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Learn to Sew a Short-Sleeve Button-Up

Perfect your shirt-making skills in this detailed online sewing class. Using the Marlow pattern, you'll create a stylish short-sleeved button-up with professional details. Learn techniques for collar construction, clean v-neck facing, and split hem creation. This class teaches you how to work with lightweight fabrics while achieving professional results on challenging details. Perfect for sewists looking to master classic shirt-making techniques.

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Marlow sewalong class! The Marlow shirt is an ideal short-sleeved button-up. With a relaxed fit, a faced V-neck, and split stepped hem, this shirt helps you brush up on your sewing skills and make something you could wear every day.

In this class you’ll learn how to:


  • Choose the best fabric for the silhouette you want

  • Install a facing and buttons

  • Sew a split stepped hem

  • Each step to sew the Marlow pattern, including a fun way to sew cuffs

The best part about this class is that you can connect with other Seamworkers who are sewing up the Marlow shirt in the Community.

Let’s sew this button-up together!

Learn to Sew a Short-Sleeve Button-Up

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Marlow pattern

  • Light to medium weight woven fabric

  • All-purpose polyester sewing thread

  • Sewing machine needle

  • 1 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing

  • Six 5/8” buttons

  • point turner

Work alongside other sewists by participating in the Seamwork community. Ask and answer questions, share your progress, get inspired by real-life sewists, and post your finished projects.

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