Donny Shirt Classes

Are you interested in making a shirt pattern?

The Donny Shirt by Friday Pattern Company is the perfect pattern to begin shirt making without the scariness of buttonholes or plackets.

Jenny will guide you through the trickier steps so you can leave with a completed shirt. You might even have ideas for future versions - dress hack, button hack or maybe buy the sleeve extension pack!

The session will only cover the original short sleeved pattern.

What skill level should I be?

This class is aimed at a confident beginner. This is someone who is happy using straight stitch and zig-zag on your machine. You have basic experience or understanding of dressmaking terminology, but you do not need loads to be able to do this class. If you aren’t sure, please get in contact.

Anyone with more experience is also welcome to the class.

The Pattern

The boxy shirt features a lapel collar, patch pocket and back yoke. A smart-casual which can be dressed up or down depending what you pair it with. Check out people’s Donny’s on Instagram for inspiration!

“The pattern is designed for woven fabrics. Any sort of light to medium weight woven is suitable. If you choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill or denim you will get a more structured top. If you choose a drapier fabric like a rayon challis or silk, you will get a blousier top.” Friday Pattern Co.

If you aren’t confident or sure about fabric choice, an old duvet will work brilliantly for a toile (mock-up) - my first Donny was a floral bed sheet!

Jenny will provide fabric requirements when you sign up so you can choose your own fabric to bring along for the workshop. Please wash your fabric before the first class.

Students will be provided a paper copy of the pattern and the instructions as part of the course.

Dates

There are two class times on offer to make the Donny Shirt; weekday daytime or evening.

You must be able to attend all the classes to complete the shirt.

Three x 4hour classes - daytime

• 10am - 2pm - Tuesday 10th, 17th and 24th March 2026

Five x 2.5hour classes - evening

• 6.30 -9pm - 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March 2026

NEW DATE!
Two x 6hour classes - Weekend

• 10a - 4pm - Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026.

What will I learn?

• To build confidence with sewing skills and knowledge 

• To successfully construct a yoke using the burrito method 

• To construct and insert a collar

• To make a wearable buttonless shirt! 

What do I need to bring?

• Fabric (washed), interfacing, matching thread - per pattern suggestions

• Sewing Machine and cables.

• Overlocker and cables (optional for finishing seams. Zig-Zag on your sewing machine is fine)

• Daytime classes - please bring a lunch with you

• Creative enthusiasm!

The exact fabric requirements for the patterns will be provided to attendees via email after booking. Or you can check out the details on the Friday Pattern Company.

There is an option to borrow a machine - please let Jenny know on the booking form.

What will be provided?

• Students will receive paper copies of the pattern and instructions in the first class.

• A friendly space to learn and sew

• Tea/coffee and snacks (welcome to bring your own too)

• Ironing and cutting station

• Basic sewing tools - feel free to bring your go-to favourite sewing tools.

There are limited spaces in each class, so book now to avoid disappointment.

To complete your booking, please fill in the pop up form and proceed to checkout.

Note: The strawberry gingham and black shirt examples in the photos have been lengthened by 2inches.