Wednesday 13 June 2012

Progress on 7/10 which is actually the 8th shirt

I am sorry I just can't help myself, I go upstairs with the intention of just cutting out the components for the next shirt and then I think I'll just sew the collar, then the cuffs and I sort of get carried away.

Here is a sneak preview of 7/10 which is actually the 8th shirt because I sewed 8/10 last.  I purchased the black fabric first and then saw the skull and cross bone fabric and thought this fabric would really add a quirky touch to the inside of the shirt.

Once again I used my new found "favourite" collar instructions and it went in really really well.  I would say I am 99% happy with the collar (well nobody is perfect).

I have decided not to embroider this shirt because the fabric already has quite a bit on it, and I am not sure it will show too well, and I don't want to embroider in a contrasting colour, so this one will be left plain (except for the inside).

Excuse the lighting, its late I had powered down all the other lights except for a small light with a yellow tinge.

All being well, this shirt will be finished tomorrow evening leaving me with only 2 to do.

I have lost a little weight since I last made any trousers/pants, so I also spent some time this evening adjusting my TNT trouser/pant pattern and cut myself out a black pair (to check the size and handy for work).  When I am happy with the adjustments, I want to make myself a beige pair to go with my orange, beige and navy colour theme I want to create.

Right time for bed, catch you later.............



6 comments:

  1. Very cool fabric for this shirt.

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  2. Your shirts are incredible! Did you say 10????????? Congratulations on your fellowship award - what an honor!

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    1. Yes 10 shirts, I have already made 7 of them this is No.8 which should be finished tonight. Once No. 10 is done my lovely other half buys me a Chanel handbag (classic of course).

      Cant wait.

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  3. What is your new "favourite" collar instructions? thanks!

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  4. Sorry, forgot to log in to post that last comment. I'm curious about your collar instructions. Attaching a man's collar always seems challenging to me.

    Thanks!

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    1. Hi there, this is the link to the collar method I prefer now. http://www.surefitdesigns.com/Shirt_Collars_AS.pdf.

      To be honest I I think that once you perfect the technique, then you can apply it to all collars.

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