Scout Shirt & Dress : Virtual Workshop : Starts Thursday June 18, 6-8pm for 5 weeks
Scout Shirt & Dress : Virtual Workshop
Thursdays · June 18 - July 23 · 6-8pm EST · 5 weeks, skipping July 2 · $250 / $225 for Studio members
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
The Merchant & Mills Scout is a shirt or dress with an optional tie, inspired by 1920s women’s scouting uniforms. It has a structured, intentional quality that rewards careful construction - the kind of garment where the small details show. Make it as a neat shirt or extend it to a dress with in-seam pockets. The optional tie is cut on the bias and adds another layer of technique. This five-session Zoom sewing workshop focuses on shirt construction: collar and collar stand, placket, shirt-style cuffs, and the button band - the skills that define a well-made shirt.
WHAT YOU’LL MAKE
A Scout shirt or dress in your choice of fabric - linen, lightweight denim, cotton chambray, poplin, or a linen/cotton blend - with or without the optional tie.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Reading and working from a garment pattern
- Collar and collar stand construction and attachment
- Shirt placket: construction, folding, and finishing
- Shirt-style cuffs and sleeve placket
- Choosing between the shirt and dress version, and in-seam pocket construction (dress)
- Bias cutting for the optional tie
- Buttonholes: presser feet, testing, and sewing them cleanly from start to finish
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- 10 hours of live online sewing instruction across 5 Thursday evening sessions
- Multi-camera demos - top-down, machine-level, and table view, so you see exactly what’s happening at every step
- Video replay access to every session, with detailed written notes for each one
- A dedicated online workshop space for sharing progress, asking questions, and connecting with fellow students
- Lifetime access to all Scout replays, notes, and resources
A NOTE ON FIT
We’ll cover fit and sizing in the first session. Due to the nature of Zoom workshops, complex fitting is beyond what we can cover thoroughly, but you’ll leave the first session knowing your size and what simple adjustments to make before you cut.
PATTERN REQUIREMENT
Students will need to own or purchase a copy of the Merchant & Mills Scout pattern. It’s available from the workroom as:
- Paper copy (while in stock)
- PDF download
- PDF + A0 print bundle
Studio members save $25 - every workshop, every time.
Members also get free access to our Community Sew Alongs and Bi-Monthly Challenge Series, early access to preorders and sales, and an online community to sew and share with year-round.
Build your sewing skills from the ground up.
Our Sewing Machine Essentials and Serger Essentials Clubs are the perfect starting point for any sewist. These friendly, supportive spaces give you the skills and confidence to use your machines with ease and they’re just the beginning. As part of our growing series of virtual workshops, you’ll have more ways than ever to learn, connect, and make something wonderful.
