Shirt Fitting Course

Learn Shirt Fitting, Sewing, and Design

The Shirt Fitting Course teaches a step-by-step approach to measuring, drafting, sewing, evaluating, and refining shirt patterns using the Sure Fit Designs™ Shirt Kit. Through detailed video instruction, this course guides makers through the process of developing shirt pattern pieces, constructing a test garment, evaluating fit, and making informed fitting decisions.

From shirt measuring and pattern drawing to fit evaluation, bust dart placement, decorative piping, and shirt design, this course provides a practical framework for creating better-fitting shirts and understanding how pattern, fit, and construction work together.

Key Benefits

• Learn a systematic approach to shirt fitting
• Draft shirt back, front, sleeve, and accessory pieces
• Understand how to prepare fabric for construction
• Follow step-by-step shirt sewing instruction
• Evaluate shirt fit during the fitting process
• Identify potential shirt fitting issues
• Learn how to add a bust dart when needed
• Explore shirt design and decorative piping details

What You'll Learn

Introduction to the Shirt Fitting Course & Measuring

Learn the shirt measuring process and establish the foundation for drafting and fitting with the Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit.

Drawing Shirt Pattern Pieces

Draft the shirt back, shirt front, shirt sleeve, and shirt accessory pieces needed for construction and fitting.

Layout, Cutting, Marking & Sewing

Prepare the fabric through layout, cutting, and marking, then begin the shirt construction process with guided sewing instruction.

Testing the Fit & Fit Issues

Evaluate the first shirt fitting, identify potential fitting issues, learn how to add a bust dart if required, and review the second fit evaluation.

Shirt Designing, Adding Piping & Conclusion

Explore shirt design possibilities, learn how to add decorative piping detail, and review the completed fitting and construction process.

Course Highlights

• 15 video lessons
• 3.5 hours of video instruction
• Downloadable 20-page instruction guide
• Close-up demonstrations
• Step-by-step shirt construction
• Shirt fit evaluation instruction
• Bust dart instruction when needed
• Decorative piping detail
• 38 fitting and sewing pro-tips
• Self-paced online learning

Who This Is For

• Sure Fit Designs Shirt Kit owners
• Home sewists seeking better shirt fit
• Custom clothing makers
• Sewing instructors and educators
• Alteration specialists
• Makers working with women’s and men’s shirt patterns
• Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of shirt fitting and construction

What You'll Be Able to Do

By the end of this course, you'll be able to measure, draft, sew, evaluate, and refine shirt patterns using the Sure Fit Designs system. You'll also understand how to identify fitting issues, add a bust dart when needed, apply decorative piping, and use shirt pattern pieces as the foundation for future fitting, sewing, and design work.