulations for your good work and thank you for the care you take to show your art. It is a true inspiration to me. 💞
Thank you for the very kind words, I am glad to hear that you appreciate my efforts and thank you for taking the watching my content. Happy sewing, you've got a world of potential ahead of yourself.
you should have so much more followers this is just gold
oh my, so kind. thank you :)
Cornelius you’re great man. Absolutely awesome at teaching.
🤠🙏🏻
I'm a 71-year old man who just took up sewing a few years ago. I've sewn several commercial shirt patterns, but always wanted to give drafting one from scratch a try! I've got a pot belly and usually wind up going one size bigger for a comfortable fit!! I know I came across one of your videos on how to accommodate big bellies, so will review that and give a making a shirt from scratch a go. Thanks again for your excellent videos and I will post with any further questions. Thanks again for sharing your expertise with the sewing community!
That's awesome. Good on you for giving it a go. I hope you're able to make some just how you want.
I am your new 71 yr old Australian fan. Your explanations and lessons in general are the best on RUclips and trust me I have watched them all. I am sorry I can’t afford to be a patron. ❤️
Well your support here is greatly appreciated. Thanks for watching and happy sewing.
This might be the best, in depth, explanation of how to make a shit with great descriptions of every step along the way. Now it doesn't feel so out of my reach to make a shirt for myself
I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. You got this!
im really glad I chose this guy to be my no.1 favorite youtuber this is super cool and really helpful
Well, I am flattered to have that honour. Thank you and thanks for watching my content.
Brilliant!!! this guy is all you need for any sewing projects. I can now do neat plackets. You sir are a Legend.
You are kind. Thank you and thanks for watching.
Wanting to make my husband a shirt & just found your videos. I have made many a blouse for myself & have to say you have some tips that are SO good. Your videos are really clear, so many I've watched are rushed & not lit well. I also love that you have a right arm issue just like my husband so it made me think about making different sleeves - duh!
Send my greetings to your husband. He's a lucky guy to have you making him clothes.
@@CorneliusQuiring thanks! I just drafted the basic shirt pattern. Do you recommend making a muslin of that for fitting before drafting the rest for this pattern? Or making this whole pattern as the muslin? Taking a math brain break for now!
Yes, I suggest getting the basic draft right first. It's a bit more work upfront but will save you a lot of time on the back end once you get to making the button up. Happy sewing.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. This is absolutely amazing…I appreciate you.
I'm glad to hear it.
I find your instructions clear and easy to follow. Thank you.
I am happy to hear it. Best wishes on your sewing projects.
Thank you for the reminder that it takes a few tries! I get scared to try anything at all because I'm worried I won't be good at certain things. But we try and we learn, and we try again, and maybe third time's a charm!
Very well said. I too am constantly failing and learning and growing from it all.
This is *exactly* what I have been looking for. Corn forever the 🐐
I'm happy to hear it. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
The quality of your content is insanely good and so thorough! Thank you so much for all the tutorials you've made. They've helped me so much with my sewing skills. Can't wait to make a million funky patterned shirts
and I imagine you'll be dazzling in all the patterned shirts you make!
Thank you so much for this. I have been wanting to make more variety in my western shirts
Oh nice, well may you make a wide selection!
This is one of the best drafting & sewing videos I've seen on button up shirts. Your teaching style is thorough, clear and so well explained and executed. Looking forward to signing up for your online courses on women's shirts once they're released.
oh wonderful, I appreciate your interest and thank you for letting me know.
Your sewing is remarkably neat considering you're not basting before sewing! Pins are faster but only provide a few attachment points, whereas basting prevents weird puckers, shifting and pulling of the fabric as it's essentially a long running stitch at the seam line. Plus, no broken needles, and a perfectly clear sewing line to follow! I'd also recommend drafting without seam allowances, drawing all seam lines, and transferring every point and mark to line up your pieces perfectly. Any slightly stretchy, slippery, or fluffy fabric prone to unraveling would greatly benefit from seam lines and basting, maybe even thread marking seam lines for extremely mischievous fabrics. It's a small change but these tiny details make a difference, much like your right angle trick!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Polina. This is great advice for myself and for others watching the video/reading the comments. Indeed, the little details do matter. Happy sewing.
omg you're a life saver. i'm about to submit my technical shirt assignment next week and this video really helped a ton. I have subscribed and I'll be watching your channel more. Pls continue to make these long from scratch tutorials. I'm a beginner fashion design student and these videos are really helpful for me. sometimes I understand better watching these tutorials than in class
I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching and good luck with your assignment as well as school as a whole.
