The polo shirt is an iconic element of the casual and sports wardrobe, requiring jeweler's precision when processing the central placket and sewing in the finished knitted collar. The slightest asymmetry in the corners of the placket or the distortion of pique jersey (Lacoste) instantly spoils the premium look of the product. In this detailed video tutorial, we demonstrate step by step the factory technology of sewing a polo.
Contents of a master class on sewing a polo
- 1. Cutting and duplicating the strip with thin knitted doubler
- 2. Sewing the left and right strips to the shelf and cutting the corner into a “house”
- 3. Sewing a knitted collar and covering the seam allowance with keeper tape
- 4. Sewing sleeves with cuffs and processing side cuts with differences in length
- Expert advice: how to make the perfect corner at the base of the plank
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Preparing the shelf and planks
The strips are doubled with elastic interlining and ironed in half. On the shelf, precise markings of the center and stitching lines are applied with a strip width of 3.0 cm.
2. Finishing of the neck
The inner seam of the collar is covered with a cotton keeper tape 10–12 mm wide, which eliminates chafing of the neck and protects the knitwear from stretching.
3. Side slots
The lower slits in the side seams are finished with piping or facings, creating a signature sporty silhouette with an elongated back.
Advice to the master
Before cutting the triangle at the base of the placket, make a point tack with a stitch length of 1.2 mm so that the pique jersey does not creep in arrows. And you can download verified patterns for men's and women's polo shirts in the catalog ready-made patterns.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Which knitwear is best to use for a classic polo?
100% pique cotton with a density of 180–220 g/m² with a honeycomb weave structure is ideal.
How to sew buttons on a placket?
Buttons are used for 4 punctures with a diameter of 11–12 mm, sewn on a stem or with a cross stitch.
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