Sew a Men’s Shirt: Part 2 - Amazing Collar Technique you HAVE to try! M8415

In this episode, I’ll show you how to sew the pointiest points on your collar, and then I’ll rock your world with a totally different way to attach the collar and collar stand! This is the BEST way to sew a collar that I have ever tried!!

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My serger - an old Kenmore
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[LoriP-wj]

I saw Casey at Pattern Scout apply this technique on her linen blouse. I’ll never go back to the big 4 way again either! Thanks for sharing!

[cindytalbot]

I used to make my husband flannel shirts like this when he was in graduate school about forty five years ago. I was always so proud of them. After many decades I am wanting to make myself a shirt. You have really inspired me with this technique. Can't wait to try it. Thank you.

[lesleylatham]

Your instructions are awesomely clear. Thank you, you're an amazing teacher! A new video from Catherine Sews makes my day!

[corrineshilling]

Thank you Catherine, I can make my shirts beautifully now ❤

[jejwysokoscable]

"That's the pointiest point I've ever pointed" ❤❤❤❤😂

[shirleysneddon]

Just another little tip. When you turn your collar and have the pink thread at the tips of the collar, don’t pull it out until after you topstitch. As you are going to the point of collar and turning to go the other direction, you can use the pink thread to give a little tug until you get over the bogging down of the machine in that area.
When I used to work in theater designing and sewing, we would often combine the collar and the stand pattern to make one piece and then stitch down the whole length of where you want the collar to bend. You can eliminate bulk that way. It’s fun to try new and different ways. I enjoy watching your videos, you do such a great job of teaching and speaking in a comprehensive way. Thank you

[melissaegbertson]

Excellent job, Catherine! Thanks for bringing this collar technique to us, it will help a lot to make our home sewing look beautiful and crisp! Cheers!

[deb.m.]

Catherine, I think the difference for me is that you are a teacher that loves to sew. I am able to understand the execution. Glad you didn’t use dark fabric or something wild where you can’t see the stitching. Learned a lot today.

[margaritamcorona]

I absolutely love this shirt series 😍 thank you 💛

[kcastillo]

Another great video. Again, the same technique Margaret Islander taught ("burrito"). I'll save this series and I won't have to dig out her DVD.

Note - if you search for burrito method for collars, I think you will find some good tutorials.

You have done such a beautiful job on the shirt. ❤ .. Kay in Dallas, Texas

[whatnow]

I’m about to make my husband a nice thick cotton lumberjack shirt and was dreading the collar but now I’m so excited to try this technique.

[dausmer]

I have used this method many times but also cannot remember where I learned it. It really does give a neat result.

[whatnow]

Thank you for showing this method of doing the collar stand because I just made my first men’s shirt with the traditional way of doing the collar stand and I hated it so much. I’m going to do this method for the next one.

[lorrainedempsey]

You have given us many GREAT tips, over time, but, I believe the pointed collar tip, is the best so far. A big thank you.!!! 👏👏👏

[elainelear]

Congratulations on figuring out a new way to sew the collar.
I'm going to take what I've learned and repurpose a long wool coat to a jacket. ( be brave!!)

[sharonthrelfall]

Amazing technique. Thanks for sharing.

[dutchessblackhawk]

OMG THANK YOU! I struggle so much with those corners of a collar. I will be using this tomorrow when I set in my collar!

[cheryl]

You are amazing at stitching edge stitching. I find it much less frustrating to just do it by hand. Old school sewing. I am so picky, need to stop being so picky.

[gillianwoods]

Thankyou Catherine, I hate the collar stand on a shirt. I'm in the process of making a shirt for my hubby when this video popped up again. I'm definitely going to give this a go. X

[lilaholland]

Love it! Used to make denim shirt/jackets for my farmer dad. Always detested collar construction, it seemed so clunky. Can't wait to try your way of assembly...
Thanks Catherine !