Monday 3 November 2008

Shirtmaking - the real attempt


I finished a shirt for my husband today. I spent nearly all week making samples, and from Saturday evening to late today making this, so it feels like a major achievement. I have mixed feelings about it.
I liked trying all the details from the David Page Coffin book, but I need a lot more practice at a number of techniques, including rolled hems, edgestitching, free machine embroidery! It is a book to improve sewing skills. I agree with Claudine, who left a comment (I'm paraphrasing)that making a man's shirt is a bit like quilting - I seemed to use my omnigrid and the edging foot an awful lot!


I am happy that this looks just as good as a RTW sports shirt. It took about 12 hours after the toile to make it this way. I think a trip to Myer would be quicker and less expensive - but then my husband would not be quite so pleased with me! Hopefully the next shirt will be much quicker.
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7 comments:

Claudine said...

Great shirt! I love the print on the inside of the neckband.

Claire S. said...

It looks wonderful ! The print on the inside neck is a great detail. I'm hoping my 2nd attempt looks as good as this.

wendy said...

From here it looks really professional. :-) And I really like the contrast neckband as well!

JB said...

Very nice. I really like the K detail at the front shirttail.

Vicki said...

Great job on the shirt. He must be very happy!

Ruth said...

You did such a nice job on your husband's shirt. It looks wonderful!

I made a shirt for my husband once upon a time, soon after we were first married. I didn't enjoy the process and have never made him another. :)

cidell said...

Gorgeous. I'm about to start a new shirt. But, am still too scared to use his techniques I, applaud you!