I used a stretch shirting from Gorgeous Fabrics, so it's extra comfy. I did a quick muslin to check fit, and ended up cutting a M, then taking it in a bit around the waist and hips since he likes a slim cut. The fit isn't perfect (and neither is the construction), but it's pretty good for a first effort.
I made a few improvements over the original pattern inspired by Lisa at Notes From a Mad Housewife: I changed the sleeves to be one piece instead of two, and added a sleeve placket. I drafted a straight yoke and used the burrito method to attach it. I also flat-felled the seams, which is certainly against my naturally lazy nature. Must be true love if I'm willing to flat-fell seams!
The only problem with this shirt? Now he wants more...
QUICK FACTS
Pattern: McCall's 6044
Fabric: Stretch shirting from Gorgeous Fabrics
Modifications: Added sleeve placket, straight yoke with burrito method, one-piece sleeve.
Haha its a good thing he wants more, means he loves it! :)
ReplyDeleteGood work.. my hubby keeps bugging me, but I'm selfish and keep making my own things hehe oops
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it looks good to me! I'm also going to make my boyfriend a shirt, hopefully it turns out well and isn't too hard...
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Very professional looking. I kind of wish my husband could appreciate a nice button down shirt, he only wears plain American Apparel t-shirts. Yes, flat felled seams really do mean love! Haha
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! No wonder he wants more! Is there only a little bit of stretch - there isn't zigzag stitching, right? I didn't realize you could sew stretch with this kinda of pattern - I love love love the way it turned out. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThis is baller. Just like you. I love this, it's really awesome and the fit is fantastic.
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It's awesome!! Good job :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fab! I'm not surprised he loves it! You did a great job on the sleeve plackets.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to add this to my list too... my fella is so supportive of my hobby, and treats me with sewing surprises, so it's time I treated him right back!
It looks great! Love the black and white plaid. This pattern is pretty easy to sew quickly once you've done one, so if he asks for another, it won't be as hard the second time around (and you'll look like a hero!)
ReplyDeleteoooh i love it! this turned out great. and yeah, as soon as they get one shirt suddenly they need a whole custom wardrobe... even the men realize it's hard to go back to rtw choices!
ReplyDeleteThis is all kinds of radness! Love the bias cut placket- it really rocks the print. Great work :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I wish I had seen it this morning before I did my Sewing Menswear roundup post today! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Great job!
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