Tuesday 12 June 2012

8/10 Completed

I am pleased to present shirt No.8/10.  Those of you who are good at numbers will know that 7/10 hasn't been presented yet.  Even I got excited when I was sewing this shirt thinking ohhhhhh I only have two to go.  Basically I had embroidered the yoke for two shirts and picked up No.8 before No. 7 lol,  never mind, won't put my posh frock on to go to the shop just yet.  This shirt leaves 3 shirts to complete.

I really like this shirt.  First the design - yes they are apples, and as my D Mike is a huge MAC fan, how does the saying go, I saw this and thought of you.

I used the new collar technique, which I blogged about here.  I think this method is now a keeper for me as I believe it gives a much better result.

A subtle difference for this shirt, is the front band which has been made using the black contrasting fabric.  I have seen this used for other shirts and like the idea.  When the shirt is buttoned you don't really see it, its just the glimpse of black when buttoned, but more so when unbuttoned for a more casual look.

All topstitching has been sewn with black thread, buttons are recycled from one of Mike's old shirts.


Catch you later...........

7 comments:

  1. These shirts are stunning. I love this fabric.

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    1. Thanks Evie - watch out for No. 7 I have some really cool contrasting fabric - I am just hoping I have enough of the black left for the main parts of the shirt.

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  2. Great shirt and I can hardly wait to see the next one.

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  3. Very nice! Love the fabric and the contrast.

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  4. Now that one was totally unexpected!

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    1. well it would be boring just to do all stripes - wait till you see the next one - skull and crossbones ha ha

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