I just discovered your channel this weekend. my girlfriend is now getting into sewing and she always struggled to find a good introduction into developing your own patterns. thanks to you we found the amazing books of Winifred Aldrich and of course your lovely channel. no hipster talk, just plain and simple, easy to follow sewing videos. we just started with your channel, so we have a lot to catch up. thanks for your work and your dedication. you deserve the full success.
little hint: if people in the comments write something about how this video helped them developing their business, growing successful into high-potential markets with careful CRO and investments into future proof markets and all the other business BS, your channel will get a lot more monetisation :D
Probably best to stay away from crypto-type comments I guess?!
I am glad that the 2 of you got value from my video. Thank you for watching. I am glad you are liking the book as well. It's been quite helpful to me. Hopefully, you two are able to make everything you want and there's a world of sewing potential ahead for you both.
Thanks!
Thank you for the generous donation and thank you for watching!
wanted to give you the biggest thank you for creating your button-up shirt tutorial series! thanks to your guidance, I managed to create something from scratch that actually looked nice! I was so happy that it brought tears to my eyes 🥹
That's awesome! I'm happy to hear it turned out as you'd hoped.
Cornelius, I love your videos. Am about to buy a sewing machine. Today. Remains to be seen how I’ll get on, but I think your delightful tutorials will be a great help. Thanks Man.
I am glad to hear that my videos are of use to you. Thanks for watching and hopefully you get to use your machine a plenty. Happy Sewing.
I just bought a button up shirt pattern so this video was perfect timing!
Oh nice, good luck with making your shirt. Hopefully, it turns out well for you.
You are so inspiring! The most helpful thing about watching your process is that you kept going until you got it done ❤
Oh nice, I'm glad to hear you got appreciated my efforts. Thanks for watching!
definitely the best tutorial out there, even the pattern I bought didn't have as useful a tutorial as yours. Thank you for moving slowly and answering questions even a beginner is afraid to.
Oh nice, I'm glad to hear you found this useful! Happy sewing.
@@CorneliusQuiring Thank you! Can't figure out why my interfacing fabric won't connect to the fabric on the wrong side.
There are 2 types of interfacing. Fusible (with glue) and non-fusible.
I learned to all kinds of clothes, a book was my teacher, I make wedding dresses, all haute couture, also men's shirts and pants,and I only went to school for two years,books have been my teacher.
Always learn in life...today I only do my clothes .
Thank!
It sounds like you have a great skillset in making clothes. That is awesome, especially since you're completely self-taught. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself.
You should try using a 1/4-inch seam on your neckline and collar pieces to help you have an easier time sewing them together. At least on the collar stand and neckline, if not the top collar.
This is a great tip. I hadn't thought of that. Also, I learned how to make a coat lining from your bomber jacket series. I'm rather chuffed to see you in the comments. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I just completed my first long sleeved shirt, it's a tobacco brown linen shirt, and I am super happy with it! I've done a few short sleeved summer shirts earlier, but this is my first attempt at long sleeves. Couldn't have done it without your guide!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :)
Oh nice. That sounds like a beautiful colour and I'm happy it turned out as you had hoped! Thanks for watching and happy sewing in the future.
I love all your videos! The kind and professional way you share your great knowledge. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you appreciate my content. Thank you for watching.
You are a master teacher! I'm doing my first go at a men's button-down shirt and your video made all the difference. The last part is very encouraging because my projects always need adjustments 😂
Oh nice, good on you for giving it a go! Happy sewing.
Really enjoy the way you present. Lost a lot of weight as my Covid project and now need to make a bunch of new clothes - including at least 5 new shirts. Been a long time since i made a shirt so this was an excellent review. Thank you.
I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching and may your shirts all turn out as you hope!
Thank you so much for saying it's definitely not an exact science. I don't know how many times I've heard someone fretting over getting it just-right, or perfect. Adding headaches for no reason is not productive. I love that it's trial and error and so much can be left to personal preference.
oh wonderful, I'm happy my approach is relatable. you said it better than I can.
Dude you’ve helped so much like honestly don’t know where I would be without your vid’s fr thank you
I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching happy sewing.
I was going to make a few long sleeve shirts, but ended up making them short sleeve. Tho cuffs are a great deal of work. Thank you for your guidance on doing the cuffs. Now I can try again and make long sleeve.
I hope you do give it another try. I think you can manage it. Thanks for watching and best wishes.
You are a great teacher, God bless yu
Thank you. 🙏🏻
Hi my friend happy new year to you and your mom and the rest of the family tru blood sweat and tears you have come along way I have been watching you for quiet a while now and I do love your videos what I learn from others In one hour I learnt from you in 5 minutes keep up the good work and God bless you and famy
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sticking around over the years to watch my content. I really appreciate it. Indeed, it's been a journey learning to sew and make videos. I hope you are well too and best wishes in 2023.
