Readers, I'm postponing the photo shoot for Victorian shirt #2 until next week. I desperately need a haircut which can't happen until the 27th. I know the post is really about the shirt, but looking the way I do, I'll want to crop my head out of every shot. Please bear with me. In the [...]
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In addition to a lot of crazy construction, the collar for this shirt is completely opposite of everything I thought I knew about them. I pulled out David Coffin's The Shirtmaking Workbook just to make sure I'm not totally off base. Yes, everything IS backwards. Armed with his book I redrafted the collar (picture 2 on the bottom). Big difference.
The upper collar is now cut on the fold, eliminating the seam at the back which looked horrible. The undercollar is cut on the bias which helps this style of collar conform to the neck better. The neck edge is curved to give the collar more "spring". All time and effort well spent. #mainelydad ,#menwhosew ,#imakemyownclothes , #mccalls3559 , #theshirtmakingworkbook , #davidpagecoffin , #vintagepatterns ,#vintagesewing,#shirtmaking
Today I made a muslin for this bad boy. Mccall's 3559 from 1955. Some of the most arcane techniques I've ever encountered! I need to totally rethink the construction of this shirt. There are so many details that I love. But they can be completely overshadowed by poor workmanship. This one's really gonna be a challenge. #mainelydad , #menwhosew , #imakemyownclothes , #shirtmaking ,#mccalls3559, #thebigtabsareout
Happy anniversary @sewover50 from this WAY OVER 50 sewist. The community you've fostered never ceases to amaze me. So many sewist who inspire me daily. It's 5:00 somewhere, so I raise my mojito to you! (Wearing my "sunburn shirt" which I've yet to post. Amazing cotton lawn from @gorgeousfabrics !)#mainelydad , #menwhosew , #imakemyownclothes , #so50menswear , #mojitomadness , #sewover50 , #bonushomerphoto. #gorgeousfabrics , #sunburnshirt
I dubbed them "Blanca and the Brits". Not a punk rock band, but the BEST MPB day sewing gang imaginable! Thank you @blakandblanca , @sewandrew and "Mr. A" for allowing me to drag you all over the garment district. Talk about unforgettable days. ❤️❤️❤️#Mainelydad, #menwhosew, #mpbday, #sewandrew, #blakandblanca,
MPB day bound! #mpbday , #mainelydad , #waytooearly
Prepping for MPB day. I know from experience that the whole day goes by in a flash, so I try to be somewhat organized. I don't get to NYC often, and it can be overwhelming. Staying focused can be a challenge. So I arm myself with swatches and a shopping list. Not very spontaneous, I know. But I hate getting back home, only to find I never picked up the things I really need.#mainelydad , #menwhosew , #MPBday, #shopthegarmentdistrict
