How to Sew a Men's Shirt - DIY Button Up Shirt

Sew a men's shirt using a free size small/medium pattern and this tutorial. Blog post with picture tutorial, more info and links here ↓

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[jaimejuli]

Hi! I'm a 23 year old guy living in Spain and have been learning how to sew for the last year. I have never commented a video before but I just want to say thank you for this tutorial. I found it a couple months ago and it changed my sewing process of the collar. It is the best one I have seen so far and it has the cleanest collar I have ever seen. I've been using this method for my last 6 shirts and they have all turned out really good. I don't even need to watch the video now since I've watched it so often I have memorized the process :D. Thank you so much!

[TropangDemo]

This is the cleanest method of sewing the collar that I've seen so far 👍

[hugothebear]

Your method for fitting that type of collar is genius…. I have been making these with the laborious method which leaves you clipping and finishing by stitching in the ditch etc etc…. Once I’d seen your method a light came on, it’s so neat, no little bits to hand sew and all clean finished in one go… thank you for sharing 😊

[mamaof]

This is just the sort of content I’ve been looking for. Patterns available at your website followed by video tutorials. I’ve learned so much and I’ll be finishing up my baby romper today. Thank you!

[FranktheDachshund]

You have explained and demonstrated this pattern build to perfection, thank you very much.

[proudasiangirl]

Hi Melly, I realize that this is an older video but I am trying to sew a Hawaiian shirt for my husband and son so that they have matching outfits when we go to HI to attend a wedding. This is EXACTLY the pattern I need. As a beginner, I literally take every step, word and movement into consideration when watching a demo from an expert like yourself. So far, I was able to catch on with all of your vocabulary words such as yoke, placket, right sides of fabric, etc. and instructions, but please slow down a bit (4:05) when you pin together and move fabric pieces around. I am really trying to grasp how you are pinning this "puzzle" together. Please consider the "newbies" and beginners who watches your videos. Thank you!

[sandraskates]

Melly - this is one heckuva video.
I've sewn many mens shirts and always knew their had to be a way to sew a shirt without hand sewing anything. I know they're not hand sewing in shirt factories! Using a McCalls pattern I had on-hand, I followed your video.
Now I have to say, there were a few places where I slowed your video to 0.5 speed and played it several times. The inner yoke that people have mentioned was one place. If you ever remake this video, perhaps use some pieces with contrasting coloring.
That minor quibble aside, I'd give you a hundred upvotes if YouTube allowed it. Thanks for sharing your technique! Hubs is going to have some cool new shirts in his future.

[NRNF]

This is one of my favorite Melly sews video... It's whimsical and fun, with your husband looking down, with the boritto... It's just great! You should make a matching one for a kid or baby, or maybe like a button up overall for a kid or a baby...

[lisasuejones]

This is such a great tutorial. I just finished my first shirt for my husband after drafting a very simlar pattern in his size. I plan to make many more thanks to you. This is such a good general casual shirt for men. Thank you!

[momgrandma]

Firstly, I love rayon, then, of course, the style of your shirt. Thanks for explaining the steps so well, the burrito that gives the nice finish on the inside of the shirt and the collar finishing.

[jcoi]

I like the way you installed the collar, it's much easier than the way I used to do that until now

[maymakaz]

You are an amazing teacher. Thanks for all you do ❤

[itsmeJennaL]

Thank you for posting this. I have a butterick vintage pattern that didn't fully explain this in a way I understand. You make it look easy peasy! If I can talk hubs into a matching shirt, I will definitely buy your pattern! ❤

[MrLadyfinch]

WOW you are amazing at explaining this entire process, I found it so concise and informative and easy to watch. I’m so happy I’ve found your videos!!! 🥰

[OrrZahavi-yl]

Awesome step by step!
you really opened my eyes to some things I never realized.
Thank you!

[tex]

Hi Mel, I would love a sew along for a men's long sleeved button down shirt with sleeve cuffs etc. There's so little out there in terms of teaching this exact skill, and you're a great teacher!

[cieloquiambao]

You are really a great sewer-teacher! Thank you for this tutorial.

[rikza]

Hello from Indonesia! Thank you soooo much for the pattern and a very clear explanation here! I'm so happy I can make a collar shirt for my husband! You are amazing. Thank you! Terima kasih😘💕

[owlbefine]

This was on my list of things to try and sew. Thanks for this!

[sewnut]

Your assembly procedure is awesome. I'm excited to check out your other tutorials.