I really appreciate the knowledge you share and the manner you present it. Very easy to follow and understand so thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you appreciate my content. Thank you for watching.
Recently found your channel and although I don’t sew any garments yet… watching your stuff intrigues me and gives me the itch to continue learning. Thank you thank you 🙏 👍
Well that's a compliment of the highest order :)
wahoo, just noticed this! I've been waiting for this one :D
I appreciate your continued interest in my content.
Glad to see you're still going strong.
Will do and thanks for checking in.
Your video is perfect. It's axactly how I make men's shirts. Absolutely perfect
oh wonderful, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
The best teacher😢😢
dude this video is so information dense that i started taking screencapped notes lmao but thank u sm this is absolutely amazing
I'm happy to hear it. 🙏🏻 Thanks for watching and good luck making yours.
A little tip on sewing set in sleeves, is to run a basting stich across the top of your sleeve cap. It helps the curve of the cap. The basting stitch is to be pulled out after the regular permanent stitch is made.
A good tip indeed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I like the professional presentation. All business.
I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Been looking forward to this one.
I am happy to hear it. Thank you for watching!
Perfect!!!
Your work is amazing!!
I'm 🇧🇷.
Oh nice, thank you for watching.
Loved your simple way of explaining. Thank you so much 👍
I'm glad to hear it.
That's a great job well done, very easy to understand every step. Keep it up sir😂😂😂❤❤❤
Thank you. 🙏🏻
Thanks very much for this, very clear and very logically presented!
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and happy sewing.
Thank you for the very clean explanation 👍👍🥰
Glad it was helpful!
Keep up the great work! I have only ever made cosplay clothing, but I adore your videos. You are an excellent communicator and your explanations are clear, concise and easy to understand. Thank you! Have you ever considered doing a video about which products/tools you purchase and why? Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words about my content and thank you for watching. I have thought about making a video about my tools, so it's good to know there would be an interest. Spoiler alert: it's mostly very simple tools. Also, I hope you're having fun making what you make as well.
My new favorite channel😊😊
Thank you for watching!
Love the magic of the burrito method. I’m curious, what percentage of your wardrobe is hand made now?
My day-to-day wardrobe is 100% self-made these days (minus socks and boxers). I have a couple purchased coats as well but otherwise, all me :) How about you?
I hope you're well. It's nice to hear from you.
I have to admit, most of my wardrobe is RTW. I’m trying to create a thoughtful me made wardrobe. I want to start filling the holes in my wardrobe and invest in quality fabrics. I want my garments to look handmade not homemade so I’m always trying to improve so I feel like the more expensive materials will not get wasted.
I hear you on the handmade not homemade part. Also, +1 on good fabrics. I hope you're able to find the time to make the peices you want.
You make me think that maybe I'm able to do it myself. :) Thank you! :)
You sure can!
the tutorial is so kind
Very nicely done!
Thank you and thank you for continuing to check-in. I hope you're well.
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Been following you for a while now, made my first pair of trousers last year with your vid and now can't wait to make a shirt as well! Thanks a lot for making these ❤️
oh nice, I'm happy to hear the pants turned put and good luck with the shirt! Thanks for checking out my videos.
i love how detailed it is!
thank you and thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
You make it look so easy
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Such an amazing video! Your a great teacher
I'm glad to hear it.
Would you by chance have more information on how to make "fine" dress shirts? I'm specifically looking for tutorials on shirt pleats, darts, flat felled seams, etc. Possibly even French cuffs and other variations! I've seen other videos out there with more information on these topics, but I've been enjoying your content specifically :)
I do not have a video with those specifics, but I'll consider it for a future video.
I just started making my shirt. I tried copying a shirt i like that fits me well. I drafted a pattern. Its not the best, but cloth can be very forgiving. I had to work and ive been gone longer than i thought. Maybe another day of work and ill get the rest done. Ive gotten the sides and back sewn and my collar and sleeves cut and waiting for me. Im excited to refine my skill since i found light blue cotton polo ralph lauren sheets for $15! I have to make that one count.
Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. It's great to get to hear about the folks watching my content. Good on you for giving it a go and may the next one be even better.
I love you man, you're so helpful and smart 🥺🥺
i'm glad to hear it!
Awesome. Very clear and very helpful.
I'm happy to hear it. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video, and all of your videos -- you're creating incredible content, and I'm super grateful to you for taking the time to produce it! I have a quick question about how you constructed the double yoke: is there a functional difference, or a difference in the end result, from simply sandwiching your back panel between the two yoke faces, sewing them together, and enclosing that bottom seam between the two yoke faces along the bottom, when compared to the "burrito" style rolling method you've used here? I'm just trying to understand if the result is actually different and I can't see that, or if it's simply another method to the same end. Thanks in advance!
