Men's Dress Shirt Construction Tutorial 

You have no idea how refreshing it is to see a MENS garment being created with actual steps! For me there’s nothing more frustrating as a beginning sewer than to see “how to” videos with zero explanation! You just earned another subscriber!

Newbie sewer here. I've been doing tonnes of reading and watching videos - this video has been bookmarked. Not quite ready to do my first shirt, but I have learned a lot of basic transferable skills. I feel like I am becoming more comfortable and clearer in how the various pieces come together. It's really a beautiful process. Soon, I will need to take my own measurements and either draft our or adapt a commercial pattern... my slightly more girthy mid-section is causing me some hang-ups. Sadly, I can't even deconstruct any of my dozens of dress shirts I wore years ago to use as a guide. All the same, thank you for this great video and demonstration!

This was such a pleasure to watch. You explained everything so well and so precisely. The best men's dress shirt tutorial I've seen. Thank you

Just an FYI 0:21 Darts 1:57 Center Back Pleat 4:08 Chest Pocket 10:30 Button/Hole & Plackets 11:25 Yoke 18:58 Collar 34:27 Sleeve Plackets 42:58 Sleeve to Shirt 49:37 Cuffs 52:51 Button/Hole Placement

I took a commission for a mens shirt (never made one before...what was I thinking!?) and this tutorial was ABSOLUTELY indispensable. Thank you SO SO much!

Thank you Russell, this is a very well explained sew along. I've only made a couple of shirts, I think your instruction will take my confidence up a notch or two. Really appreciate your generous spirit in sharing. Greetings from North Wales UK. 😊

I've watched so many vids on this item and find yours the most understandable both verbally and visually. Thank you.

Thank you so much. You explain so well and your voice very calm and refreshing.This was very helpful. I will also love to see how you did the pattern drafting. God bless you

Thank you so much ! Thanks to you, it seems so easy to make a shirt. Your video helped me a lot and my new shirt is perfect !

I am very grateful for your RU-vid contribution. I just love, love, love your tutorials!

Thank you for excellent tutorial! Your explanations are clear, video, light and sound good quality. Chapeau!

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for posting!

can't believe it's been over 2 years since I came across this. now, several shirts along, I'm improving to the point where I can finally wear one out in public, and fool people into thinking I shop high end. it's certainly an enjoyable process. thankyou!

The Presentation of this Tutorial is the best and very thorough. Thank you very much. Worth It!

Superb video! 95% perfect, the 5% is the low soundvolume.

Exceptional instructions! Came across this by mistake, but couldn't stop watching. I will definitely use the information and come back to review. Thank you for your valuable time and assistance!

You have great skills, clearly demonstrated, thanks

Thank you for this. The explanation was excellent and the tips greatly appreciated. This reinforced and enhanced all other videos I've watched. My shirt making for my men (husband and sons) is really coming along great thanks to youtubers like you. Again thank you.

Thank you. Such a great tailorm

My first time on your channel. I learned a lot. Thank you 😊.

This is such a good video. Thank you for verbally explaining everything first, then showing the process clearly on camera. For a beginner, this tutorial is heaven sent :)

This is the best video I have seen about making a mans dress shirt. Thank you

The video is really informative in that you give so many useful tips and you explain really well why you are doing something. Thank you!

Thank you for explaining all the minute details and for showing how to accomplish them. Very helpful!

Wow what a labour of love this is. It must have taken you an age! I've been really intimidated by flat felled curved seams and getting my head round making a burrito. Your calm delivery and not glossing over the more fiddly bits really work for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Really appreciated.

Outstanding tutorial Russell. Every aspect of cutting, interfacing and constructing the shirt was detailed and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

This guy is real common sense sewing. Best tips I've ever gotten on shirt making! Wow.❤

Just watched this end to end and think my next shirt will be much better having done so, thank you so much for a very detailed yet well explained and well executed tutorial.

Thank you for this video. Very helpful to all beginners.

Lots of good information and a good looking shirt. There are a lot of details in this method that are more refined than some of the other ones i've watched. New sub.

What a great video, so much detail

Excellent! This method also works very well for a ladies’ shirt. Thank you so much.

Thanks for a very excellent tutorial. Many useful tips. I learned a lot.

Best shirt video on RU-vid.

Beautiful tutorial.

Beautiful sewing. Thanks

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a clear,concise and pleasant way. You have helped me so much! I refer back to this video all the time! I would love to see you construct a sports jacket, or a blazer. Thank you again.

WONDERFUL VIDEO THANK YOU!

The dart thread trick! 👏🏼

Amazing tutorial. So glad I found this :) thank you. Actually so glad I took the time to watch this before doing my first shirt! I’m going to go and get a stiletto :) also love the flossing technique!

Thank you that was so clear and helpful x

I have made (self taught) quite an array of "lairy" shirts for my hubby - he has always been unconventional in his tastes, but very conventional in his style of shirt - go figure. This tutorial has been amazing for me, as it has explained the bits I always dread. Many many thanks amazing tutorial & hoping after a while, when I look at the shirts I have made, I will be less critical of my work. Hugs xxxx

Beautiful

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much! I was having a very hard time trying to follow a pattern for a shirt I'm working on and I found everything I was confused about in this video (the rolling method and finishing all the seams). My only recommendation for your channel in general is to make your video thumbnails a picture of the finished product (you can still include your logo and text of what the video is) in order to make it easier to scroll through your channel to find other videos I'm interested in watching (and to make it more attractive and easier for people when they're searching for any video to pick yours out). You have great content and are a great resource, so I'd love for others to watch your videos!

i've found the information really helpfull, thank you!

