Sewing a pattern that you know fits really well is extremely enjoyable and satisfying. I needed to do some of that sewing last week so I made Chris two new shirts. I used McCalls 6044 and previously shared the changes I made to the pattern.
I did have an exciting new tool for these shirts - a flat felling foot, it makes flat felling so much quicker and neater.
This is the last of the shirting fabric I bought in New York last year. I do regret not buying more, it is beautiful to sew and Chris likes to wear it.
I bought the green stripe in Bali a couple of years ago. It is quite slippery compared to the other fabric, but it sewed up nicely. I left off the pocket because I knew I couldn't get it to match properly when sewing it on and it would have driven me crazy.
Hi Kate. The shirts look good. It's great when our men can wear something we make - I made my husband a shirt for Christmas last year and he wears it happily. I traced the pattern from a shirt I knew he already liked so success was more likely. Have you tried making shorts for Chris? I used a Kwiksew pattern last year and they worked great!
ReplyDeleteLucky mister to have a sewing mrs. Really great fabrics and those polka dots are awesome.
ReplyDeleteas always, I'm so impressed with your garment making. these are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteKate, they look fantastic :)
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