Keen to learn how to make some simple, casual tops? Meet the Shikakui 四角衣 by Sou Sou. It is a simple rectangular top with a sweet rounded, bias-binded collar that requires minimal pattern tracing or no complex drafting. Characteristic of most simple Japanese apparel patterns, the Shikakui is baggy, relaxed and most airy to wear in our hot tropical weather. Match this comfy top with a pair of form-fitting shorts for a relaxed, countryside Japanese look.
LEVEL: Intermediate (You must be able to operate the basic functions of a sewing machine and have been sewing regularly)
DURATION: 3 - 4 Hours
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 2 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Free Size (You can make minor alterations to the width and length of the top and arm openings)
- No interfacing, pocket or lining
- Seams finished with overlocking, bias binding and hemming
- Note: This is a rectangular, baggy top that is not tapered or form-fitting.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
- 2.5 yards or metres of lightweight fabrics (Please pre-wash and iron before workshop)
- Recommended fabric materials: Cotton, lawn or double gauze (Woven, non-stretchy and lightweight fabrics)
- Matching polyester thread colour for your chosen fabric
- Note: Standard white overlocking thread will be provided and used
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to read simple Japanese apparel patterns (Using the Straight Stitch Clothes book by Sou Sou Kyoto)
- Finding your right fit and making minor alterations to the original pattern
- Adding required seam allowances to your pattern pieces
- Working with directional and non-directional prints
- How to cut your own fabrics for apparel making
- How to cut your own bias binding from the same fabric
- Overlocking your fabrics (Using standard white overlocking thread)
- Adjusting your sewing machine needle for more precise seam allowances
- Sewing straight lines and curves
- Achieving neater seams through ironing
- Sewing a rounded collar with bias binding
- Hemming the ends of your arm openings
- Hemming the bottom end of your top
- Pattern for a simple, free-size, round collar, rectangular Japanese top
- No hand sewing is required
- No fabric is provided for unless specially requested for
- All machines and tools are provided (Overlocker is to be shared)
- Sewing notes, pattern and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.