Sewing: 70s shirt completed

[blythely]

I am SO happy with this shirt. I had lots of fun making it, yes even with easing unforgiving cotton into the armscye. The collar is just *chef's kiss* in proportions and I happily found some lovely brass buttons to give it that "western" look. Even when I had to resort to tailoring topstitching to finish off the sleeve seams for no raw edges, it made me happy to know this shirt had been a labour of love.

And it looks great on me - can't remember the last time a shirt fit me in the sleeves AND the shoulder AND wasn't too fitted or too loose.



Next project is a summer dress for the missus. A viscose/cotton blend print with lots of gathering and I'm going to improvise a lining, continuing my theme of "no I shan't follow the instructions, you can't make me".

Would love to make this shirt in denim or flannel with a contrasting topstitch and yoke, but I'd want it in black and grey and I am tired of sewing dark colours for now.

Tailoring course continues too. Dart-making and shaping on the waistcoat last week and I think this week we start the pockets.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Wow! This is gorgeous!

[misbegotten]

Gorgeous! I love the fabric and the cut.

[blythely]

Thank you! I think it's my favourite thing I have made so far.

[blythely]

The fabric was so stunning, even on the roll, that I just picked it up in the shop and laid it on the counter without even questioning cost or what I might make from it. I just knew I must have it!

Amazing pattern, a vintage Vogue reissue (V1966 if you want the number), relatively straightforward to sew. And it came with trousers - I might try those for the full 70s vibe!

[misbegotten]

Oh wow, you could go full 70s! Or it would look stunning with a nice pair of black pants. Versatile!

[lazulus]

Lovely fabric and a great pattern and I bet you look dead smart in it! I honestly think that being able to sew a well fitted shirt is something splendid. 👌

[marginaliana]

This is fantastic!

[blythely]

I wore it yday with my trousers I remodelled and got such great remarks from ppl on the tailoring course about the fit of both! You know you're a nerd when compliments on construction from other makers make you happier than "you look nice". But yes, I DO look smart in it :D I will take that as well. Missus says it makes my cheekbones look good, which as a roundface who struggles to locate said features, I dunno how that works but it is now my fave.

[blythely]

Thank you. It's in the laundry basket quivering nervously about being washed now, lol.

[wyomingnot]

That is a damn fine shirt. I seriously dig the fabric!