A guided sewing project
Beginner-friendly apparel
Boxy Shirt
Learn how a sewing pattern becomes something you can wear while making a loose, modern shirt with playful color-blocked details. You’ll build practical garment-sewing skills you can use again.
Basic sewing-machine familiarity is recommended. After booking, you’ll receive guidance on choosing your size, fabric and supplies.
Learn by making
Learn the process, not just the pattern.
You’ll work through each stage yourself with patient, one-on-one guidance—from understanding the pattern to constructing and finishing your shirt.
- 01
Read and prepare a pattern
Choose your size, understand the pattern markings and prepare the pieces for accurate cutting.
- 02
Build the color-blocked design
Cut and join multiple fabric sections so the seams and design lines align cleanly.
- 03
Construct and finish a shirt
Follow the garment’s construction order and learn the details that create a neat, wearable finish.
What's Included
What to Expect
From fabric to a shirt you’ll actually wear.
Choose your size and colors.
Hilary will help confirm your size and prepare the fabric, pattern and supplies for your lessons.
Build your shirt in two stages.
Learn pattern layout, accurate cutting and approachable garment construction with guidance at every step.
Leave with a finished shirt.
Take home a wearable project and a clearer understanding of how garments come together.
You're in Good Hands
Patient garment-sewing guidance from a fashion designer.
Hi, I’m Hilary. I learned to sew from my grandmother, studied fashion design and have spent much of my life making things with fabric. Heyday is my way of sharing that love through relaxed, one-on-one lessons in my San Diego home studio.
Meet Hilary →Ready to Make Your Project?
Make your boxy shirt.
Two private 2-hour lessons · Materials included · $320
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READY TO MAKE YOUR PROJECT?
Make your boxy shirt.
Two private 2-hour lessons • Project materials included • $320