My first Indy Shirt

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My first Indy Shirt

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A few weeks ago I made my first Indy shirt. It came out a bit rough, but I was satisfied with my first try.

I am already working on an upgraded model, but I will make a new post about that when it's finished.

Here are some pics:

With Raiders jacket and hat:

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Shirt front:

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Shirt back:

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"Action shot":

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Thanks for looking! :TOH:

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Re: My first Indy Shirt

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very good work. I'm liking your jacket,its got a nice drape to it-is it a wested ?
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Came out great.

Did you make the entire thing from scratch or did you modify an existing shirt?


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donovan wrote:very good work. I'm liking your jacket,its got a nice drape to it-is it a wested ?
Thank you! The jacket is a wested raiders in shrunken lamb. Very light and comfortable! :TOH:
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Indiana Jeff wrote:Came out great.

Did you make the entire thing from scratch or did you modify an existing shirt?


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Thanks! I made it entirely from scratch. I took the rough pattern from an old shirt. Took it apart, traced it on cardboard and I used the stencils. I had to figure out the strips, pockets and shoulder flaps, though.

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This coming from a fellow who feels extremely proud when he sews on a button (me), I'm VERY impressed! :shock: :clap:

HIGH regard! Michaelson :M:
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Michaelson wrote:This coming from a fellow who feels extremely proud when he sews on a button (me), I'm VERY impressed! :shock: :clap:

HIGH regard! Michaelson :M:
Thank you very much, Michaelson! It was my first 'big' sewing project. I usually do leather stuff. :-k

And sewing a button is not an easy matter. It was my least favourite task, until I learned how to do it with a sewing machine.

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Nice work!
I’ve asked my wife about making shirts and she dives for cover!
(And she’s made a lot of her own clothes...)


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This is very impressive! :clap:
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Thanks guys, I am glad you like it! :notworthy:

@Dalexs: there are some parts of the shirt that are a doozie! The collar, cuffs and the sleeve seams... ](*,)
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Nice work! I wouldn't have a clue where to start when it comes to making a shirt from scratch.

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Dangerfreak wrote:Nice work! I wouldn't have a clue where to start when it comes to making a shirt from scratch.

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Thank you! Well, I started with a lot of research to see how a shirt is put together and what would be the correct steps of assembly. After that... I copied an old shirt pattern and went very slowly cutting up the panels and putting everything together. :TOH:
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Well, I guess if you really want to do something, you've just gotta find how yourself. That's a good attitude to have. Good luck with further creations.

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Yep, I had to learn how to do a lot of stuff lately. It's always a long journey, but very satisfying in the end.
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Impressive, i can barely fold a napkin... :TOH:
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IndianaJustin wrote:Impressive, i can barely fold a napkin... :TOH:
Thanks! I've had a lot of practice ever since I was a kid. I used to make all kinds of stuff I couldn't buy, more or less succesfully... :rolling:
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