My first Indy Shirt

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:59 am

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:

Shirt front:

Shirt back:

"Action shot":

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,
Bear

donovan · Post by **donovan** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:46 pm

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

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:10 pm

Came out great.

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

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:56 pm

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!

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:00 pm

Indiana Jeff wrote:Came out great.

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

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

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.

Cheers,
Bear

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:40 pm

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

HIGH regard! Michaelson

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:19 pm

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

HIGH regard! Michaelson

Thank you very much, Michaelson! It was my first 'big' sewing project. I usually do leather stuff.

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.

Cheers,
Bear

Post by **Dalexs** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:23 pm

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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Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:59 pm

This is very impressive!

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:38 am

Thanks guys, I am glad you like it!

@Dalexs: there are some parts of the shirt that are a doozie! The collar, cuffs and the sleeve seams...

Dangerfreak · Post by **Dangerfreak** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:07 am

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

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bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:29 am

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.

Dangerfreak · Post by **Dangerfreak** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:56 pm

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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bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:55 am

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.

IndianaJustin · Post by **IndianaJustin** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:36 pm

Impressive, i can barely fold a napkin...

bearbeast · Post by **bearbeast** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:08 am

IndianaJustin wrote:Impressive, i can barely fold a napkin...

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...

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