❤❤ Thank you soo much!! 😊😊

Wow! How you sewed that yoke to the front was diabolical!!! You give me confidence to try making a dress shirt myself... thanks! Very, very cool and helpful video...thank you very much!

Very informational. Thanks for sharing

great video !!!

that was enormously helpful. thank you. :)

Thank you sooooo much.🙏🙏

Great job! Thanks

It is really hard to find somebody sewing long sleeve flat felled seams. Thank you for showing that it can be done!

Wonderful sir

Yes!

I'm subscribed!

Excellent video! One request, can you list up all the seam allowances in the description? The shirt is unlined so I’m curious how those raw edges are folded and finished (sleeve seam, armhole seam, cuff seam)

Ooooohhh thank you dear !!!!

Great video, thank you! I've been wanting to have a go at a shirt for a while (casual soft collar shirt) but wasn't exactly sure how to go about sewing the flat felled seam down the sleeves. I'd read about having to make a little 'bird's nest' but it is the first time I've found a video that actually shows it (even if only briefly). Maybe you could expand on this a little in a future video?

I am so happy I came across this video! Really well explained and so much of attention to detail - thank you! Any chance of creating a video on how to measure and cut the material for this shirt; sometime in the future? Once again, thank you!

Very smart! (thread around the needle in the collar point)

Thanks for sharing... Just subscribed 👍

Was nice your vid, hope you can upload how to make shirt patterns!

great video! It really helps... one question, how wide are the bindings on the sleeve placket? I am doing a mens shirt large and want to get the measurements right on that part.

Thanks

Omgosh! Amazing tutorial. My first attempt at a Shirt from a pattern wasn't too bad, but the Placket😔🤭 was a disaster. The triangle was off at the top, I nearly burnt the skin off my finger tips trying to hold down the turn down at the top of it. 🤫 I will be trying again on scrap fabric. Thank you for your detailed video.💞

This is one of the best videos on this platform I have come across for learning how to sew a mens shirt. Thank you.

Thank you for your great instructions! I was wondering what topstitch length you recommend the sleeve placket, and what kind of interfacing for the collar and cuffs?

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much. One question: is it possible to leave the interfacing in the collar and cuffs floating? What effect does that have on the overall shirt?

Thank you for your speedy reply, Russell. I have one more question. What shirt pattern do you recommend, or do you make your own? I really do enjoy your instructional videos!

Thanks for a great video on the making of a man’s shirt. In the video you mention rock sands glue base, when sewing the flat fell seam attaching the sleeve. Can you give me more information on this please. Thanks

Thank you for this tutorial. ❤❤❤❤ I love this pattern (would it be possible to show how to draft this type of shirt for 13 years and above? I struggle to find shirt pattern drafting for teenagers. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Perfect video, please make a video on cutting also.

Great video. I've been thinking of making my own shirt, is it hard to develop a custom pattern?

Thank you so much Russell fir this video, but can you share your patterns please.

Nicely demonstrate 👏👏 can u also show how to take measurements and then cutting the cloth for shirt

If your not on Instagram, you should be. People need to see this.

Can you recommend a pattern for custom dress shirts like this? Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I know how long it takes to setup shots and edit. Well done.

Nice dart trick

Hey Russell, Thanks for the awesome video! How do you measure to make sure all of your cutouts are correct? is there a guideline you can point me to online somewhere? or maybe somewhere where you can get a general template? thanks so much!

Very well instructed!👍🏻 Where does one source nice fabric for a shirt like this? Thanks for taking the time to make this video!👍🏻

What a great video. I have never seen a Shirt made before. I want to know if a long sleeve Shirt can be taken apart and remade into a smaller size, from a Large to Medium. Jeff

I absolutely loved the tutorial! Where can we find the pattern and the fabric you used?

First, thank you for the great instructions. Is it possible for you to show how to alter a commercial pattern?

my shirting is coming along really well, thanks to your video. But now,, please... fly front zipper tutorial? I love the look of men's tailored clothing for women, no one really makes beautiful pants for us, so I'm teaching myself.

Hello, I was wondering what type of interfacing you recommend for collars, front bands , and cuffs.

Your tip for guiding the seams using an ironed edge was a game changer. Also, this new collar is looking waaaay less wonky. I’m making my boyfriend a garment for the first time and your help is really appreciated, thank you!

you have answered many questions without asking. i couldn’t get the name of the product u used on shoulder sleeve joining before doing stitching thankyou.

I'm using this to help me make my first shirt. (womens, but doesn't matter) just did the yoke, and it worked beautifully. next step, get rid of the silly interfacing nonsense, and then collar.

Hi! My husband uses cufflinks, do you know if the sleeve placket need to be any different? Thanks!

Thank you so much for this well explained tutorial Russell,is the pattern available? Hello fro Bath U.K.

Awesome video..please i need to know how to cut it

This is a really good tutorial with lots of good tips, thanks for making it. I have a question please: Do you make the rolled hem at the bottom of the shirt before or after you have made the flat felled seams at the sides of the shirt? I’m struggling with this myself at the moment. What should come first; hemmed bottom or felled side seams? Thanks very much.

Tank you 🇩🇿

I did not watch the whole video yet. But you start off with saying it is classically fitted. I like to wear my shirts extremely fitted. Is it just a matter of getting the right size and making the darts deeper? Or does slim fit imply more than that?

اتمنى لو تضع ترجمه للعربيه فديو رائع استفدت منه كثيرا

First to view! First to Like!

Hey. Thanks for the tutorial. What is the name of the glue you using to hold the armscye seam before you topstitch ?

Very nice, but how do you make a tiny hem?