It came out ok-ish, but the collar wasn't great and the shirt was too tight in some places and too large in others. I had taken apart an old shirt that was too small and tried to modify the pattern myself.
For the new run I decided to buy a new cheap shirt, in my size, and make my pattern from that. I also found some more appropriate fabrics and buttons and I made five new shirts. They came out much better than my first one.
I also bought a serger (overlocker) so I could nicely finish the inside edges.
Wow that is most impressive sir! I applaud your first attempt, but you certainly can see the improvement, especially in material choice. Outstanding work!
Howard Weinstein wrote:Wow! That's incredibly ambitious
Had you ever attempted something as complex as a shirt before?
Thank you, Howard! I had made a few purses, belts, and holsters, but I think a shirt is on a new level of 'complicated'. I started being 50% sure I would fail. But I took it very slow and learned some tips and tricks with each shirt.
Howard Weinstein wrote:Wow! That's incredibly ambitious
Had you ever attempted something as complex as a shirt before?
Thank you, Howard! I had made a few purses, belts, and holsters, but I think a shirt is on a new level of 'complicated'. I started being 50% sure I would fail. But I took it very slow and learned some tips and tricks with each shirt.