Correct, there isn't a difference between the two in the end. The reason for my burrito technique is to reduce the chances of error. Using the sandwich technique, the risk of the 2 sides of the yoke not being aligned is increased as you're sort of sewing blind with the layer underneath.
I hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@@CorneliusQuiring that makes sense - thanks for taking the time to reply!
Thank you for your channel and iam so happy to learn from your channel thank you again
I'm glad to hear it.
I love your videos. I am going to make a shirt!
Good luck with your shirt! Happy sewing.
A perfect and very fine work .
Thank you!
Nice technique
This is truly amazing 👏 Fantastic and descriptive!
I'm happy to hear it, thanks for watching. 🙏🏻 Happy sewing.
So helpful!
Hi Cornelius 👋 I love your video however I see you use different sewing foots could you tell us what type of sewing foot you use in each step. Maybe it is only me who cares, however I think it will be nice so that we could follow you step by step as well. But that is my only critique i have. However this comment comes will a lot of appreciation and thanks so keep doing what you do.
Absolutely and thanks for pointing this out.
There's a zipper foot that I use when I need to sew close to an outside edge without slipping off.
The one will the small hole is called a straight stitch presser foot. This one is good for sewing in a straight line and the small hole prevents the fabric underneath from moving as much when the needle goes up and down.
Finally, I use a regular presser foot.
I hope that helps and thank you for watching!
😍 thank you so much for your video .
Subscribed this is excellent content.
Welcome aboard!
You are my go to when I need help. Thankyou. Quick question, how do I amend a pattern to be a 1/2 button up shirt . Aka Burton style.
I'm glad to hear my videos are of help. Just combine the 2 front panels and add a half placket.
what an amazing video! Thank you so much!!! May I ask you a very big favour? can you make a tutorial about man tie? there are some on youtube but none of them seem to be the proper way tie are well made. One again I thank u very much indeed for sharing your knowledge
Thank you for the suggestion. I will consider it for a future video.
This is very well illustrated and explained. But I have a question. Can I ask why you didn't simply slice up the centre back and open out the amount you needed for the box pleat, and insert a paper triangle? Would that not have saved a lot of re-drawing the armhole and side seam on both sides? Please tell me if that would work or I am missing something important.
That technique could certainly work. The reason I do all the re-drawing is so that I have a nice straight line where it connects to the yoke and therefore falls down nice and straight.
Great video, hoping to give it a try soon! What kind of fabric do you recommend? I was hoping to mimic the fabric on my favorite shirts but I have no idea where to start. I believe it’s cotton with some stretch. Any idea? Thanks in advance!
I think it's really up to you and whatever kind of fabric you want. If you're going to have a bit of stretch in there, I suggest perhaps using a walking foot. Good luck and hopefully it turns out as you hope!
Soo underrated😮
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I read somewhere that the white side of the pressing ham is for higher temperature pressing, and the plaid side is for lower temperature pressing, by the way.
What I'm most confused about is how to measure for a cuff that is curved instead of rectangle (or anything that will be a section of a cone, like a tapered cuff or a hat band). Do you think you could make a video on that, if you think people would be interested...... ? I get that I can measure the length of the curved lines, but don't know how much curve I should put in that length. Thanks!
Yes, the 2 sides are meant for different fabrics. With my specific one, I haven't noticed a difference. Full disclosure, my ham is on the cheaper end which is probably why. 😬
As for the curved section, that is an interesting video idea indeed. Thank you for suggesting it and I will consider it. The short answer, for now, is that it would be just like I measured the curve of the collar band :)
Thanks for watching. I hope you're well.
hello, on 46:35, even if i wont use the collar stand, do i still do a stitch there? thank you sm for the tutorial!
Nope.
Excelente trabajo bendiciones
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Cornelius = therapy
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I followed your step-by-step procedure, and everything went smoothly with precise accuracy and a beautiful finishing touch. However, I noticed that the collar section turned out differently from what you had demonstrated. The stitching on the bottom part of the collar I messed up from the one you had mentioned please add measurements of your in collar part also because your measurements are same as me. If possible, could you please update that specific part? I truly appreciate your guidance as it enabled me to sew a shirt with a wonderful finish. Thank you so much for amazing video I learnt alot from your it.
Yes, I plan to eventually do another video focused just on the collar part. Thank you for the suggestion. I am glad you were able to make the shirt and that it turned out well for yourself. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻
Cornelius, question. When adding the center pleat in the back. Why would you not just add it in the middle instead of the sides?
That works as well. It really comes down to preferences!
This was great!!!!!!!
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watched this video and also the drafting one but am having problems with fitting my collar piece it always seems smaller
advice
Make sure to measure the stitch line.