The front button plackets,cuffs, collar and collar stay are all backed with a contrast fabric. But the best fun of all was matching the peacocks on the front across the plackets. The pocket was easy, but the fronts don't match in the middle because of the added plackets, and so positioning them on the fabric to all line up...well the whole process of cutting it out took five yards of fabric and five hours.
I now have a bunch of this fabric left over. I do love it and a use will surely reveal itself some time!
Two down, two to go. I think I may try another 70's pattern. I love these slim fitting, big collar shirts!
Wow, that's so impressive. And awesome that he loves it so much! :D
ReplyDeleteOh yes. And of course he chooses or at least vetoes all fabrics - no wa am I putting that much work into a garment that isn't worn! :)
DeleteWow what a labour of love and it turned out beautifully. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily!
DeleteThat is fantastic! Hope to see it in person soon :)
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome !! I love the fit, and the fabric with how you've matched it is wonderful....suits the shirt and model perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does, he is a bit of a peacock himself when given half the chance :)
DeleteIf my fiance would wear more exciting clothes, I'd be more inclined to sew for him... I love this shirt so much!
ReplyDeleteGood point! David I know has always had a yen for flamboyant clothes but I couldn't get him into anything like this. It's only been since we bought the business. He'd NEVER wear one to his other office job, that's suit and tie boring stuff!
Deleteah i love it! he looks great!
ReplyDeleteWould Bert wear one like it?
Deletehmm... he'd definitely like the fit, but am not sure how much of a pattern guy he is.x
DeleteOh thats is the COOLEST shirt ever.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you!
DeleteDear Mrs. C.,
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun to wear! Makes a person happy looking at it.
Very best,
Natalie
such a pretty shirt.
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ReplyDeleteI am in total awe. Your skills are incredible Mrs C. I wont be showing Mr O this shirt in a hurry though. in case he gets ideas above my station!!! What a very lucky fella you have x
ReplyDeleteWell I do confess, Janene, that while I enjoyed the challenge somewhat, the next three makes I have planned for him won't be matched to the same degree, and to make darned sure, I've only bought 3 yard lengths. ..yes, I am so enamoured of fabrics only suitable for men's shirts (on my planet anyway) I have three more in his queue. They are utter divas though!!!
DeleteGreat to have someone who appreciates your skill.
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