From your measurements to a top made by you. ✨

Learn how to create a stylish shift top from start to finish while building practical pattern-making and garment-construction skills you can use for future projects.
Instead of relying only on standard-size patterns, you'll learn how to use your own measurements to create a comfortable, flattering top and customize the details to suit your personal style.

Why You’ll Love This Class
✨ Create a top based on your own measurements
✨ Learn both pattern making and sewing in one project
✨ Develop a reusable pattern you can make again
✨ Learn how to draft and sew long sleeves
✨ Add a stylish sleeve band for a professional finish
✨ Understand how to adjust the fit to your body
✨ Choose a fabric that matches your style and skill level
✨ Gain skills you can use to create future tops and dresses

What You’ll Learn
• Taking accurate body measurements
• Drafting the shift-top foundation
• Adding ease for a comfortable fit
• Drafting a long-sleeve pattern
• Creating and attaching a structured sleeve band
• Preparing your pattern for cutting
• Fabric layout and accurate cutting
• Constructing the top step-by-step
• Sleeve installation
• Clean neckline and seam finishing
• Hemming and final fit adjustments

Your Final Project
A custom long-sleeve shift top made to your measurements, plus a pattern you can reuse and modify for future designs.
Fabric Options
Choose a light-to-medium-weight woven fabric such as cotton, linen blend, rayon/viscose, crepe, lightweight suiting or satin for students who want an extra challenge.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner–Intermediate

Format: Live Online Instruction
Don’t just sew a top. Learn the skills behind creating one.